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Wilmington, North Carolina is located in New Hanover County. Zip codes in Wilmington, NC include 28402, 28401, and 28410. The median home price in Wilmington is $215,000 which is roughly $102/per square foot. More Wilmington information.

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3 hrs ago | WECT-TV Wilmington

Head-on collision sends 2 to hospital

A crash at Farley Drive and N. Kerr Avenue sent two to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday night following a head-on collision, authorities say.

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3 hrs ago | WECT-TV Wilmington

Traffic Alert: Emergency sewer repair happening in 1600 block of Queen Street

WILMINGTON, NC An emergency sewer repair happening now in the 1600 block of Queen Street between S. 16th and S. 17th Streets is detouring some traffic in the area, according to a spokesperson with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.

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4 hrs ago | WECT-TV Wilmington

Authorities work to wrangle sassy snake on the loose in Wilmington

A snake that was on the loose in front of the Cape Fear Serpentarium Tuesday got sassy as police and sheriff's deputies worked to wrangle it.

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Tue May 21, 2013

StarNewsOnline.com

Furniture Fair coming to Wilmington

Jacksonville-based Furniture Fair is coming to Wilmington, taking over the former Room Store space at 524 S. College Road.

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TMZ.com

Melissa McCarthy -- FIRES Extra From 'Tammy' Set For Mistreating Kid

Melissa McCarthy is new to the director's chair ... but she's already acting like a BOSS ... the "Bridesmaids" star just FIRED an extra for mistreating her own little kid on set ... TMZ has learned.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

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Carolinas Cement Company, a subsidiary of Titan America, has filed with the state for an extension on the air quality permit WILMINGTON, NC Carolinas Cement has filed for an extension with the state, in part because of opposition to the company's plans to build a cement plant in the Castle Hayne area of New Hanover County.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

More scattered showers

WILMINGTON, NC Scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop up on the First Alert Digital Doppler throughout the day today as moist air streams in from the south.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Locals talk about moving to Hollywood for their big break

Even though the film industry is booming in Hollywood East, some are leaving the Port City to make it in the movie business.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Shots fired into parked cars, house in Wilmington

There were bullet holes in two parked cars, and a woman living in the 1000 block of Emory Street said she found a bullet hole in her bedroom wall.

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Mon May 20, 2013

WDBO-AM Orlando

Deadliest US tornadoes since 1900

A funnel cloud is shown in this Aug. 18, 2011 photo made in Wilmington, N.C. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for southern New Hanover County until 11 a.m. The Weather Service also confirmed that there are numerous water spouts off the coast of southeastern North Carolina.

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Sun May 19, 2013

WAVE-TV Louisville

Attendees line up for address by the Dalai Lama

Crowds lined up early outside the KFC Yum! Center Sunday morning. They were anxious to enter and hear the Dalai Lama deliver a public talk of Engaging Compassion in Everyday Lifestyles.

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Examiner.com

Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon film 'Tammy' in Wilmington area - extras sought

Another high-profile movie has chosen to film in Wilmington, North Carolina. "Tammy," starring Melissa McCarthy , is now filming in the southeastern N.C. area.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Powerball players rush to get tickets as jackpot surges

Powerball craziness has taken over the country and that was definitely the case for at least one store in Wilmington.

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New York Daily News

Soldier returns to find skinny wife

Some homecomings are sweeter - and more surprising - than others. When Army Spc.

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Sat May 18, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

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WILMINGTON, NC We're finding out more about the possible reasons why Revolution picked Austin, Texas, as the location for filming its second season.

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Fri May 17, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Ashley's Kopka following in dad's footsteps

WILMINGTON, NC In Middle School Bruce Kopka played football, baseball, and wrestled.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Movie filmed on location brings perks to Wilmington business

Film and TV crews in New Hanover County and surrounding areas have been pretty common for the past couple of years.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Crews extinguish flames at house fire near Murrayville Drive

WILMINGTON, NC New Hanover County fire crews extinguished flames at a house fire off of Murrayville Drive Wednesday afternoon, according to a fire captain at the scene.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

NASCAR legend Junior Johnson speaks at CFCC luncheon

NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame Inductee Junior Johnson was at Cape Fear Community College Thursday morning to speak at the annual Gift of Education luncheon.

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WWAY-TV Wilmington

Stars McCarthy, Sarandon take 'Tammy' to streets of Wilmington

Oscar-nominee Melissa McCarthy and Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon were filming a car scene for their upcoming movie "Tammy" on N. 4th St.

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