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Archive for November, 2008

Man arrested after drunken driving crash injures 1

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

A 21-year-old Wilmington man was charged with driving drunk, recklessly and with an open container after he rear-ended a sport utility vehicle that rolled over, ejecting the passenger.

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Tracking transmitters a lifesaver for caregivers

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

A couple of years ago, Beth Stukes was doing chores around the house and realized her son, Brent, then 6, was gone.<br>Since her son is autistic and doesn’t talk, Stukes imagined the worst. She knew he couldn’t ask for help if he was lost, and wondered if he would even cry out if he’d fallen.

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Students lie, cheat, steal, but say they’re good

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

NEW YORK | In the past year, 30 percent of U.S. high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, according to a new, large-scale survey suggesting that Americans are too apathetic about ethical standards.

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Autism doesn’t deter 17-year-old Port City author

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Fifth-grade teacher Kathy Wallen said allowing young students to meet someone like Alea Bushardt can do something that even the best teacher might struggle to accomplish: Make reading and writing seem fun and cool.

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Crossroads: Burgaw and Kure Beach ahead of the curve in safety

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Any time part of Southeastern North Carolina is recognized in a positive way in the traffic and transportation realm, it’s reason to celebrate.<br>That happened last week, as AAA Carolinas’ Foundation for Traffic Safety recognized the towns of Burgaw and Kure Beach for their efforts in promoting traffic safety.

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India claims Mumbai gunman tied to Pakistani group

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

MUMBAI, India | The only gunman captured after a 60-hour terrorist siege of Mumbai said he belonged to a Pakistani militant group with links to the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, a senior police officer said Sunday.

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Flotilla endures rainy weather

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

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Local charities benefit from local craft fair

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

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Hurricane season wraps up as second most destructive on record

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

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Oyster roast cures leftover blues

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

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