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Third chicken tests positive for EEE in New Hanover County

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New Hanover County Health Department encourages people to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Recent testing in the local sentinel chicken flock confirmed a positive sample of EEE in New Hanover County. This marks the third positive chicken in the last three weeks. Full story...
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Clinton lauds headway in battle against AIDS

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says it's possible to virtually eliminate HIV-infected births and the US is donating $80 million in new funding to help poor countries reach that goal. Full story...
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Free golf clinic teaches children life lessons

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videoAccording to the Wilmington Junior Golf Academy, golf makes children more grounded and productive. Learn about FREE programs for your children. Full story...
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Kickback Jack's goes to court to appeal smoking fines

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The owner of the Kickback Jack's in Wilmington has asked the New Hanover County District Court to reverse the county board of health's decision to uphold fines against the restaurant for violating state smoking laws. Full story...
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Caremerica former CFO pleads guilty

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Michael R. Elliott former Chief Financial Officer for Caremerica Inc. based in Leland, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service. He was indicted in November by a Grand Jury. Full story...
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New Hanover Regional Medical Center ranked among "Best Hospitals"

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US News & World Report's annual rankings of Best Hospitals recognizes NHRMC among the Best Hospitals in North Carolina and the Coastal Plain area. Full story...
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EEE reported in New Hanover, Bladen, Robeson

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Two horses were euthanized this month after contracting a mosquito-borne disease, known as Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, or EEE. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Road back from heart surgery brings Celtics' Wilcox home

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video Chris Wilcox is back in Columbus County this week for his annual basketball camp, but this year there's a special set of circumstances surrounding it. He's just signed a new deal after a major heart surgery. Full story...
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FDA approves first pill to help prevent HIV

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, a milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS. Full story...
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First Chairman of NHRMC Board of Trustees passes away

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A Wilmington businessman who played a pivotal role in the founding of New Hanover Regional Medical Center has died. Full story...
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Residents voice opinions on smoking ban at Carolina Beach

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video Should smoking be snuffed out at Carolina Beach? That’s what town leaders asked members of the public Tuesday night. Full story...
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Wake Forest Baptist study suggests Tasers don’t cause cardiac complications

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Taser shots to the chest are no more dangerous than those delivered to other body locations, according to a new study by one of the country’s leading experts on the devices. Full story...
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Learn to care for someone battling Alzheimer's Disease

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Local program trains individuals trying to care for family members with Alzheimer's Disease. Full story...
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Little girl gets creative to prevent brain damage from hair bows

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It's an injury you may have never thought possible: a fractured skull from a hair tie. But it happened to one little girl right here in the Cape Fear, and it may be more common than you think. Full story...
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Benefit to help 10-year-old in fight against rare disease

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video Three years ago a little girl with the world at her feet was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease with no cure. Now 10-year-old Ellie White hopes to build awareness and help others. Full story...
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