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1 hr ago | WWAY-TV Wilmington

Jordan reflects on time at CFPUA

He's the only CEO that CFPUA customers have ever known, but after close to 30 years of public service Matt Jordan has decided to call it a career in North Carolina public service and head to the Sunshine state.

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8 hrs ago | WWAY-TV Wilmington

Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry takes part in security drill

The NC Department of Transportation Ferry Division says it is taking part in security exercise drills today involving the ferry terminals and vessels on the route.

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, NC

16 hrs ago | WWAY-TV Wilmington

Wilmington City Council passes budget

Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to approve the 2013-2014 budget. The total budget is $141 million, including the $88 million General Fund.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

WLOS

NC sheriff: checkpoint escape led to fired shots

Authorities say a North Carolina traffic checkpoint that left two motorists wounded by gunfire and seven deputies on paid leave became violent when an SUV driver drove toward deputies to escape.

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, NC, Leland, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for E. Brunswick, New Hanover Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Eastern Brunswick County and New Hanover County until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Brunswick County, NC, Supply, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC As state lawmakers wait for Gov. McCrory to sign a bill that would ban the sale of electronic cigarettes, leaders on New Hanover County Board of Health are ready to take a closer look at the issue.

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Related Topix: Pat McCrory, US Governors

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Racoon in New Hanover Co. tests positive for rabies

A raccoon from New Hanover County has tested positive for rabies. It's the fifth confirmed case of rabies in the county this year.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Berger issues appeal, asks to be reinstated on board of commissioners

Former New Hanover Commissioner Brian Berger has issued an appeal to new Hanover County Superior Court against his removal from office last month.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Sheriff Ingram explains what happened during checkpoint shooting

Something went wrong at a Brunswick County checkpoint, leaving two people recovering from gunshot wounds and seven deputies on the sidelines until investigators get answers.

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, NC, Leland, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

80 CFCC students work towards building new home in unique program

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC It's been a year in the making 80 students from nine different technical and vocation programs have put in hours of hard work to build a brand new home for a local resident.

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WWAY-TV Wilmington

Berger appeals removal from New Hanover County Commission

Berger filed an appeal in New Hanover County Superior Court contesting the 3-2 vote at an amotion hearing May 20 to oust him.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

NHCSO searches for stolen ATV

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is searching for an ATV that was stolen in May. According to the sheriff's office, the ATV was stolen from Absolute Ceiling and Wall located at 311 Metro Circle on May 19, 2013.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Rocky Mount Telegram

2 NC men shot at checkpoint, 7 deputies on leave

Something went wrong at a North Carolina traffic checkpoint, leaving two motorists recovering from gunshot wounds and seven deputies on paid leave until investigators get answers.

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, NC, Leland, NC

Sat Jun 15, 2013

WWAY-TV Wilmington

UPDATED: Seven deputies on leave; Two people shot; Zero answers why

A shooting around midnight Friday at a DWI checkpoint along Highway 17 in Leland involved seven deputies and two suspects who were taken to the hospital.

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Related Topix: Leland, NC, Brunswick County, NC

WMBF

Names released in deputy-involved shooting in Leland

New information has been released in the shooting of two suspects during a DWI checkpoint in Brunswick County on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

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According to dispatch, officers with the New Hanover County Safe Unit were assisting in the checkpoint when shots were fired from a black Lincoln Navigator.

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Related Topix: Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln, SUV

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Shooting at DWI checkpoint

A shooting around midnight Friday evening at a DWI checkpoint along Hwy 17 in Leland sent two suspects to New Hanover Regional Medical Center and involved seven deputies.

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Related Topix: Leland, NC, Brunswick County, NC

Island Gazette Newspaper Online

Carolina Beach Adopts Budget; No Tax Or Fee Increases

The Carolina Beach Town Council unanimously adopted a balanced budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year starting July 1 at their Tuesday June 11, meeting.

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Related Topix: Carolina Beach, NC

WWAY-TV Wilmington

First on 3 Update: Vehicle believed involved in fatal hit-and-run found

The vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist last night has been located and brought in as evidence, according to New Hanover County Dispatch.

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Related Topix: Wrightsville Beach, NC

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Island Gazette Newspaper Online

Wilmington And County Asked To Fund Study Of Possible Merger Of Fire Services

On June 5th, New Hanover County asked the City of Wilmington to jointly participate in a study as the next step in looking at options for the city and county governing boards to consider in providing fire service to the community.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC