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N.C. tops list of clean American beaches

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North Carolina tops the list of states with the cleanest beaches in America. The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources samples the water quality at every beach in the country on a regular basis between April and October. Full story...
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Oppressive heat hits hard

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videoOur top story is the oppressive heat. Many are staying cool with air conditioning, but some don't have that luxury. On these hot summer days there aren't many places for the homeless to go. The Good Shepherd Ministries in downtown Wilmington says it's the only homeless shelter in the county that stays open during the day. Full story...
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Southport Police offering reward for arson information

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The Southport Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward, for information in a string of arsons. Full story...
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New clinical trials using electricity to zap cancer

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New clinical trials at 12 major hospitals around the country are using electricity to zap cancer cells. One study participant who a year ago was given only six months to live. Full story...
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More Pender County parents to get Computer Cop software

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More Pender County parents will soon get computer software that can help protect their kids from online predators. Full story...
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Robeson residents evacuated as crews fight woods fire

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Robeson County officials evacuated as many as 40 homes as a wildfire that had been controlled sprang to life and burned 100 to 200 acres of woods. Full story...
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Temperature records falling across North Carolina

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Temperature records are falling around the state in the summer heat wave and forecasters predict more scorching weather today. Full story...
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New Hanover County District Court Judge to be replaced

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Effective Thursday Judge John Carroll will be replaced by Judge J.H. Corpening. The news came as a shock to Carroll, who says he's proud of his accomplishments as chief judge over the past six years. Full story...
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Shallotte family leaves mark on town

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videoThis week we've been taking an inside look at Shallotte, a Brunswick County town. The Milliken family is one family that has been in Shallotte since the town was established. Full story...
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CFCC students make bio-fuel

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If you're tired of paying at the pump, Cape Fear Community College may have come up with a way to cut some of the costs and help the environment at the same time. Made right in the college's labs by faculty and students, the bio-fuel burns cleaner than diesel. Full story...
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Five simple health measures could save lives

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The American health care system is often criticized for placing too much emphasis on disease treatment and less effort on disease prevention. But preventing disease can have a big payoff, according to a new study. Full story...
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Pender County processes 1,000 traffic violations in one hour

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videoPender County court administrators had a record-breaking day Wednesday. It took prosecutors just one hour to handle more than 1,000 minor traffic violation cases. Many of the cases involved infractions like speeding, driving without a license or not having a registration. Full story...
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Cape Fear Hospital celebrates 50th anniversary

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Half a century ago Cape Fear Memorial Hospital opened its doors to provide health care to residents in our area. Since then, it has grown to become one of the top orthopedic hospitals in the country. Full story...
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Woman accused of shooting boyfriend appears in court

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The New Hanover County woman accused of killing her boyfriend had her first day in court Wednesday. Full story...
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Man sentenced six months probation in "mile high" case

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Remember the "mile high" case? Sentencing happened Wednesday. In May Carl Persing was found guilty of interfering with a flight attendant by intimidation. Full story...
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