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Flu season already peaking, experts suggest vaccination

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videoIt's that time of year to get your flu shot. The experts say this year, the flu is already peaking. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: New techniques battling hearing loss in military, civilians

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videoOur military men and women sometimes return home with scars from combat such as lost limbs, PTSD and brain injuries. But the most common injury among our troops is invisible: Hearing loss. But new doctors are using techniques to cure it. Full story...
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NHRMC bars young visitors to curb flu spread

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video Concerns about the spread of the flu has led New Hanover Regional Medical Center to restrict visitors ages 12 and under starting tomorrow. Full story...
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Wilson woman gets her dream of a white Christmas

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A Wilson woman battling cancer has received her wish of a white Christmas, despite temperatures in the 50s. Full story...
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CFCC students on path to success

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video What’s better than graduating from college? Many students at Cape Fear Community College say it’s having a job when you’re finished. Full story...
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Perdue: $1M to keep NC group homes going a month

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Gov. Bev Perdue says she's moving $1 million to prevent about 1,400 mentally ill residents of North Carolina group homes from becoming homeless because of funding cuts expected after this month. Full story...
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Genie grants cancer patient's kids dream day

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video Dreams came true for the family of a cancer fighter in Wilmington today. The patient, who is battling breast, bone, brain, and intestinal cancer could not make it because she was feeling too ill. Full story...
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NC governor still working on group home solution

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Gov. Bev Perdue won't release a solution to attempt to ensure certain residents in group homes losing Medicaid coverage can keep a roof over their heads until probably next week. Full story...
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NC to get $1.3M in national settlement with Pfizer

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North Carolina will collect $1.3 million under a national settlement with Pfizer Inc. over allegations the pharmaceutical company unlawfully promoted two of its drugs. Full story...
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Perdue looking for NC group home funding solution

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Gov. Bev Perdue says she's aiming to find a solution to ensure 2,000 people living in group homes across North Carolina will keep their place to live without her calling legislators back to Raleigh at the holidays. Full story...
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NTSB: Require ignition locks for all drunk drivers

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video A federal safety board is recommending that all states require ignition interlock devices for convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders. Full story...
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Lumberton hospital urges fewer ER visits

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A hospital in Lumberton is urging area residents to use the emergency room only for emergencies. Southeastern Regional Medical Center president Joann Anderson says many of the people visiting the emergency room could be better treated in a different setting. Full story...
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Court denies rehearing on cigarette warnings

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A federal appeals court has denied the government's request to rehear a challenge to a requirement that tobacco companies put large graphic health warnings on cigarette packages. Full story...
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Local race benefits children's groups

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video Runners can take off from Legion Stadium Saturday, December 8, 2012, to honor the life of Dr. William Craig. Craig lost his battle with Leukemia years ago, but his fight to help local charities continues. Full story...
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East Bladen HS trying to raise $10k for new football helmets

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videoThe season is over for East Bladen High School's football team, and some of its equipment is also done for good. With such a high risk for head injuries during games, safety standards for helmets are strongly enforced. Full story...
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