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Coast Guard has a long, diligent history in Wilmington, despite having no vessel here now
Wilmington hasn't been home to a U.S. Coast Guard vessel for more than four years, but the seafaring service's history in the city remains. In fact, Wilmington's Coast Guard history goes all the way back to the first president of the United States, George Washington, who commissioned the first 10 U.S. Revenue Cutters in 1791 under the recommendation of Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.
City Receives $16M Offer For Parking Decks, Office Building
Wilmington City Council members are expected to discuss the potential sale of city-owned parking decks and an office building at 115 N. Third St. next week. According to agenda documents for the council's meeting Tuesday night, city staff recently received an unsolicited offer of $16 million for the city-owned Market Street deck at 115 Market St., the city's Second Street deck at 114 N. Second St., the five-story office building at 115 N. Third St. and the property at 210 Chestnut St.
New Hanover County Planning Board votes to “not recommend” that commissioners approve amendment to Western Bank’s Comprehensive Plan
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The future of the Western Bank is up in the air once again after New Hanover County’s Planning Board voted against a proposed amendment to the Western Bank’s comprehensive plan Thursday night. The amendment will now go in front of New Hanover County...
Jefferson Weaver • Vampires, Santa Claus and Jack Kerouac
On a cold winter’s day, with a nor’easter howling in from the Atlantic, I thought I would be stabbed by Santa Claus. He wasn’t really Santa, of course. He was just a scruffy, down on his luck looking fellow with a magnificent but filthy beard, and long white hair curling down from a red toboggan cap. He didn’t wear a red suit, but an ancient military surplus coat and jeans. He did carry a bag over one shoulder, but it was an old army duffel, not a sack full of presents. One thumb was struck defiantly out in the weather, as if daring someone to give him a ride.
Wrightsville Beach has new acting chief of police
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Wrightsville Beach Police Department has new leadership. According to the town’s staff directory for the Police Department, Jason Bishop is listed as Acting Chief of Police. Bishop is also referred to as “Captain – Patrol Operations.”. WWAY is working to...
Rulmeca Corporation: Motorized Pulleys
Rulmeca Corporation is responsible for the selling, assembly, service, repair and distribution of Motorized Pulleys in the USA. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rulmeca Group, we are the liaison between our customers and Rulmeca factories in Europe. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, a major seaport, Rulmeca Corporation is positioned to support our customers by minimizing lead time and maximizing customer service. Our experienced staff and customized facility allow us to assemble and support Motorized Pulleys in the most efficient way possible. Visit our website for more information.
Millions awarded to help fund replacement of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Millions in grant dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help fund the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. According to Sen. Thom Tillis and Gov. Roy Cooper, the $242 million Bridge Investment Program-Large Bridge Project discretionary grant is funded by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The award will cover about half the cost of the replacement, which is estimated to cost around $485 million.
Still no trial date for one of three charged in double murder at home of former TRU Colors COO
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - There is still no trial date for Raquel Adams, one of three people charged in connection to a double murder in the home of former TRU Colors COO in 2021, per District Attorney Ben David’s office. In May, the case was continued by Judge Jones...
Galloway Hall demolition begins at The University of North Carolina Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Demolition has begun on The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s first dormitory, Galloway Hall. Galloway was completed in 1971 and during its prime, housed as many as 400 students. However, wear and tear on the building has left it unutilized by the University. Plans...
Marlins fall to Sharks despite 12 hits
MOREHEAD CITY — The Marlins have struggled on offense throughout much of the Coastal Plain League season, but that wasn’t necessarily the case Thursday versus the Wilmington Sharks. Morehead City registered double-digit hits for just the fourth time in 34 games, however, it managed just three runs on...
Wrightsville Beach's acting town manager fires Police Chief David Squires
Longtime Wrightsville Beach alderman Hank Miller confirmed that Police Chief David Squires had been fired after a conversation with Tony Wilson, the town’s acting manager, as first reported by WECT. Police Captain Jason Bishop is now serving as the town’s acting police chief. Squires was hired by the...
Leland town manager discusses town hall expansion project following approval of bonds
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Earlier this week, the State Treasurer’s Local Government Commission approved up to $13.5 million in bonds for the Leland Town Hall expansion project. This expansion will add more than 20,000 square feet and around 60 offices to the existing building. Town manager David Hollis...
Pet of the Week: Kittens from the NHC Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Two approximately 10-week-old kittens will soon be available for adoption from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter. According to an animal services officer, the two kittens, who are brothers, will be available for adoption on Monday, July 15. The two are neutered...
USDOT awards $242 million grant to help replace Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A $242 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will to go towards the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington, Gov. Roy Cooper’s Office announced on Friday. Funding for this grant comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “This major grant...
ACCESS of Wilmington holds basketball event with the Wilmington Fire Department
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Some indoor basketball took place in Wilmington to help break down some barriers. ACCESS of Wilmington is a nonprofit that helps to eliminate barriers to health and wellness through sports. On Thursday, some members of the Wilmington Fire Department shot hoops at Grace United Methodist Church with some of the children involved in the program. This is one of many events ACCESS hosts during the summer. With the hot temps outside, organizers decided to move the fun indoors to keep everyone nice and cool.
Wilmington bridge project gets $242 million federal grant
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project received a $242 million grant on Friday, July 12, from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Biden Administration announced. That funding represents about half of the $485 million cost of the project. The funding comes from the 2021 infrastructure law passed by Congress...
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