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More care is coming for New Hanover and Pender residents with progress on new hospital
A new hospital located in Scotts Hill is another step closer to serving residents in northern New Hanover County and eastern Pender County. The construction crew for Novant Scotts Hill Medical Center placed its last beam on the three-story, 250,000-square-foot community hospital building Tuesday afternoon, marking the completion of the building’s steel structure. The...
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) – An advisory against swimming was posted at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for...
5 things to know about Independence Mall in Wilmington
What some long-timers may consider a Wilmington staple, is turning 45 years old this year. Independence Mall, located on Oleander Drive, has seen a number of changes over the years -- from the loss of Sears to the loss of its cinema. Now, the mall still seems to be busy with a new open-air concept that added new restaurants to the outskirts of the mall's parking lot. ...
Metronet Starts Fiber Optic Network Construction In Wilmington
Wilmington is set to become the newest city in North Carolina to begin Metronet’s multi-gigabit internet service, through a $30 million fiber-optic network. Construction entailing fiber-optic cable installation began on June 28, with first customers slated to receive service beginning in the fall. Significant impacts on both residential customers (up to 5 gigabits per second) and businesses (up to 10 gigabits per second) are planned.
Developer withdraws petition for apartment complex in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A developer’s plan to create a new multi-family development at 6634 Carolina Beach Road was discussed during Monday’s New Hanover County Commissioners meeting. The 6-building, 64-unit complex would have been built on 4.65 acres of land, next to Lord’s Creek neighborhood. Some...
Cape Fear Purple Heart Dinner set for August 2
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Purple Heart Dinner is set for Friday, August 2, in honor of people wounded or killed while serving in the US Military. The event will be at the UNCW Burney Center at 1005 Price Dr., with registration at 3:30 p.m., a Purple Heart Reception at 4 p.m., sponsors and the general public coming in at 4:15 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m.
Assistant DA Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson runs to lead sixth district
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney Ben David will be stepping down this year, leaving his position open for a new DA. On Tuesday, WWAY sat down with Democratic District Attorney Canidate Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson to hear what she hopes to bring to the courtroom.
An Urgent Call to Action: Supporting H.R. 524 for the Future of Wrightsville Beach
Sponsored Content provided by Natalie English - President & CEO, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The pristine shoreline and crystal-clear waters of Wrightsville Beach are beloved not only by locals but also by tourists who are drawn to our community each year. According to a study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a division of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, tourists brought $930 million into New Hanover County in 2021, representing a 55% increase over the previous year. These dollars go towards supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and generating economic activity in the community.
Cape Fear Museum Elects Officers, New Board Members
At its annual meeting in June, Cape Fear Museum Associates Inc. honored retiring board members, elected officers and chose six new board members. Rob Cameron, Terry Espy, Lisa Leath, Karl Ricanek Jr. and Ronna Zimmer retired from the board after six years of service, according to a news release. Dan Owen retired after 12 years of service to Cape Fear Museum – six on the Advisory Board and six on the Associates Board.
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