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New Hanover County News

Homelessness down nationally, locally

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videoNew data shows there are fewer homeless people on the nation's streets. But does that ring true in Wilmington? At the Salvation Army in Wilmington there are 54 beds, which are 95 percent full 100 percent of the time. Full story...
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Halyburton Park to host Fall Festival

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If the fall weather has you itching to get outdoors the weekend's Fall Festival at Halyburton Park in Wilmington may be just what you're looking for. Full story...
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High school play aims to end bullying

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A group of Hoggard High School theater students want to make schools safer by putting an end to bullying. Full story...
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Residents weigh in on scenic byway

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videoThursday, Wilmington residents had the chance to give city planners their opinions about a future scenic byway. Full story...
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Heating system check good idea for homeowners

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videoNow that you've got the heat turned on in your home you may be thinking about how to keep your gas or electric bills from skyrocketing. Full story...
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Current drought worst in NC history

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videoWe are now in the midst of the worst drought in North Carolina history. Rainfall deficits statewide range from ten to over 20 inches, with Wilmington nearly two feet below normal. Full story...
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Recent lock-down worries high school students

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videoAfter their school was locked-down three times in the past six weeks some New Hanover High School students say they're starting to worry about safety on campus. Full story...
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Water restrictions expanded

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In an effort to continue conservation of precious drinking water supplies, the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District has extended its Conservation Alert to all customers outside the city limits of Wilmington. North Carolina’s statewide drought shows no immediate signs of relief. Full story...
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Kitchen Cops 11/8/07

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Two Wilmington restaurants earned low scores from health inspectors, and one got back on track during a second inspection. The Kitchen Cops found three New Hanover County restaurants deserving of high performer status this week. Full story...
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Wilmington City Council green-lights funding for convention center construction

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videoWednesday, Wilmington City Council approved more than six million dollars to begin phase one of the construction of the Downtown Convention Center. Full story...
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Man convicted of voluntary manslaughter

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The trial of a man accused of gunning down his friend wrapped today. Full story...
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Local schools locked down after shooting

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For the third time in the past two months a number of local schools went on lockdown Wednesday. This time it was in response to a shooting on 11th and Orange Streets. Full story...
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Sparks, Tomey to take council seats

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Ronald Sparks and Kristi Tomey are set to take their seats on Wilmington City Council next month. Full story...
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Carolina Beach mayoral race too close to call

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Alan Gilbert received 503 votes, Joel Macon was just three votes ahead with 506. Full story...
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Lower temps could require heating system check

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With the temperatures dropping you may be cranking up your furnace for the first time this season. Full story...
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