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Hot And Sticky With Isolated ThunderstormsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:00PMThe heat will continue on Wednesday with some widely scattered thunderstorms.

Tropical Storm Dora nearly a hurricane in PacificTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:41PMTropical Storm Dora grew to near-hurricane force in the Pacific Ocean Tuesday on a track that would keep it offshore from Mexico.

Wrightsville Beach lifeguards take home awardsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:56AMThe team of 23 lifeguards competed last week against seven other beach teams with less than 100 lifeguards, including Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Teams and individuals competed in various events in the two-day competition.

I have been blowing and goingTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:29AMBy Wyatt Emmerich/Southside Sun I have been blowing and going since school let out. Thousands of Northside parents know just what I mean. With three active adolescent children, just scheduling the summer activities can be a huge chore. Then you have to meet the schedule.

Tropical Storm Bret, overnight latestTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:59AMSigns continue to show Tropical Storm Bret is a minimal treat. The Hurricane Hunter aircraft flew through the storm several times and detected signs of weakening, as pressure inside the storm has risen

Tropical Storm Bret to make waves in South CarolinaTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:42AMTropical Storm Bret might churn up a few good waves at local beaches this week, but surfing is not expected to be spectacular.

Absence of lifeguards is typical for state parksMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:46PMCompetition from higher-paying swimming pools in Mecklenburg County and gated Lake Norman subdivisions has left Lake Norman State Park without lifeguards since 2002, a state parks official said.

VENTURA HIGHWAYSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:19PMThe traditional path for North Shore high school football players who are determined to extend their careers is to attend prep school for a year or to go directly to the college of their choice. However, Salem High's Antonio Reyes didn't want to go down that particular road.

Citizens to meet on sulfur handling, melting facilitySunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:21PMMOREHEAD CITY — Surprise news of a proposed sulfur facility to be built at the state port in Morehead City has been a flashback to 10 years ago for many Carteret County residents. Citizens opposed then to the prospect of a liquefied natural gas...