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Deadline looming for state budget approval

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The deadline is looming for state lawmakers to approve a final budget for next year. The $20 billion State budget proposal could bring about several changes. The temporary quarter cent sales tax increase will likely become permanent. Full story...
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New Hanover County gets four new fire trucks

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There are four new fire engines in New Hanover County. Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department is kicking their 1965 model engine 13 to the curb. It's replacement is a 2007 Pierce Dash fire truck. Full story...
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Affordable Brunswick County housing discussed at community meeting

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Many people who work to protect and serve Brunswick County cannot afford to live there. That's according to a study done by the Association of Community Development Corporations. Friday the ACDC met with locals to see what can be done. Full story...
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Monkey Junction business owners criticize DOT

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Drivers now cannot make a left into the shopping center because of a new center median. The median is designed to allow for extra traffic flow that will be generated by the new Home Depot, opening soon. Full story...
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Charges dropped against former police officer

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Ashley Freeman was working as an officer for the Wrightsville Beach Police Department in April when he was accused of being in a fistfight at the Dubliner, a bar off Carolina Beach Road. Full story...
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One dead, five injured in fiery I-40 wreck

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One person is dead and five others are injured in a fiery accident involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 near Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Full story...
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Fishers gearing up for King Mackerel Tournament

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Registration began Friday for the Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament. Organizers started setting up Friday morning. Registration began at noon. Full story...
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Report: North Carolina plants have high carbon dixoide output

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A new report says three coal-fired power plants in North Carolina are on an environmental group's national list of the 50 facilities blamed for the highest emissions of carbon dioxide. Full story...
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Local couple arrested, charged with child abuse after attempted drug purchase

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Wilmington Police say Harry and Kristine Harris were trying to buy crack in a bowling alley parking lot on Shipyard Boulevard with their one-year-old child in the car. Full story...
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Former Fort Bragg general may be punished in Tillman death

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Military officials say the Pentagon is preparing to hand out new punishments in the friendly fire death of former NFL player Pat Tillman. Full story...
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Fire damages apartment complex

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Fire officials responded to Canterbury Woods around 11:45 p.m. after a resident called police. Officials say none of the apartments were destroyed, but eight of them will need extensive repairs. Full story...
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Hurricane summit prepares residents

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videoWe're nearly two months into hurricane season, but are you prepared? Thursday night, Brunswick County residents gathered to learn more about keeping their families safe, in the event a storm hits. Full story...
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Local team goes to League World Series

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The ten-year-old Leland boys all-star team is the first Leland team to ever go to their league's World Series. Full story...
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Scientists stress importance of barrier islands

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videoLocal scientists are working to let the public know just how important barrier islands are. Without barrier islands like Bald Head Island we'd get hit even harder than we already do by hurricanes. Full story...
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Intern preserves sea turtles at Fort Fisher

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videoEach year, the state accepts applications from North Carolina college students competing for paid summer internships with state agencies. Hundreds applied and 98 placements were awarded. One young woman got a position at Fort Fisher that starts daily at dawn. Full story...
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