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Local news for Wilmington, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

2 hrs ago | The Florida Times Union

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms off Southeast coast

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed off the Southeast coast Saturday, the first storm to threaten the U.S. this hurricane season, forecasters said.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Hatteras, NC, Wilmington Metro

6 hrs ago | The Florida Times Union

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms off Southeast coast

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed off the Southeast coast Saturday, the first storm to threaten the U.S. this hurricane season, forecasters said.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Hatteras, NC, Wilmington Metro

6 hrs ago | sneadsferrynorthcarolina.blogspot.com | beachmick

Sneads Ferry: Sneads Ferry Residents Have The Heart To Give

In keeping with what the residents of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina are all about, there are multiple events being held in the area to raise funds towards giving a young lady a heart transplant and ...

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Related Topix: University of Virginia, Sneads Ferry, NC

Fri Jul 25, 2008

StarNewsOnline.com

Suspect arrested, charged in four armed robberies

Published: Friday, July 25, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 25, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. With the help of a tip from the public, Wilmington police on Friday arrested a man accused of going on an armed ...

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Related Topix: Leland, NC, Wilmington Metro

StarNewsOnline.com

Blotter: Fight at El Scorpion leaves man injured

Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. A 48-year-old man received injuries to his head, face and neck Wednesday when another man assaulted him at a ...

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Local News, Weather and Sports for Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region

Submitted by WWAY on 25 July 2008 - 9:08am. Congressman McIntyre Politics Vote '08 Will Breazeale Republican congressional candidate Will Breazeale used a chicken to get his opponent's goat Thursday.

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Related Topix: US News, Wilmington Metro, US Politics, Mike McIntyre, US House of Representatives, Democrat

News Observer

New Hanover sets up hurricane shelter for pets

When the next hurricane strikes the North Carolina coast, a shelter in Wilmington will welcome pet owners and their dogs and cats, which will pose for mug shots before settling into their kennels to ride out a ...

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Related Topix: New Hanover County, NC, Wilmington Metro, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Thu Jul 24, 2008

WebWire

Consumer Electronics Industry Helps Wilmington Area Seniors Living In ...

The Consumer Electronics Association announced today it will provide more than 100 free digital television converter boxes to residents living in long-term care facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina, and the ...

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Related Topix: Televisions, Wilmington Metro

StarNewsOnline.com

Woman raped, stabbed in church courtyard

Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. A 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and stabbed shortly after 1 a.m. today in a church courtyard at the ...

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro

WFMY 2 Greensboro

University Of North Carolina-CH Tops $300 Million

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's annual fundraising efforts have topped $300 million for the first time.

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Related Topix: Chapel Hill, NC, Raleigh Metro, Raleigh, NC, Wilmington Metro

WECT-TV Wilmington

Wilmington Barbie designer teaches an art class at Cameron Art Museum

Barbie lovers were in for a treat at the Cameron Art Museum Wednesday. Wilmington resident Nicki Bloomer is one of six artists around the country who design pictures of Barbies for Mattel.

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, Toy, Barbie

Wed Jul 23, 2008

FilmStew

It Happened to Capra

Before he could feel entirely comfortable portraying Hollywood film director Frank Capra, L.A.-based actor Phillip DeVona journeyed to California's Coachella Valley Cemetery, where Capra is buried, to ask for ...

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Related Topix: University of North Carolina System, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington Metro

Abc11tv.com

Wilmington filmmaking

A studio said it plans to build a huge new production stage at its North Carolina facility that will include an indoor tank for underwater filming.

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro

WITN

NC Studio Plans To Build "Dream Stage"

A studio says it plans a huge new production stage at its North Carolina facility that will include an indoor tank for underwater filming.

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Local News, Weather and Sports for Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region

After 13 years with Navassa's Police Department, Chief Ricky Thorpe's job is in jeopardy.

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, Navassa, NC

Tue Jul 22, 2008

WECT-TV Wilmington

My Turn, Your Turn: Downtown Wilmington Bars

It's probably a good bet I don't fit the demographic bar owners in downtown Wilmington are trying to attract.

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, University of North Carolina System

StarNewsOnline.com

Marshals task force arrests man convicted in child sex case

Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. A 21-year-old Wilmington man was arrested Tuesday morning by a U.S. Marshals Service task force.

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, University of North Carolina System, Opinion

StarNewsOnline.com

NC DMV worker pleads guilty to embezzlement

Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. A former worker has pleaded guilty to embezzling $100,000 from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles ...

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, Brunswick County, NC, Oak Island, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

Wilmington Pet Class Helps Owners Keep Pets Safe

A new pet class in Wilmington could help owners keep their pets from harm. The class teaches how to protect yourself and your pet if it gets hurt.

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Related Topix: Wilmington (University of North Carolina System), Wilmington Metro, University of North Carolina System

Mon Jul 21, 2008

WWAY

Local News, Weather and Sports for Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region

Submitted by WWAY on 19 July 2008 - 9:23am. Tropical Depression 3 Weather The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for much of the coast of North and South Carolina, including our area, ...

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Related Topix: Wilmington Metro, Hatteras, NC

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Wilmington, North Carolina is located in New Hanover County and is part of the Wilmington Metro Area. Zip codes in Wilmington, NC include 28403, 28412, and 28409.

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