Wilmington, NC News

A man driving a moped was rushed to the hospital Saturday night after being struck by a Wave Transit bus on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus.The accident happened about 8:30 p.m. on Hurst Drive near Wagoner Drive.

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By Vicky EckenrodeVicky.Eckenrode@StarNewsOnline.com

So, the word carnie - is that an offensive term yet?“Not to me,” said Roy Silvernail. He twisted his left leg around to show the word tattooed on his calf beneath a colorful collage made up of a carnival tent, an admission ticket and a maniacal-looking clown.

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By Patrick GannonPatrick.Gannon@StarNewsOnline.com

It will be the first Election Day as a candidate for Paul Knight, a political newcomer and the only challenger to incumbent Mayor Bill Saffo, who is seeking his second full term as mayor after being appointed to the seat in 2006.

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By Ana Ribeiro and Ken Little Ana.Ribeiro@StarNewsOnline.com

With their proximity and confusing boundaries, sometimes it’s hard to tell whether you’re in Leland or the smaller Belville.

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Carlyle Gee publicly thanked police, EMS and the whole community of Wrightsville Beach last week for their response after the assault on his brother. “People pulled together,” he said at the Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday.

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By Si CantwellSi.Cantwell@StarNewsOnline.com

The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross is more than 100 years old, but it’s not looking back.

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By Shelby SebensShelby.Sebens@StarNewsOnline.com

Carolina Shores voters will choose the type of government they want on Tuesday.On the ballot is a referendum asking voters if they want the town to return to the mayor-council form of government.

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By Robyn TomlinRobyn.Tomlin@StarNewsOnline.com

There are advantages to being a journalist.When you have questions, you can generally find answers.When you want to know what your government officials are up to, you can file a public records request for documents that might give you a behind-the-scenes look at their actions and discussions.

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Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina orthodontist is offering to pay trick-or-treaters to fork over their candy.The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that Dr. Jason Gladwell of Wake Forest will pay children $1 per pound of candy they bring into his office. Children can make the swap on Monday and Wednesday.

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By K.J. WilliamsCitydesk@StarNewsOnline.com

Scotts Hill residents can hear the latest information about Pender County’s plans to bring county water to the community and hear about the future of its fire protection at a neighborhood meeting Tuesday night.

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