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30 suffer minor injuries when bus overturns in Raleigh

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Raleigh police say 30 people suffered minor injuries when a speeding Greyhound bus overturned on an exit ramp from Interstate 440 early this morning. Full story...
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Chamber: don't use convention center for political platform

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The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce thinks Harper Peterson is giving the future convention center a bum rap. The chamber says the convention center will bring jobs and economic prosperity to the City. Full story...
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Red light fees could go up

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If you run a red light in Wilmington it could soon cost you even more. Right now the fine is $50 for running a light at a safelight intersection. But a recent court ruling takes most of that revenue away from the City and gives it to local schools. Full story...
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Easley signs $21 billion budget

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Governor Mike Easley has signed a nearly $21 billion state budget. Easley says lawmakers showed courage in boosting education spending and relieving counties' Medicaid burden. Full story...
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Edwards criticizes U.S. arms sales to Arab nations

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John Edwards says the Bush administration's plan to sell $20 billion worth of weapons to friendly Arab states amounts to a foreign policy of convenience. Full story...
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Black fined $1 million, 10 months in prison on corruption charges

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Former state House Speaker Jim Black has five months to pay a $1 million fine on state political corruption charges. Full story...
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Water restrictions remain in place

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Despite recent thundershowers, New Hanover County's Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert remains in effect. Customers should remember always to conserve water as a matter of practice. This notice affects all New Hanover County Water and Sewer District Water Customers in the area bordered by the following. Full story...
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Attempted murder suspect under house arrest in Landfall

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videoAn attempted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities after five weeks in hiding. But he's no longer in the custody of sheriff's deputies. Mark Ackerman is actually under electronic house arrest at his parents' home in the gated community of Landfall. Ackerman is charged with attempted first-degree murder. Full story...
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Dog fighting is local problem

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videoVirginia isn't the only area where dog fighting occurs. Local animal control officers say it is a problem in our area. Animal Control Services Manager Jean McNeil said, "We have fighting that does go on inside our county." Full story...
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City Council candidates teaming up

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Harper Peterson is collaborating with a former mayoral candidate Jeff Kohl and Kevin Delahunty, running for political office for the first time. The three are hoping to create a majority on the City Council. Full story...
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WPD looking for shooting suspect

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Wilmington Police are looking for a shooting suspect. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of 30th Street. Tyrone Tyson of Wilmington was shot in the thigh by a man who claimed Tyson took his money. Full story...
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Illegal aliens arrested on cocaine trafficking charges

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Pender County deputies have busted two illegal aliens on cocaine trafficking charges. Alejandro Hernandez-Garcia and Luis Escobido Gonzales face a litany of felony counts. Full story...
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Black says he gave former colleague money

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Former House Speaker Jim Black say he gave $10,000 in cash to a former lawmaker who enabled Black to remain as co-speaker. Full story...
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Illegal immigrant faces charges in three rapes in Charlotte

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Authorities in Charlotte have charged an illegal immigrant who was about to be deported with raping three women. Full story...
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Lejeune unit leaving for Middle East

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About 2,200 Marines and sailors began shipping out Tuesday from Camp Lejeune for a six-month deployment to the Middle East. Full story...
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