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Wilmington resolution supports state legislation holding GenX and PFAS manufacturers financially accountable
In April, House Reps. Ted Davis (R-New Hanover) and Frank Iller (R-Brunswick) of Southeastern NC introducedNC House Bill 864 — named an Act to Protect the Citizens of North Carolina From Drinking Water Contaminated by GenX and Other PFAS Compounds. This bill would essentially allow the NC Department of...
Local physical therapist discusses at-home care program
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Staying active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but playing sports and staying on the move unfortunately comes with the risk of injury. Recovering from an injury can require physical therapy, and those in the Wilmington area who need such care may be eligible to receive it at home.
Wilmington NCDMV office to continue Saturday hours, but not for long
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has worked to meet the demands of the busy summer season by opening on Saturdays at select driver license offices statewide. The Wilmington office located at 2390 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 104 (South Square Plaza), is one of the 16 made available for Saturday. Walk-in services are from 8 a.m.-noon through Aug. 24 with no appointment necessary.
A former Wilmington driving 'Range' is transforming into an apartment and retail center
The Range, a privately funded development project that includes 35 apartments designated as workforce housing, has begun welcoming its first tenants. The first three of seven total buildings on the former Oleander Golf Center driving range site in Wilmington have opened, according to a news release from the East West Partners, a residential and mixed-used development company that has been operating for over 40 years.
Wilmington police looking for runaway teenager
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department has announced that it is looking for 16-year-old Lucas Daylon Casteen. Per the WPD, Casteen is a runaway juvenile who was last seen riding an e-bike on Hunting Ridge Road. He did not take the charger for the bike with him. At...
Long-running UNCW field course merges science, policy
It’s not uncommon for Dr. Jim Herstine to hear his name enthusiastically called out when he’s out and about in Wilmington. Admittedly, he doesn’t always immediately recognize the smiling face greeting him in a parking lot or grocery store. By his estimates he taught some 300 students in a class that he and a couple of colleagues came up with to offer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the mid-1990s.
New Bern Southpaws sweep doubleheader over Edenton Steamers to grab division lead
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Two of the hottest teams in the Old North State League squared off for a doubleheader on Wednesday night and New Bern took both games. The Southpaws earning 1-0 win in game one and an 11-1 win in six innings in game two to walk-off to the division lead.
So far, no rush to use convenience sites for free
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County’s solid waste convenience sites are now to free to use. But so far, county residents aren’t flocking to the sites with their trash and recycling. “We are still in the early stages but haven’t noticed a significant change in usage since the elimination of decals,” said Brian Beasley, the county’s director of solid waste. Still, whether […] The post So far, no rush to use convenience sites for free first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff's office warns of phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents
The Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents. The sheriff's office said citizens are receiving phone calls from callers impersonating law enforcement officers claiming to be Sergeant Hamlett. The caller says they have legal papers and must call back immediately. When calling the number back the impersonator has the voicemail set up to reflect the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The number calling citizens is 910-479-5277.
Video: Unoccupied home erupts into flames in North Carolina
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — Firefighters responded to a home on fire on Howard Road in Newport Wednesday morning at around 5:30 a.m. The home was unoccupied and under construction at the time of the fire and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Officials with the Newport Fire Department said one bystander was treated […]
Nash school board calls special meeting
Nash County Board of Education members plan to take action on an undisclosed matter they’re first scheduled to discuss behind closed doors. A special called meeting is set for noon on Monday, Nash County Public Schools announced in a news release Wednesday afternoon. Members will meet via videoconference, and all public portions of the meeting will be livestreamed on a […] The post Nash school board calls special meeting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
After Trump post by a member, Henderson council now has a social media policy
Days after a Henderson City councilwoman posted about the the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, "Now the taxpayers have to pay for a fake shooting he staged," she and her fellow local elected officials voted in favor of setting standards for such posts. Before Wednesday's emergency council meeting, Henderson city...
Onslow County Sheriff’s Department looking to expand Project Lifesaver
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s been nearly six months since the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department started Project Lifesaver, but only two people are using it. The tracker can either go on the wrist or ankle through a band that resembles a hospital bracelet. Once on, police can either use an antenna on top of their […]
Tainted water at Camp Lejeune tied to faster Parkinson’s progression
U.S. Marine Corps and Navy personnel exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and other industrial chemicals in drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina face greater than twice the risk of experiencing accelerated Parkinson’s disease progression than individuals who were not exposed, a new study found. These findings add to...
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