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‘We can not do this alone’: Officials provide update to Wilmington violent action plan
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Stopping violent crimes in Port City doesn’t depend on just one law enforcement agency, but rather a group of agencies under the Violent Crime Action Plan. Wilmington Police, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI are all working together and officials say...
$242M fed grant to help replace NC's Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Editor’s note: The following story is being republished with permission from CoastalReview.org The state has secured about half of the $485 million it needs to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington with a proposed high-rise, fixed-span bridge. Built in 1969, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is a 3,000-foot-long steel vertical-lift bridge that connects Brunswick and New Hanover counties. ...
What are the beach hazard flag colors, and what do they mean? | MyReporter
Many love to spend a day on the beach basking in the sun, lounging under an umbrella, or taking a refreshing dip in the ocean. Though, it's important to remember that not all ocean conditions are ideal for swimming. Fortunately, a variety of color-coded flags serve as helpful guides, alerting...
After superintendent's firing, New Hanover has an acting leader. Who is he?
After voting to terminate Superintendent Charles Foust's contract earlier this month, the New Hanover County Board of Education appointed Christopher Barnes as acting superintendent. In a statement from the district, Barnes said he is committed to ensuring a smooth transition while the district searches for a new superintendent. “My priority...
New Hanover County home listings asked for less money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in New Hanover County listed for $571,400 in June, down 3.1% from the previous month's $589,494, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 0.4% from $568,950. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for...
Flood of concerns: Planning board denies western bank amendments
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — “We’ve really struggled with this whole entire text amendment — this whole entire comprehensive plan,” planning board member Cameron Moore said Thursday evening. “What is the true vision over there?”. ALSO: Western banks: ‘Downtown riverfront’ plan amendment to allow 5-story...
One dead, one critically injured after shooting in New Hanover neighborhood
One man is dead, and another is critically injured following an attempted break-in and shooting at a New Hanover residence. Deputies responded to a shooting at 636 Capeside Drive early Saturday morning, according to a news release from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. A homeowner acted in self-defense when a man attempted...
One dead, one injured after early morning shooting in Capeside Village
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, one person is dead and another is injured after an early morning shooting on Saturday in the Capeside Village neighborhood. A 74-year-old David Rose attempted to unlawfully enter the home of a homeowner on Capeside Drive, according...
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