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New Hanover County News

New Hanover County names principal of the year

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videoOne of New Hanover County's own has been named principal of the year. Principal James McAdams of Ashley High has been in the school system for more than 30 years. Full story...
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New law bans smoking in assisted living facilities

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videoIt was the work of a local lawmaker inspired by her personal experience. Monday a new law takes effect prohibiting smoking inside nursing homes and assisted living centers. Full story...
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City renovates downtown alley

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The City of Wilmington is hailing another victory in its plan to clean up alleys downtown. Full story...
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Famous author changes Costco

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Shopping at Costco was a special experience Sunday for some people in Wilmington. They got a chance to meet and greet best-selling author Nicholas Sparks. Full story...
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A trip down Bradley Creek

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Recreation met conservation as kayak enthusiasts spent the day on Bradley Creek, learning about the great outdoors. Full story...
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Councilwoman files for bankruptcy

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videoThe financial problems continue to grow for Pat Delair. The Wilmington councilwoman has now filed for bankruptcy. Full story...
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Carbon monoxide hospitalizes couple

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An update tonight in the investigation in to how and why a Wilmington couple was hospitalized yesterday. Full story...
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Body paint banned at local high schools

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High school football fans may be a bit less colorful this season... Body paint is no longer allowed at sporting events. Full story...
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Oleander gas leak ties up traffic, causes evacuation

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A gas leak on oleander drive tied up traffic and forced an evacuation Friday morning. Full story...
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Wilmington couple hospitalized, investigators say cause unknown

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Two people were taken to the hospital after New Hanover County deputies found one unresponsive and the other disoriented in their Wilmington home. Full story...
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Mayoral candidates visit UNCW

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A campaign election class hosted the event and invited faculty and staff to get to know Mayor Bill Saffo, Justin LaNasa and Harper Peterson, all running for Wilmington's mayor. Full story...
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NAACP criticizes local school segregation

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videoThey say New Hanover County's school system is still segregated. The NAACP has harsh criticisms over diversity in the county's three magnet schools. Full story...
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Progress made in revitalizing Carolina Beach

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The town hosted a group work session, inviting people to come in and help design the future face of Carolina Beach. Full story...
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Police: ECU student killed in self defense

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Police know who killed the ECU student over the weekend during a fight in Carleton Place town homes. The New Hanover County District Attorney's Office won't file charges in the death of an East Carolina student because the fatal punch was in self-defense. Twenty-year-old Sam Flinn was found dead in the driveway of a town home in Carleton Place Sunday morning. Full story...
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Mayoral candidate complains of sign removal

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It wouldn't be campaign season without campaign signs, which inevitably spawn campaign controversy. One mayoral candidate says his campaign signs are being taken down unfairly, and he's taken his complaint to the district attorney. Full story...
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