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    Titan Cement Plant

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    Mercury is a sly pollutant - most of us are exposed to it indirectly by consuming contaminated fish. How the metal, which is found naturally in the Earth's crust, ends up in our seafood is a complicated process that scientists don't completely understand. Learn more about the effects of mercury and more news about the Titan plant project.

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    Our Backyard Birds

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    View the Star-News' interactive guide to birds of the Cape Fear region.

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    Counting Croaks

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    Listen up. Many of Southeastern North Carolina's nearly two dozen species of frogs and toads might be in trouble, threatened by encroaching development and disease. So state biologists are recruiting volunteers to help monitor local populations by listening to their calls.

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    Sea of Change

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    Learn more about sea-level rise, what's causing it and what it means for the future of coastal North Carolina in this special report by the 'Star-News.'

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    Deadly Toll

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    Fatal crash rates are on the rise in Brunswick County. It's logical to conclude that the number of deaths would increase as traffic volumes continue to grow. But the county's fatal crash rate - which takes the extra traffic into account - is also growing. In other words, crash deaths are outpacing traffic growth, according to the DOT statistics.

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    A Lasting Love

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    Wife's dementia doesn't dim Wilmington man's devotion.

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    Election 2008

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    On Nov. 4, 2008, 47-year-old Barack Obama became the first black president-elect of the United States. Here's a look back at his life and the historic election results.

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    The Legacy Continues

    Learn More Photo gallery Battleship
    The North Carolina is the fourth ship of the Navy to carry its name and is the Navy's next generation attack submarine. It is able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate missiles and has improved stealthiness and surveillance capabilities.

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    Water and sewer bill

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    Do you have questions about the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority? Is your bill too high? Here's how to find the answers you need.

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    Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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    The Carolina Beach Boardwalk has fallen into disrepair. But a group of local residents, businesses and officials is determined to turn it around.