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    A Durham man killed in a helicopter crash in WV. How his family is remembering his legacy on WRAL2 (over-the-air Ch. 5.2 or Spectrum Ch. 1255) at 6 — A Durham family is grappling with grief tonight after a deadly helicopter crash killed their loved one. Tonight on WRAL2 (over-the-air Ch. 5.2 or Spectrum Ch. 1255) at 6, hear how the family is remembering his legacy.

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    Single Stab Wound to Neck Killed Pregnant Newspaper Carrier
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    Vigil Raises Calls For N.C. Fetal Homicide Law
    During a candlelight vigil for an unborn baby that died last month when his mother was murdered, scores of people called Monday for a state law to make killing a pregnant woman a double murder.
    July 10, 2007 10:38 a.m. EDT
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    July 7, 2007 11:58 a.m. EDT
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    Slain Mom's Family to Distribute More Fliers
    Jenna Nielsen's family plans to distribute about 6,000 more fliers this weekend for information about her homicide.
    July 4, 2007 9:10 p.m. EDT
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    Volunteers Hit Streets to Help Find Slain Mom's Killer
    About 30 volunteers handed out fliers Saturday in downtown Raleigh and near the convenience store where Jenna Nielsen was found dead. They’re hoping the personal push will lead to a break in the case.
    July 1, 2007 11:33 a.m. EDT
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    Pregnant Mom's Slaying Could Help Change Fetal Homicide Law
    Attention surrounding the murder of a Fuquay-Varina woman who was eight-months pregnant could help push through two bills currently stalled in legislative committees, a Wake County lawmaker said Friday.
    June 30, 2007 9:37 a.m. EDT
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