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Building houses of out straw? CFCC students present findings about latest trends in sustainable tech

Building houses of out straw? CFCC students present findings about latest trends in sustainable tech

WILMINGTON - Building a house out of straw might sound like something out of a nursery rhyme, but straw bale house building is a construction technique that is gaining more attention from sustainable home builders because of some distinct advantages over conventional methods.

Straw bale house construction is just one of the sustainability-related topics that will be presented by students at Cape Fear Community College's Sustainability Technologies program later this week. 

Thirteen graduating students from the program will be showcase a number of special projects dealing with energy efficiency, sustainability, and green building technology on Saturday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the BB&T Auditorium in the McKeithan Center at CFCC's North Campus.

This year's event features a diverse group of projects including a the results of an investigation of the plastics recycling industry, straw bale home construction and an industrial energy audit.

Precautionary boil water advisory rescinded

Precautionary boil water advisory rescinded

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A precautionary boil water advisory was rescinded Thursday morning for several streets in the Carolina Heights and Love Grove areas of Wilmington.

The advisory was issued Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m.

The advirsory was a precautionary measure during planned CFPUA water main replacement work.

The work affected approximately 160 customers living at the following addresses:

  • 800 and 900 blocks of Fanning St;
  • 800 block of Anderson Street;
  • 800, 900, 1000 blocks of N 10th St;
  • 900 and 1000 block of N 11th St;
  • 1500 block of Railroad St; and
  • All of Corbett Street; Liverpool Street; King Street; Stanley Street; Center Street; Clarendon Street; Creek Front Street; Wynnwood Street and Hall Street.

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CFCC students set their sights on careers

CFCC students set their sights on careers

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Hundreds of students met with area employers Wednesday during a job fair at Cape Fear Community College.

With graduation just a few weeks a way, many students are focusing their sights on careers.

Dozens of employers were at the event looking to hire CFCC students for jobs in a variety of fields.

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Precautionary boil water advisory to be issued Wed. morning

Precautionary boil water advisory to be issued Wed. morning

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A precautionary boil water advisory will be issued for several streets in the Carolina Heights and Love Grove areas of Wilmington.

According to a press release, the advisory will be issued Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m.

Planned CFPUA water main replacement work will affect approximately 160 customers living at the following addresses:

  • 800 and 900 blocks of Fanning St;
  • 800 block of Anderson Street;
  • 800, 900, 1000 blocks of N 10th St;
  • 900 and 1000 block of N 11th St;
  • 1500 block of Railroad St; and
  • All of Corbett Street; Liverpool Street; King Street; Stanley Street; Center Street; Clarendon Street; Creek Front Street; Wynnwood Street and Hall Street.

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Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event.

You can drop off printers, phones, batteries, computers, cables, fax machines, copiers and stereos free of charge. However, there is a $10 charge for televisions and CRT monitors.

You can drop off your items at 3816 Oleander Dr. on the corner of 39th Street. The event will run from April 22 until April 26 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The business has collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by people in Wilmington and the surrounding areas.

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Power restored in the northern part of NHC

Progress Energy's website shows that about 6,300 customers could be affected.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – It appears that power has been restored in the northern part of New Hanover County, according to the Progress Energy power outage map online.

According to New Hanover County Dispatch, a transformer blew around 7:15 a.m. on Blue Clay and South College Roads, which knocked out several traffic lights and left thousands of customers without power.

Progress Energy's website shows that power was restored to customers by 9:00 a.m.

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New beer and wine store hosting grand opening

New beer and wine store hosting grand opening

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A new Wilmington beer and wine store will host its grand opening celebration on Saturday.

Fermental, located at 7250 Market Street, has been open since March, but owners said they wanted to have an official party to welcome customers to the shop.

Festivities planned include wine tastings, beer sampling, giveaways and games.