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Wrightsville Beach Police Officer II, T. Greene, patrols the beach strand in the department’s SUV near Johnnie Mercer’s Pier on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
 
 
  
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ONLINE EDITION: Great Fire anniversary Saturday, Jan. 28
Police chief shares progress, hears new concerns
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Crack down coming for kite surfing, personal watercraft speeds, for-profit beach users
Study puts price tag on potential health risks from proposed cement plant emissions
Wrightsville Beach board sets tone for tough budget negotiations
Saffo’s state of the city planned for Jan. 30
Doctors renew push to ban teens from tanning beds
Commissioners take steps toward renourishment permit
NHC superintendent, high school principals take parents’ questions on live TV
Newkirk leads museum board in 2012
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Boy Scouts visit New River Air Station
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Perdue won’t seek re-election
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Gresham’s passion for service leads to AmeriCorps
Historic Wilmington Foundation receives grant for Most Threatened Historic Places
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