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Pet Pals: Adult dogs looking for forever homes
WILMINGTON (WWAY) — This week’s Pet Pals are two adult mix dogs named Storm and Rain. Storm is a 4-year-old male lab mix, and Rain is a 4-year-old female mix. New Hanover County Animal Services staff says their owner surrendered them to the shelter. Staff says they get along well and would do best if adopted together, however, they can be adopted out separately as well.
Drones quickly becoming the wave of the future for public safety and to fight crime
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Several agencies in New Hanover and Brunswick counties have formed a regional drone team to fight crime and protect the public. They include the Wilmington Police and Fire Departments, Oak Island and Leland Police Departments, and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. They use a variety of different types and sizes of drones.
Business Park, Storage Garages Proposed In Castle Hayne
Community meetings will be held this week for two new projects proposed in northern New Hanover County. One proposal would bring luxury garage-style storage units to Castle Hayne. The other looks to develop a business center with flex commercial space on a site formerly slated for a pickleball facility. A...
More than 150 rip current rescues in the first 4 days of summer in ENC, risk again high Tuesday
There were a total of 152 water rescues during dangerous rip currents at the North Carolina coast between the official start of summer on Thursday and the end of the day on Sunday. Officials with the National Weather Service say the majority were near Wilmington in New Hanover County and...
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