Wilmington, NC News

Williston Middle School and New Hanover High School are on lock-down as a precautionary measure while officers search the area for a breaking and entering suspect, according to a dispatcher with New Hanover County’s 911 center.

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By Chris MazzoliniChris.Mazzolini@StarNewsOnline.com

Under the recommended New Hanover County budget, residents will see their property and sales tax burden increase, but the county commissioners say they are only doing what the voters command.

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By Gareth McGrathGareth.McGrath@StarNewsOnline.com

Celebrating efforts to protect the golden sedge along with Endangered Species Day, which is Friday, was why nearly a dozen environmentalists and officials found themselves traipsing through an open, wet savannah near the Holly Shelter Game Land.

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By Kay WarnerSpecial to the StarNews

The third annual family/friend Caregivers Day Out Celebration will be held Wednesday at Camp Kirkwood in Watha. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m.

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By Gareth McGrathGareth.McGrath@StarNewsOnline.com

Last year, the nation’s airlines lost more than $8 billion as they weathered one of the worst economies in more than 70 years.

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