The Coast Guard says it rescued five people from the water approximately 15 miles east of Cape Fear Tuesday.

Chemours says it is installing state-of-the-art technology to reduce airborne emissions of Genx by 99 percent.

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A soldier was trying to make it home to Mississippi to see the birth of his daughter, but his flight was delayed several hours and he ended up watching his wife give birth

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Coast Guard rescues five boaters off Cape Fear

The Coast Guard says it rescued five people from the water approximately 15 miles east of Cape Fear Tuesday.
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Alan Cutler takes crowded GOP primary for Pender Co. Sheriff

When Carson Smith announced he would not run for another term as Pender County Sheriff and instead run for the General Assembly, it set off a mad rush to the Board of Elections in Burgaw to register to run for the office.
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Chemours to spend $100M to reduce airborne GenX by 99%

Chemours says it is installing state-of-the-art technology to reduce airborne emissions of Genx by 99 percent.

Town says algae blooms, not water treatment, causes numerous dead fish

The Town of White Lake says very high pH levels from algae blooms and not the alum treatment is what led to the large number of dead fish in the lake.
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Officials search for man last seen in Wilmington

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who went missing Tuesday.

Thompson loses Brunswick School Board seat to Benton

Republican John Thompson faced two primary challengers for his District 5 seat on the Brunswick County School Board.
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Horton to face Rouzer in November race for US House  

Doctor Kyle Horton has been campaigning against Rouzer for about a year and it looks like it has paid off.

Coast Guard rescues five boaters off Cape Fear

The Coast Guard says it rescued five people from the water approximately 15 miles east of Cape Fear Tuesday.

County Commissioner’s race in Pender County could be a recount

Challenger of county commission chair to weigh option for a recount of the May primary.
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Ted Davis takes NC House 19 nomination

In New Hanover County another Republican incumbent faced a primary challenge.
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Landslide wins mark Bladen, Columbus sheriff primaries

While a lot of attention during primary season has been focused on the battle for the open Pender County Sheriff's seat, a couple of other sheriffs in southeastern North Carolina found themselves facing primary challenges.

Newcomer edges out longtime New Hanover School Board member

After 24 years in office, New Hanover County School Board Chairman Ed Higgins will not advance to the November election.
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Iler holds off primary challenge from Sykes

Rep. Frank Iler says he is happy to move on, but it's never fun competing against your own party.
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Zapple, Boseman advance in Democratic primary for New Hanover County Commission

There are two open seats on the New Hanover County Commission this year and three Democrats vied for the party's pair of nominations.
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Alan Cutler takes crowded GOP primary for Pender Co. Sheriff

When Carson Smith announced he would not run for another term as Pender County Sheriff and instead run for the General Assembly, it set off a mad rush to the Board of Elections in Burgaw to register to run for the office.
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Topsail Baseball searches for answers at Pender County School Board meeting

The state baseball playoffs began this evening and the Topsail High School team did not suit up. Instead, parents and players spoke at the Pender County School Board meeting voicing their concerns and searching for answers.

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Topsail Baseball searches for answers at Pender County School Board meeting

The state baseball playoffs began this evening and the Topsail High School team did not suit up. Instead, parents and players spoke at the Pender County School Board meeting voicing their concerns and searching for answers.

Seahawk Softball duo named to All-CAA teams

UNCW sophomore Dominique Travers and freshman Emily Langkamp have been recognized by the Colonial Athletic Association's head softball coaches as the league announced its annual awards on Tuesday afternoon.
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Hurricanes turn to glory days, hiring Brind’Amour as coach

The Carolina Hurricanes hired former captain and current assistant Rod Brind'Amour as their coach Tuesday, hoping the "greatest leader" in franchise history can end a nine-year playoff drought.
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AP sources: Hornets finalize deal with Borrego as new coach

The Hornets owner has finalized a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego as Charlotte's next head coach, according to people familiar with the situation.

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