Wilmington, NC News

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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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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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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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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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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