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Pender Co. wildfire cost state $3 million so far

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Pender is not the only county dealing with wildfires. Today in Brunswick County there were five wildfires totaling about 100 acres. All have been contained. Full story...
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Softball players say extreme heat is 'just part of the game'

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video Though the weather has cooled off a bit from Wednesday evening's thunderstorms, it was preceded by record temperatures in the triple digits. The Dixie Youth Softball Tournament started this Saturday in Wilmington. Players keeping active in this horrible heat say its just part of the game. Full story...
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Strong storms cause power outages across the region

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Quick developing storms caused power outages across the Cape Fear, causing Wilmington International Airport to use emergency backup generators. Full story...
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STORMTRACK 3: Exessive heat helped to produce strong storms Wednesday

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Record heat destabilized the atmosphere, allowing strong storms to develop. Full story...
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Live Oak fire update

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NC Forest Service uses heavy equipment to fight wildfire in Bladen County. Full story...
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STORMTRACK 3: Dangerous heat expected today

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Heat Advisories are in effect across the entire area as temperatures rocket to near 100 degrees today. High humidity will add insult to injury, making it feel between 105-110 at times. Full story...
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Crews battling wildfires burned out after weeks on duty

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video Fighting along a fire line for weeks at a time is a challenging task. Many of the crews battling a wildfire in Pender County have been at it for more than a month straight. Full story...
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Pender fires slow; smoke still a problem

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The Pender County wildfires have slowed down slightly, but are not done burning yet. Full story...
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Bladen County fire jumps barrier, threatens homes

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A wildfire in Bladen County has broken through containment lines, forcing the evacuation of 10 homes. Full story...
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Smoke, fog to stick around till afternoon

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A dense smoke advisory is in effect for our area until 11 a.m. The smoke from the Juniper Road Fire burning in the Holly Shelter Game Land has combined with fog to reduce visibility significantly. Full story...
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As smoke moves south, crews make progress on Pender fire

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video Waking up this morning you may have smelled or seen smoke where you live. As winds in the Cape Fear region shifted, smoke from the Pender County fires is pushing southward affecting residents down the coast and across the state line. Full story...
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Gastonia weather alerts nixed after complaints

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Gastonia has stopped telephoning residents with weather alerts after dozens of citizens complained about the unrequested phone calls. Full story...
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Severe weather causes commotion for drivers; no relief for wildfires

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video Severe weather rolled into the region early Wednesday afternoon, flooding streets and cars across the Cape Fear. Although the area has been in a serious drought over the last couple of months, the instantaneous rush of water caused by the heavy rain overwhelmed the area. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Chance for "super-fog" tonight in Pender County

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Today's storms coupled with the smoke from the wildfires in Pender County will most likely combine to create a "super-fog" tonight according to forecasters. Super-fog is a combination of smoke and water vapor that produces zero visibility over roadways. Full story...
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STORMTRACK 3: First tropical system forms, no threat to southeastern NC

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Tropical Storm Arlene has become the first system of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The system is forecast to intensify slightly as it heads toward Mexico this weekend. Full story...
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