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12 hrs ago | WWAY-TV Wilmington

Coroner and his funeral home named in descecration of remains suit

A Southport woman is suing a funeral home owned by Brunswick County's coroner claiming her husband's remains were desecrated.

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Related Topix: Southport, NC

16 hrs ago | WWAY-TV Wilmington

Brunswick Co.'s Pruden named regional Superintendent of the Year

Brunswick County Schools Superintendent Edward Pruden has been named the 2013-2014 Southeast Regional Superintendent of the Year.

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Related Topix: Brunswick, NC, Edward, NC, Education Etc.

Sun May 19, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Missing swimmer recovered

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered. It happened around 7 a.m. Sunday morning.

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Related Topix: Holden Beach, NC, Oak Island, NC

Sat May 18, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Proposed bill creates concern for dune protection

Oak Island town leaders are concerned about a proposed Senate bill that could take away the ability for towns to make their own laws.

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Fri May 17, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Former officer charged with solicitation of a minor falsely reports robbery

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC A former officer with the Northwest Police Department was the victim of an armed robbery in November, 2012, but never reported the incident to authorities.

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Related Topix: Northwest, NC, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

Police chief speaks out on prostitution sting

The police chief of Boiling Spring Lakes is speaking out about a prostitution sting that has shaken up the small town.

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Related Topix: Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, Northwest, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

Northwest officer charged with solicitation of a minor

NORTHWEST, NC An officer with the Northwest Police Department was arrested for solicitation of a minor for prostitution, according to the NC Department of Justice.

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Related Topix: Northwest, NC, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Island Gazette Newspaper Online

Carolina Beach Council Approves $30,000 For Environmental Study

The Town of Carolina Beach was granted another extension from the U.S. Army to continue various operations until September of this year on land leased since the early 1970's. Now they must pay for an environmental assessment of the property.

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Related Topix: Carolina Beach, NC, US Army, US Military, Kure Beach, NC

Thu May 16, 2013

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Still no sign of missing swimmer in Holden Beach

Chief Layne said the Holden Beach Police, Tri Beach Fire and the Brunswick County Sheriff's office are combing Lockwood Folly Inlet for Sample.

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Related Topix: Holden Beach, NC

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Police: Firefighter arrested in BSL prostitution case; cop was robbed during encounter

Police say two more people have been arrested in connection with a prostitution case in Boiling Spring Lakes, including a firefighter.

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Related Topix: Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, Northwest, NC

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Marking History: Old Brunswick County Jail

If it weren't for the sign out front, or the black bars on the windows, you may miss this piece of history in Southport.

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Related Topix: Southport, NC

Wed May 15, 2013

WWAY-TV Wilmington

First on 3: Northwest cop quit before prostitution arrest; warrant details allegations

Michael Hayes was arrested this morning and charged with one count of solicitation of a minor for prostitution and one count of filing a false report and given a $5,000 bond, according to Jennifer Canada with the NC Department of Justice.

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Related Topix: Northwest, NC, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Tue May 14, 2013

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Search suspended for missing swimmer; crews to resume search Wednesday morning

A search for a missing swimmer has been called off for the night, according to Brunswick County Emergency Services Director Anthony Marzano.

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Related Topix: Holden Beach, NC, Oak Island, NC

Mon May 13, 2013

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Property owner sues Brunswick County over eminent domain

Eminent domain lets government take ownership of private property for public use in exchange for fair market value.

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Related Topix: Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Fri May 10, 2013

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Only on 3: Shallotte attorney plans primary challenge against Jon David

Voters in Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties will have a couple of candidates to choose from in next year's Republican Primary for district attorney.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Shallotte, NC

WECT-TV Wilmington

Mini horses find refuge at Brunswick County rescue

Debbie Batholomew, director of the United States Equine Rescue League Southeast Coast Chapter, is rescuing horses from tough circumstances.

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The Mountaineer Publishing Company

Owens earns N.C. county clerk designation

Amanda Owens, Haywood County executive assistant/deputy clerk, received the North Carolina Certified County Clerk designation from the School of Government at the University of Chapel Hill.

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Related Topix: Haywood County, NC, Chapel Hill, NC

Thu May 09, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Cupcake scam targets small businesses

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC One scam is making the rounds in Brunswick County that really takes the cake.

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Related Topix: Cake, Baked Goods, Life, Dessert, Food, Small Business, Personal Finance, Oak Island, NC, Wedding

WECT-TV Wilmington

Gun sale scammers target seniors

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC According to police, there's been a large increase in online fraudulent gun sales.

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WWAY-TV Wilmington

Only on 3: Man wants $100,000 from Leland for incident with police

A man police arrested during a June 2011 domestic situation says officers went too far.

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Related Topix: Leland, NC, Criminal Defense Law, Law