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Extreme heat days are becoming more common. Is Wilmington ready?
August in Wilmington began like the last few weeks of July in the Cape Fear region ended − under a heat advisory. With heat indexes away from the coast pushing well into the triple digits, residents were advised by the National Weather Service's Wilmington office to "limit prolonged outdoor exposure and drink plenty of water." ...
Cumberland County kicks off school year with new non-invasive weapons detection system
Cumberland County Schools debut new security measures for first day of school. On Monday, about 50,000 students returned to Cumberland County's 86 schools. New this year in the district, a non-invasive weapons detection system will be installed in all middle and high schools starting in September. The system is something...
GUC buying Grimesland sewer main, eyes town's system
A new subdivision outside Grimesland prompted Greenville Utilities Commission to purchase a portion of a nine-mile force main that feeds the town’s sewage to GUC’s wastewater treatment plant. GUC’s Board of Commissioners approved the purchase along with granting additional sewer discharge capacity to the town when it met last week. GUC Attorney Phillip Dixon said the developers of Luke’s Landing, which is next to the force main, will request annexation...
Residents question permit proposal for Hotel Hinton project at courthouse green meeting
EDENTON — In a scene reminiscent of colonial times, about 40 Edenton residents gathered on the green at the historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse last week to question how their local government plans to respond to a developer’s request to start renovations at the long-vacant Hinton Hotel property. Outer Banks based-SAGA Construction and Development has applied for a major special use permit from the town of Edenton to begin renovations on the Hotel Hinton property on East King Street. According to its plans, SAGA wants...
“Peculiar odors” may persist following J&J Snack Foods fire in Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) – People living in the area near the J&J Snack Foods facility may continue to experience strong odors following a fire at the facility last Monday. That fire caused significant structural damage, according the Holly Ridge Fire Department. In a Facebook post from the department Saturday, officials said the building is […]
Traveling Monstrance makes visit to Windsor, Colerain
The towns of Colerain, Windsor and Williamston were graced this past weekend by a Traveling Monstrance sponsored by Williamston’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The religious procession was held in conjunction with the Diocese of Raleigh’s Centennial Celebration that began in January 2024. The event was held in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 16, in Williamston on Aug. 17 and in Colerain at the migrant farm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The goal...
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