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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information regarding Michael Dwan Hall III. The 15-year-old, from Tar Hee, was last seen at his home at 1:00 AM Friday, October 2. Contact the office with any leads or use the anonymous reporting app.
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Hoggard football defeated crosstown rival New Hanover with a score of 42-0 at Scott Braswell Stadium on Friday night. The Vikings built their lead through multiple touchdowns, taking a commanding 42-0 advantage into halftime.
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The Battleship North Carolina is celebrating 65 years since its arrival in Wilmington. Volunteers are working to preserve the stories behind the names of over 10,000 North Carolinians who died during World War II. This effort involves researching records to keep these histories alive.
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Residents near Ocean Isle Beach may continue to see and smell smoke from the recent Quarry Road Fire. The Ocean Isle Beach Police Department stated that heavy smoke is affecting the area, and crews are actively monitoring conditions. Drivers are urged to use caution due to potential visibility reductions.
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Two men were arrested and dozens of firearms seized following a joint investigation in Boiling Spring Lakes. The initial complaint concerned alleged criminal activity and the manufacturing of non-tax-paid liquor at a home on Pine Lake Road. Authorities found items including a 30-gallon liquor still and multiple firearms.
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Living Hope Day Center will not move forward with purchasing a property at 10th and Dock streets in Wilmington. The decision followed public concerns raised by nearby residents and New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Christopher Barnes regarding the proposed location's suitability.
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The university acquired its first humanoid robot in April for about $60,000. Students are using the robot to gain hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and advanced robotics. The goal is to prepare students for careers in fields like healthcare and manufacturing.
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A section of East Arcadia Road, also known as State Road 1741, will close for several days next week due to a crossline replacement. The closure is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 5, at 8 a.m., and NCDOT anticipates reopening it by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
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A statewide campaign, powered by North Carolina schoolchildren collecting dimes, helped save the Battleship North Carolina from being scrapped. The effort raised over $300,000 to pay for its tow and permanent berth in Wilmington. The ship remains a memorial to those who died during World War II.
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The Wilmington Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out next week at Long Leaf Park. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can meet WPD officers and enjoy giveaways, music, games, and free food.
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Wilmington Police are investigating the death of a man that occurred following a medical emergency during a traffic stop Wednesday night. Officers stopped a vehicle on Wrightsville Avenue after noticing an expired registration and found suspected cocaine inside. Despite treatment from emergency personnel, the man died.
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Broomtail Brewing is hosting its Hops & Hope fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. The event benefits Hope Harbor Home, a Brunswick County organization supporting those impacted by domestic violence. Proceeds from the Persephone beer sale will be donated, and the event is free to the public.
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