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Report: 'Iron Man 3' generated $180M, 2,000 jobs in NC

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videoA new report analyzing the impact of "Iron Man 3" filming in North Carolina shows the movie is responsible for $179.8 million in spending and 2,043 jobs in the state, according to the Motion Picture Association of America. Full story...
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Locally filmed 'Arthur Newman' will screen in Wilmington

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videoAfter opening in just a few other cities last weekend, the locally filmed “Arthur Newman” will play in Wilmington this weekend. Cinedigm has confirmed that the offbeat love story will screen in the city where it filmed in 2011. Full story...
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Sex crime charge against fired Wilmington firefighter heading to grand jury

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A sex crime charge against a former Wilmington firefighter is heading to a grand jury in Virginia. The grand jury in Fairfax County will consider a charge of inanimate object sexual penetration against Robert Thomas Hester of Elizabethtown. Full story...
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NBA player's decision to come out sparks discussion nationally, locally

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video“I am a 34 year-old NBA Center. I’m black, and I’m gay,” Jason Collins told Sports Illustrated in its May 6th issue. Full story...
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Carolina Beach Road murder investigation continues

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video A man charged with murder in a weekend shooting spent mroe than five years behind bars on a similar charge. Shannon Mitchell is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of gilbert McClammy Saturday night. Full story...
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Thanks to local photographer Joshua McClure

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A big thanks tonight to local photographer Joshua McClure, who helped us with our newscasts by allowing us to use some of his photos as a background in our set. You can find out more about Joshua at http://www.fineartgalleryoncanvas.com/. He has some beautiful local photos there. Check him out! Full story...
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New Melissa McCarthy movie starts filming this week

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The newest flick to start filming in Wilmington is "Tammy," starring Melissa McCarthy, according to a film permit request from the City of Wilmington. Full story...
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Carolina Beach Police investigate big fight after party cruise

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video Carolina Beach Police are investigating a fight between as many as 60 people that sent four men to the hospital, one with severe head trauma. Full story...
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Several cruise ships planning to dock in Wilmington this year

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This spring several passenger cruise ships will dock in Wilmington and provide a welcome boost to the local economy. Full story...
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McIntyre, Hagan, Burr to attend VA clinic opening; Hagan joins push to end VA backlog

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videoTomorrow's ribbon cutting for Wilmington's VA Super Clinic is bringing out some big names. The facility, which opened this spring at Wilmington International Airport, will provide veterans services including day surgery, mental health, cardiology, women's health and MRIs. Full story...
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Murder suspect served time for accessory to murder

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A man charged with murder in a weekend shooting in New Hanover County spent more than five years behind bars on a similar charge. Full story...
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Local cast, crew, state leaders celebrate 'Iron Man 3'

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Local cast and crew as well as state leaders celebrated "Iron Man 3" with its filmmakers Sunday night at Regal Mayfaire 16. Full story...
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Police search for three suspects in shooting on Greendale Drive

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Police are searching for three suspects after a shooting off of Greendale Drive Sunday afternoon. Full story...
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StarNews: Fire destroys Wilmington duplex

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A fire Sunday morning destroyed a Wilmington duplex in the 400 block of Rutledge Drive. Full story...
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Deputies make arrest in weekend murder

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Detectives made an arrest in the overnight shooting that happened at 5120 Carolina Beach Road. Full story...
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