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E-mails detail citizen's attempt to broker peace between Berger, commission

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videoJust when you thought there was nothing more to learn about the battle between Brian Berger and the New Hanover County Commission, there is. Full story...
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Seahawk Nation ready to move forward after teams saved from chopping block

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video"I'm announcing today that we will continue all 19 of our sports programs," Chancellor Gary Miller announced to a crowded room at UNCW's Burney Center this morning. And with those words it was a huge sigh of relief for the sports teams at UNCW that were on the chopping block, but are not any more. Full story...
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Smithfield agrees to sale to Chinese firm

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video Bladen County is the home to the world's largest slaughter house. Soon it could be owned by a foreign company. Full story...
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More than 1,000 rare Venus Flytraps stolen from Wilmington park

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videoIt's not your typical theft, but the victims are not so typical either. The Venus Flytrap, a plant native to our area, is under attack by poachers who have targeted Wilmington's Alderman Park. Full story...
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With teams safe from cuts, ball in boosters' court

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video It came as a shock to some and a relief to others. UNC Wilmington Chancellor Gary Miller announced this morning he would not cut teams from the school athletic department. Miller's announcement got a standing ovation from seahawk athletes, but that announcement was also a call to action to the university and the community. Full story...
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Intermittent lane closures on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge begin Sunday

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videoDrivers can expect some lane closures overnight on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge starting Sunday. Full story...
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NC Senate debates undercover investigations bill

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The Humane Society says a North Carolina bill is designed to stop activists and journalists from exposing abuses and violations among food producers. Full story...
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Jacksonville woman needs help paying for K9's surgery

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videoIt's not only law enforcement officers who help keep you safe, it's also their K9s. And, after those dogs retire, sometimes they need your help. Full story...
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Treatment to fight hydrilla in Lake Waccamaw set to start

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videoTreatment will start next month to fight what the state calls a significant hydrilla infestation at Lake Waccamaw State Park, according to the NC Division of Parks and Recreation. Full story...
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UNCW will not cut any teams; Chancellor says more support needed

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UNCW will not cut any sports teams, despite the recommendation of a committee report commissioned by Chancellor Gary Miller. Full story...
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Thieves steal cases of beer from Walmart

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Police are looking for two men who they say stole several cases of beer from the Walmart on Sigmon Road in Wilmington early Thursday morning. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Injured six-foot long alligator removed from MLK Parkway

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videoNew Hanover County Dispatch has confirmed that a six-foot long alligator was safely removed near Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Wednesday evening. Full story...
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StarNews: Former commissioner Berger wanted $60,000 to resign

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Everyone has a price and, after some cajoling, former New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger came up with his: somewhere around $60,000. Full story...
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NC Democrats hire new executive director

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A former administrator at the Vermont Democratic Party is the new executive director of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Full story...
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NC group home residents rally at legislature

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Residents in adult group homes and their advocates say North Carolina legislators need to find a solution to ensure residents can keep receiving Medicaid coverage and ultimately remain in their homes. Full story...
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