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New Hanover County News

Downtown businesses cash in on Sundown Concert series

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videoWilmington downtown businesses looked to cash in on the Downtown Sundown Concert series’ crowd on Friday night. Full story...
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New arts and culture magazine hits Wilmington shelves

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videoA new arts and culture magazine is now available on store shelves around Wilmington. Salt is making its debut with its June issue. Full story...
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UPDATE: Wilmington residents outraged by stolen Venus Flytraps

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videoAlderman Park was a place that students from nearby Alderman Elementary could come to view the Venus Flytraps' beauty, and learn about the carnivorous plants, up until now. Full story...
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E-mails detail citizen's attempt to broker peace between Berger, commission

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videoJust when you thought there was nothing more to learn about the battle between Brian Berger and the New Hanover County Commission, there is. Full story...
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Seahawk Nation ready to move forward after teams saved from chopping block

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video"I'm announcing today that we will continue all 19 of our sports programs," Chancellor Gary Miller announced to a crowded room at UNCW's Burney Center this morning. And with those words it was a huge sigh of relief for the sports teams at UNCW that were on the chopping block, but are not any more. Full story...
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More than 1,000 rare Venus Flytraps stolen from Wilmington park

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videoIt's not your typical theft, but the victims are not so typical either. The Venus Flytrap, a plant native to our area, is under attack by poachers who have targeted Wilmington's Alderman Park. Full story...
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With teams safe from cuts, ball in boosters' court

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video It came as a shock to some and a relief to others. UNC Wilmington Chancellor Gary Miller announced this morning he would not cut teams from the school athletic department. Miller's announcement got a standing ovation from seahawk athletes, but that announcement was also a call to action to the university and the community. Full story...
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Intermittent lane closures on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge begin Sunday

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videoDrivers can expect some lane closures overnight on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge starting Sunday. Full story...
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UNCW will not cut any teams; Chancellor says more support needed

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UNCW will not cut any sports teams, despite the recommendation of a committee report commissioned by Chancellor Gary Miller. Full story...
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Thieves steal cases of beer from Walmart

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Police are looking for two men who they say stole several cases of beer from the Walmart on Sigmon Road in Wilmington early Thursday morning. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Injured six-foot long alligator removed from MLK Parkway

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videoNew Hanover County Dispatch has confirmed that a six-foot long alligator was safely removed near Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Wednesday evening. Full story...
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StarNews: Former commissioner Berger wanted $60,000 to resign

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Everyone has a price and, after some cajoling, former New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger came up with his: somewhere around $60,000. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: Dudley Chadbourn House

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video Building History features a pre-civil war home, downtown in the historic district. Bill and Gail Massey are part of a house that has shared a lot of history in our city. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: TSA finds loaded gun at ILM checkpoint

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video For the fifth time this year, security screeners found a loaded weapon at a checkpoint at Wilmington International Airport yesterday. Full story...
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NC Ports takes step toward wood pellet business

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video New business could be burning its way into the Port of Wilmington. After months of negotiations the North Carolina Ports Authority and wood pellet company Enviva are inching closer to a partnership. Full story...
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