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New Hanover County News

Commission agenda includes resolutions to reprimand Berger

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videoThe agenda for Monday's New Hanover County Commission meeting released today gives a look at resolutions commissioners will use to reprimand Brian Berger. Full story...
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Back home, area runners recount marathon bomb experience

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video In the wake of the marathon bombing runners from New Hanover County are back from Boston. Eleven marathoners from around the area took part in the race. After all that's happened, several we spoke with say they are glad to be home. Full story...
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Wilmington attorney headed to prison for mortgage fraud

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Closing attorney Jeff Taggart sentenced to three years in prison for mortgage fraud scheme. Full story...
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Water searches easier for NHSO thanks to new gadget

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videoThe depths of the sea and the bottom of big bodies of water are no longer a big problem for the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. New technology used to search for a missing man in the Northeast Cape Fear River yesterday makes the job easier. Full story...
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Chad Porter hopes to inspire people to help fight cancer

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Porter Financial Group & Cape Fear Family Day Present "A Night For Chere". Your chance to hear Chad Porter's my story LIVE. If you read the Star News Article and want to hear me tell it please join us. Chere Rice was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma in December 2012. Chere is a pillar in the community and we owe it to her to help her in anyway. Full story...
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Classic and custom boats featured at CFCC's annual Boat Show

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Classic and custom boats of all types will take center stage at Cape Fear Community College on Saturday, April 20. Presented by the Cape Fear Community College boat building programs, the CFCC Boat Show serves as an annual celebration of the craft of boat building and to raise scholarship funds for students in CFCC’s boat building programs. Full story...
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Donut Dash April 25

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Join us for the second Wilmington Donut Dash presented by Young Life. This is an exciting event for serious runners, doughnut lovers and those looking to have a good time. Full story...
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Wilmington superfan turns all-American season journey into book

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video Steve Melia, a Cape Fear native and comedian, made a home run of his own during the New York Yankees' 2011 season, attending all 162 games. Melia has now compiled that 162-game journey into a book, recounting his experiences in the stands. Full story...
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Motorcyclist hurt after overnight hit-and-run in Wilmington

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A motorcyclist was injured during a hit-and-run in Wilmington early Wednesday. Full story...
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WPD officers honored for saving lives

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videoFive Wilmington Police officers and a citizen were honored at the Wilmington City Council meeting for saving lives. Full story...
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Wilmington Convention Center and Convention Visitors Bureau annual update

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videoThe Wilmington Convention Center and Convention Visitors Bureau gave their annual update at the Wilmington City Council meeting. Full story...
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UNCW students hold vigil for Boston victims, Virginia Tech

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video Just after dark Tuesday night, UNCW students started to gather near the student union. The purpose was a student organized vigil for those killed and injured in Boston and to remember Virginia Tech. Full story...
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Downtown businesses pitch in to help fund fireworks

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videoAfter Wilmington lost its biggest sponsor of the firework show in February, it considered spending an additional $15,000 to fund the display on top of the $10,000 the budget allows for. Full story...
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TEACHER OF THE WEEK: Kelly Carr

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videoThe foundation to any great education starts at a young age, and nowadays before a child enters kindergarten. Full story...
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Marathon bombing impacts Boston native

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video The Boston Marathon Bombing has had far-reaching effects, including here in our area. One local chef called Boston home for three decades. He says he was heart-broken by yesterday's horrific events. Full story...
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