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Reservists at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are preparing to deploy for Iraq for a tour that's expected to last six months. Full story...

New legislation approved in the General Assembly today makes it tougher for landfills to be built in North Carolina. Full story...

Here in North Carolina there are more than 13,000 bridges. The bridge over Route 133 was built in 1934. It's one of 15 bridges in New Hanover County that is considered structurally deficient because of its age and because it's deteriorating. Full story...

Lawmakers in Raleigh are officially acknowledging and apologizing for the 1898 Wilmington Race Riots. But the move stops short of compensating the families of victims. Full story...

A new study by researchers at the University of Alabama has an important new warning that could save your life. The details, published in the journal "Stroke" reveals that as many as 10 million Americans may have suffered a small stroke without even knowing about it. Full story...

The search goes on in Minneapolis Thursday for victims and for answers. Divers search the waters of the Mississippi for those who were trapped when the 35W bridge collapsed underneath them Wednesday night. Overturned, stacked and scattered -- dozens of vehicles remain just as they were following Wednesday's collapse. Full story...

Todd Turner is a first-time Wilmington City Council candidate. A native of southeastern North Carolina who grew up in Wilmington, Turner is a proponent of planning in advance as Wilmington's population continues to expand. Full story...

For many students the first day of classes is just around the corner. That means it's time to pick up "back to school" supplies. This weekend is a good time to stock up, as most of what you will likely need is tax free. Full story...

A mother who may have been trying to protect her son in a local murder case, may end up serving more than four years in jail. Police arrested the mother of murder suspect Larry Thompson Wednesday night and charged her with accessory to murder. Investigators say Debra Thompson refused to tell police where her son was. They say she also withheld evidence from detectives. Full story...

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards is criticizing Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton for taking money from News Corp. officials. Full story...

North Carolina's transportation secretary says today that he wants a report on any substandard bridges in the state. Full story...

The families of the missing are worried in Minneapolis after the Interstate bridge collapse, but some families in North Carolina are recalling a bridge collapse 32 years ago. Full story...

Hampstead voters will finally get the chance to decide for themselves whether to incorporate. Wednesday state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill which allows for a referendum in the Pender County community. Full story...

Your child could have one of the million toys Fisher-Price is recalling because of lead in the paint. The 83 types of toys include the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters. Full story...

A local mother of two autistic boys has turned the challenges of her situation into a blessing for many other families. She was able to single-handedly start a summer school for autistic children. Full story...