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Local food bank spins new twist on telethons

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video Stop by a virtual party when you log online and help support your local food bank. Full story...
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Make-A-Wish Foundation pays college freshman's tuition

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video A UNCW student is beating the odds one day at a time. Now, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, paying for his freshman year of college is one less thing to worry about. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Apartment complex overrun with bed bugs

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Residents of a Wilmington apartment complex can’t sleep tight because the bed bugs will bite. Full story...
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'Take the Lake' to get in shape

For most of us Labor Day is a day of rest, but one Columbus County community is using it as a way to get in shape.

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'Take the Lake' to get in shape

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For most of us Labor Day is a day of rest, but one Columbus County community is using it as a way to get in shape.video Full story...
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2nd person dies in NC from West Nile virus

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A second person has died from the West Nile virus in North Carolina. Officials with the Cabarrus County Health Alliance confirmed Wednesday a 77-year-old woman died after complications from West Nile virus several days ago. Full story...
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New Hanover Co. Health Dept. to offer flu vaccines starting Sept. 18

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It may still be summer, but flu season is just around the corner. To get ready, the New Hanover County Health Department will begin offering flu shots Tuesday, September 18. Full story...
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Chaplains earn their wings at NHRMC graduation

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video The newest class of hospital chaplains is ready to provide hope to hurting people. In their year of residency, the chaplains ministered to nearly 52,000 patients, family members and hospital staff. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: As West Nile Virus outbreak grows, Wilmington expert weighs in on reasons why

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video In the past few weeks, numbers of those who have been infected or died from West Nile Virus have soared. WWAY spoke with a local expert on infectious diseases to find out more. Full story...
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NC, feds agree on adult care homes

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North Carolina health officials and federal attorneys have reached an agreement that could move thousands of residents in adult care homes with serious mental illness into community housing. Full story...
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Bobcat killed in Brunswick Co. tests positive for rabies

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The Brunswick County Health Department says a bobcat tested positive for rabies. It's the fourth case of rabies in the county this year. Full story...
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CDC: Alarming increase seen in West Nile cases

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US health officials say there's been an alarming increase in the number of West Nile cases. So far there have been more than 1,100 cases reported through the middle of August. That's three times as many as usually seen at this point in the year. Full story...
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Whooping cough kills Forsyth County infant

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A 2-month-old from Forsyth County is the state's first victim this year of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Full story...
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Lunch workers study how to get kids to eat healthy

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There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat them. Full story...
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Study: Teens turning to oral sex as safer alternative

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video For some families sex can be a taboo topic. But a new study suggests teens may not have the info they need about the birds and the bees. Full story...
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