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College Crime Stoppers program honored at CCCC

The Onslow County Crime Stopper program has been honored for bringing its message to students. Crime Stoppers helped Coastal Carolina Community College get a program up and running on campus.

Updated 5:39 PM

N.C. unemployment rate higher than average in October

New unemployment numbers released Friday show that North Carolina's jobless rate is up to 11 percent in October from 10.8 percent in September. It may seem like a small increase, but it's still tough for those who have spent much of this year in the unemployment line.

Updated 5:06 PM

October sees increased unemployment for North Carolina

North Carolina's unemployment rate increased to 11 percent last month. That number is up from 10.8 percent in September. October marked the ninth straight month of double digit unemployment in the state.

11/20/2009 12:45 PM

Azalea Festival considers Munley as possible queen

More than 1,000 people are pushing for a unique way to honor police officer Sgt. Kim Munley, the North Carolina native credited with helping to stop the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 soldiers.

Updated 9:26 AM

Happier Thanksgiving coming to base thanks to donation

Some Cherry Point Marines will have a happier Thanksgiving this year thanks to a donation by the New Bern Military Alliance. The group gave $1,000 to the base’s Thanksgiving meal program.

11/20/2009 09:24 AM

Sink hole blocks road into Swansboro neighborhoods

Heavy rains and a broken water pipe reopened a sink hole in Swansboro. The hole, about 8 feet wide, is located on Shell Rock Landing Road, the only way into neighborhoods.

Updated 9:19 AM

Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD

Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.

11/20/2009 08:30 AM

Donations come in during N.C. Children's Promise

Thursday was a special day at the North Carolina Children's Hospital. Hospital officials held the annual Children's Promise fundraising celebration to raise money to help very sick children from all across the state.

11/19/2009 10:06 PM

Initiative promotes math, science skills among students

News 14 Carolina's parent company, Time Warner Cable, is putting up $100 million of cash for kids. Company executives say the Connect a Million Minds initiative is a five-year investment to help spur more student interest in math and science subjects.

Updated 11/19/2009 09:56 PM

State Sen. Boseman will not run for reelection

Sen. Julia Boseman announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection to the state Senate. Boseman represents the ninth district, including New Hanover County.

11/19/2009 09:10 PM

Newport man pleads guilty to child porn charges

A 74-year-old Newport man pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in federal court Wednesday. Police say the photos were discovered when he took his computer in for repair in 2007.

11/19/2009 10:56 AM

Marine found guilty of soliciting sex after undercover bust

A Marine will spend over four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to soliciting sex from an underage girl. Officers arrested 24-year-old John Leone after a three-month investigation.

11/19/2009 08:35 AM

Residents hold memorial for fishermen presumed dead

A memorial service Wednesday night remembered two of the three Carteret County fishermen presumed dead after their boat disappeared. Family and friends gathered in Newport to remember the victims who were last seen off the coast of Cape May, N.J.

Updated 11/18/2009 10:05 PM

Struggling retailers hiring less during holiday season

Businesses and retailers traditionally open up many job positions during the holiday season. But with the state's unemployment rate at 10.8 percent, many applicants have been experiencing a competitive job market, making it difficult to find work.

Updated 11/18/2009 08:58 PM

High demand for H1N1 vaccine means long waiting lists

The waiting lists for the H1N1 vaccine continue to grow. In Pender County, health professionals say the high demand existed before the recent news of a student at Topsail High dying from the virus.

11/18/2009 07:17 PM

Lawmakers look for sources of financial aid funding

A joint legislative committee is meeting to discuss how to find the cash to help students go to college, even as more and more North Carolina families are requesting and qualifying for financial aid.

Updated 11/18/2009 06:32 PM

Parents create Operation Homecoming for Marines

Tuesday afternoon, the parents of the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines waited for their loved ones to return from Afghanistan. While the Marines were deployed, their families created Operation Homecoming and formed a network that's gaining nationwide attention.

Updated 11/18/2009 05:35 PM

3 hurt after boat crashes into Atlantic Beach bridge

A boat crashed into the Atlantic Beach Bridge on Tuesday, critically injuring one man and hurting two others. Morehead City police say the boat hit the support beam of the high-rise bridge.

Updated 11/18/2009 01:31 PM

Group of Marines, sailors arrive home at Camp Lejeune

Some 150 Marines and sailors are home after a seven month deployment to Afghanistan. The Marines are part of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and conducted counterinsurgency operations on the front lines.

11/18/2009 08:47 AM

Pender County high school student dies from H1N1 virus

A Pender County high school student has died from complications caused by the H1N1 virus. The Pender County Health Department says the teen died Nov. 6 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Updated 11/17/2009 09:56 PM

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