Wilmington, NC News

By Gareth McGrathGareth.McGrath@StarNewsOnline.com

Mike Alford, who was appointed to the statewide board last month, will move from his “at large” seat representing rural transportation issues to the position representing Southeastern North Carolina.

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Southeastern N.C. | Republican Congressional candidate Will Breazeale held a press conference Thursday, calling for U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre to give back more than $13,000 in campaign contributions Breazeale deems tainted because of the sources.

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February is Black History Month, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington will offer many activities to highlight African-American history and culture.

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By David ReynoldsDave.Reynolds@StarNewsOnline.com

Wilmington | Several defendants who admitted committing violent crimes in Southeastern North Carolina either face or have been sentenced to long prison terms in the federal justice system.

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