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8 hrs ago | StarNewsOnline.com

Pills, video games among items stolen in break-ins across New Hanover

Published: Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. People reported home break-ins in several New Hanover County neighborhoods late last week, according to sheriff's office reports.

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Related Topix: Video Games

Sun Nov 22, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

MyReporter: Waterfront tower is tallest in New Hanover

The PPD building in Wilmington is seen from above. Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. The tallest building in New Hanover County is the PPD tower along the riverfront in downtown Wilmington, said city planner Ron Satterfield.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Q-Notes

No re-election bid for openly gay Boseman

State Sen. Julia Boseman , the only openly gay or lesbian member of the General Assembly, announced Thursday she will not seek re-election when her term ends in 2010.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Wilmington, NC

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Squall Lines

Stimulus Watch: New Hanover

Following up on yesterdaya s post about stimulus spending in Brunswick, here is Capitol Monitora s analysis of the $23 million in grants and contracts awarded to date in New Hanover County.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Julia Boseman won't seek re-election next year

Here is the text of her e-mailed announcement: Today, I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the North Carolina Senate.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WECT-TV Wilmington

Dunn found guilty of murder

A jury in New Hanover County found Rono Dunn guilty Wednesday of murdering Dywaune Simpson in Wilmington two years ago.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro

WECT-TV Wilmington

New Hanover Co. deputy wanted for assault in Bruns. Co.

A New Hanover County sheriff's deputy, Nick Dillon, is wanted for assaulting a female.

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, NC

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

NC deputy fired, charged with assaulting wife

A North Carolina sheriff's deputy has been accused of assaulting his estranged wife.

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Wilmington, NC, Brunswick County, NC, Alexander County, NC

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Lumina News

County will maintain services despite economy

16, to continue the struggle of maintaining services in the face of steep budget cuts and cascading revenue sources.

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StarNewsOnline.com

New Hanover County sheriff's deputy wanted on charges of hitting estranged wife

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. LELAND Leland police are searching for a New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy who is accused of assaulting his estranged wife Sunday.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro, Burgaw, NC

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Island Gazette Online

New Hanover County Toys For Tots Campaign

In 1947, the wife of Major Bill Hendricks, sewed together a "Raggedy Ann" Doll, she gave that doll to her husband and asked him to find some charity that would give it to a needy child at Christmas.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US News, Life, Holidays, Christmas

WECT-TV Wilmington

Veteran's Day: Honoring those who fight for our freedom

Today is Veteran's Day - a day American citizens use to honor those who fight for our freedom and an occasion that is keenly felt at military bases across the nation.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro

Fri Nov 13, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Many new attorneys having tough time in this economy

Kristen Formanek, a recently hired assistant district attorney in New Hanover County, just finished law school and is grateful to have found her dream job despite a tough market that has affected every corner of the economy from construction to courthouses.

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Related Topix: University of Iowa, Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro, 9, Wake Forest University

Thu Nov 12, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Why was Shaune Simpson shot to death?

Why was 21-year-old Dywaune ReShaune Simpson- also known as Shaune and Debbie, or Debbie-cakes, or Deb- why was he shot execution style in Nesbitt Courts on Oct.

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Lumina News

Elections change attitudes, especially here in New Hanover County

's 2009 municipal elections on Nov. 3 has officially been declared. Canvassing has ended after the approval of 55 provisional ballots among the four municipalities, not enough for any defeated candidate to inch ahead of their leading competitors, said Director Bonnie Williams of the New Hanover County Board of Elections.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Wed Nov 11, 2009

WECT-TV Wilmington

Armed robbery at Burger King, authorities investigate

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place Wednesday morning.

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StarNewsOnline.com

County officials weigh possibility of additional smoking restrictions

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. Local county health officials are considering new smoking restrictions once the statewide ban on puffing in bars and restaurants takes effect Jan.

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health, Brunswick County, NC, Bolivia, NC

Tue Nov 10, 2009

WECT-TV Wilmington

New Hanover Co. man creates an "Earth Ball" to travel the world

One man's mission in life has been turning heads on the intracoastal waterway in New Hanover County.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

WECT-TV Wilmington

Gang education set for parents in New Hanover County

Parents in New Hanover County are set to get an education on gangs in the Wilmington area.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Saffo cruises to re-election in Wilmington mayoral race

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and wife, Renee, watch as the vote totals from some of the final precincts are posted at the New Hanover Board of Elections in Wilmington Tuesday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, NC, Wilmington Metro

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