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‘It tasted dirty’: Little River residents raise concerns over bad-tasting water
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - Smelly and bad-tasting water has some Little River residents avoiding the tap. Donald Johnson said he’s been drinking water from the tap since the 1980s until this week when he noticed an odd taste and smell. “I got some water the night before last...
UNCW Deputy Director of Athletics appointed to be director of athletics at UMBC
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - UNCW Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Women Administrator Tiffany Tucker has been appointed to be the director of athletics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Tucker began with UNCW in the athletics department in January of 2019 and was promoted to deputy athletic director...
North Carolina Secures $242M Grant for Cape Fear Bridge Replacement
The Biden Administration has awarded a $242 million grant through its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, a 3,000-foot-long steel vertical-lift structure built in 1969, currently serves as a critical transportation link carrying U.S. Highways 17, 76, and 421 over the Cape Fear River, connecting Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
Try these 7 restaurants if you want Calabash-style seafood in the Wilmington area
The seafood scene in the Wilmington area is more diverse than ever, with fine dining options like manna, Seabird and Catch, and other eateries with menus inspired by Hawaiian, Japanese and Mexican fare. But this area is also home to its own brand of fried seafood. Some of the longtime favorite restaurants have closed, but others still carry on the traditions started in fish camps and other informal, family friendly eateries. Here are a few to check out in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties.
NCino Named To List Of World's Top Fintech Companies
Wilmington-headquartered nCino was recently included on a list of the world’s top 250 fintech companies. Compiled by CNBC and market research firm Statista, the list highlights top fintech companies based on key performance indicators. Inclusion on the list “reinforces nCino’s reputation as a company that has an innovative impact on financial services globally,” a company news release stated.
Construction Begins in Wilmington on Metronet’s $30M Fiber-Optic Network
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Construction in Wilmington has begun on a $30M fiber-optic network that will bring multi-gigabit internet service to the city’s homes and businesses, Metronet announced today. Named the fastest major ISP in the country for 2024 by PCMag, Metronet will offer customers ultrafast speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716170306/en/ Metronet Begins Construction on $30M Fiber-Optic Network Serving Wilmington (Photo: Business Wire)
Yosake and The Husk closed due to fire, sprinkler damage
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Crews responded to a fire in downtown Wilmington at the Roudabush Building Tuesday morning, July 16, according to the city’s fire department. Per the Wilmington Fire Department, firefighters responded to a business on S Front Street at around 11:15 a.m. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system, and nobody was injured.
Who Won 'Battle on the Beach' 2024? The Winners Shared Exciting News
After an intense six weeks of competition in Oak Island, North Carolina, Battle on the Beach season four is officially over. We watched the three teams battle it out in their last competition and hold their breath as the judges tallied up the final scores before one lucky team left Oak Island $50,000 richer.
Wilmington neighbors band together to help couple after a tree falls on home during storm
Now to a scary scene in Wilmington, where Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a home injuring a couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with Ryan Hughes.
Sunset Beach Police warn of nesting alligator
SUNSET BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Another alligator has made its way to Sunset Beach, but this one may be staying a while. The Sunset Beach Police Department has posted a sign warning visitors about a nesting alligator in the area and to not approach her nest. Police say nearly...
With an intense rip current season, Oak Island Water Rescue provides tips to keep you safe
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — There were three separate drownings at three different beaches in the past four days including at Ocean Isle Beach, Surf City Beach, and Litchfield Beach. They were all caused by the same thing, rip currents. This season the rip current risks have been “pretty high”...
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