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ONLY ON 3: Film crew helps save two Carolina Beach swimmers

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videoSwirl Films, a local production company, put the cameras down Wednesday afternoon to help save two lives at Carolina Beach. Full story...
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Randy to the Rescue: Mother's Day gift ideas

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video This weekend we celebrate the women who have helped shape our lives. So have you bought a gift for mom yet? Whether she loves the beach or loves to bake, Randy Aldridge has a few ideas for the perfect present. He shares them in Randy to the Rescue. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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video Saint Paul’s Episcopal church has a history going back more than 150 years. Larry Cook has been organist and choir director for the past 16 years he has seen his share of changes. Full story...
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City, CFPUA differ on how to close books on 2006 sewer issue

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video After five years of work to improve public utilities, the CFPUA is looking to move forward with the EPA's approval. But to move forward it must correct problems made under the City of Wilmington's watch prior to CFPUA's 2008 takeover. Full story...
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YWCA to honor Women of Achievement

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video The YWCA's Women of Achievement event is celebrating its 28th year tomorrow. The event will honor 67 women around the Port City who were nominated, including our own Cacky Catlett. Full story...
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Verizon hosts annual electronics recycling event

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Tomorrow Wilmington's Verizon Wireless Call Center will host its annual Electronics Recycling Rally. Everything Verizon collects is sent to recyclers who dispose of the items and has zero effect on landfills. Full story...
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UNCW grad student uses hip hop as therapy tool

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video A UNCW grad student's name may not be familiar to you, but his alias Kon Sci has been making waves in the local music scene for the years. Full story...
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Officer killed in 1865 added to local Law Enforcement Memorial

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video Wilmington Police today honored a fallen officer more than 147 years after his death. The department hosted the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony this morning. Full story...
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Medical examiner: Heart condition, dust cleaner led to Gage's death

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videoA UNC student from Wilmington died earlier this year after ingesting dust cleaner, the effects of which were likely made worse by an underlying heart condition, according to a report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Full story...
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MARKING HISTORY: Thomas Price

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videoThomas Price was the first North Carolina man to become a Catholic priest, and now he may become a saint in the church. Full story...
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City Council grants extension for Convention Center hotel developer

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videoWilmington City Council has granted another extension for the company developing a hotel to be built next to the Wilmington Convention Center. Full story...
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Wilmington raises fine for unlicensed taxis and limos

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videoWilmington City Council voted Monday night to increase the violation fee for unlicensed taxis and limousines. Full story...
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Property tax to stay flat in Wilmington budget plan

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videoWilmington residents should expect not to pay more in property taxes next year. At Monday night's City Council meeting, leaders discussed Wilmington's recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. Full story...
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Regional fight continues to move Brunswick County back into Wilmington's MSA

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videoThe regional fight continues in attempt to get Brunswick County back into Wilmington’s metropolitan statistical area, after the Office of Management and Budget announced its move to Myrtle Beach's MSA earlier this year. Full story...
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Council approves $86k for Smith Creek kayak launch

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videoWilmington City Council approved more than $86,000 to provide a local match for a state grant to build a kayak launch on Smith Creek. Full story...
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