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NC House panel meets to review death penalty, race

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:56pm.READ MORE:
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The first meeting by a General Assembly committee examining death penalty cases and racial bias in North Carolina again shows sharp differences about whether changes to the Racial Justice Act are needed. Full story...
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First ever Cape Fear Dragon Boat Festival a success

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 4:13pm.READ MORE:
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video On Saturday at the Sawmill Point Marina nearly 1,000 people gathered to watch or participate in the first ever Cape Fear Dragon Boat Festival. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Dummy in tree creates racial tension in Wilmington neighborhood

Submitted by Meghan Torjussen on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 3:52pm.READ MORE:
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A black mannequin hanging by a rope at a property on Marstellar Street near 16th Street offended some neighbors. Full story...
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Williston Middle School opens its doors to race classes

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 4:34pm.READ MORE:
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videoIt has been years since many people in the audience attended class, but Thursday night they were ready to learn at Williston Middle School - pens and paper in hand Full story...
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Sharpton officials to visit church where skit performed

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/11/2007 - 7:48am.READ MORE:
Members of the Reverend Al Sharpton's organization are planning a visit next Sunday to the Gastonia church where a black-face skit has generated controversy. Full story...
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