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One dead, four hurt in Ocracoke fireworks truck explosion
All injured were crew members of Melrose Pyrotechnics who were working on the island’s Fourth of July fireworks show. The explosion occurred at about 9 a.m. on the campus of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching.
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Renovated Town Point Park in full swing for Harborfest
Most are pleased with the Norfolk park's $11.5 million facelift. Others say it wasn't worth the cost. And where are the water fountains?
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Crews begin cleaning up site of failed Granby Tower project
This week workers drained rainwater, removed debris and leveled dirt at the downtown Norfolk lot. The developer for the site has not spoken publicly in months.
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Portsmouth officials concerned with rapid rise in solicitations
A recent spike in the number of solicitors on Portsmouth streets has prompted officials to consider asking the state for permission to limit or ban them.
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Story - Town Point Park shows off a new lookI remember thinking when the park was first built how nice it would be when the trees matured ..., and when they finally did - the city cuts them down and starts over.
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