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CAROLINA BEACH -- On bar owner is very happy to be alive, after police say they thwarted a plot to have him and two other people killed. James Yuratovich appeared in district court Thursday, charged with conspiracy to solicit first-degree murder. Police say he tried to hire a hit man to have Danny McLaughlin shot in the doorway of his home.

McLaughlin said it all stems from an incident about six months ago at the bar he owns, The Fat Pelican. "Last time he came in here, he had a knife," McLaughlin said. "We had him arrested for that, sent him to court and he was guilty for that."
» Full Story | WECT - February 9, 2007

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New Bern man among 7 killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Iraqi report claims the aircraft was shot down. A New Bern man who left for Iraq last week was among the seven killed during Wednesday's helicopter crash in Fallujah, neighbors said Thursday.
» Full Story | Sun Journal - February 9, 2007

Fire destroys Fairfield Harbour condos

Manager plans on rebuilding the units that were gutted. The flames leapt to the tree tops, three times the height of the Fairways Villas in Fairfield Harbour. "This was just unbelievable," Justine Gustafson said of the fire that destroyed four condominium units in Fairfield Harbour. "It was like a bonfire. You could hear the crackling."
» Full Story | Sun Journal - February 9, 2007

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Hoggard nips New Hanover for share of conference crown

After all those losses, the Hoggard boys basketball team didn't know if it would be possible. Beat New Hanover? Win the conference title? Those seemed like far-off dreams. Not anymore.
» Full Story | Star News- February 9, 2007

Carolina's veterans the difference against Duke

Durham | At the time, it didn't seem like a game-changing move, but it was. With 16:33 remaining in North Carolina's 79-73 victory at Duke on Wednesday night, Tar Heels coach Roy Williams substituted for freshmen starters Wayne Ellington, Ty Lawson and Brandan Wright.
» Full Story | Star News - February 9, 2007

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Featured Events

February 10:

Valentines Day Dinner Gala & Silent Auction. The event will begin at 7PM at The Loft @ Cafe Phoenix. Celebrate Valentines Day by helping your community at this invite only affair Dinner Gala & Silent Auction with limited seating. Ticket donations are 40 dollars per person and 75 dollars per couple and includes appetizer, full course meal, dessert, beverages & Champagne toast.

February 10:

Bladen Community College Foundation - Sweetheart Ball. The Ball is being held at Lu Mi Vineyard and will run from 8PM-11PM. This is a semi-formal event with music and hors d'oeuvres the price is $25.00 per couple.

February 12:

Chapter 11 - Disabled American Veterans Meeting. Chapter 11 of the Disabled American Veterans will hold their monthly meeting/dinner at 6 p.m. at 4601 Park Ave, Wilmington. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. for a cost of $5.

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