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Power restored in the northern part of NHC

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 8:59am
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

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 8:00am
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.

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New Walmart in the works for Porters Neck area

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 8:23am
Another Walmart could be coming to New Hanover County - this one would go in the Porters Neck area of the county. (Source: Walmart)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Another Walmart could be coming to New Hanover County - this one would go in the Porters Neck area of the county.

According to a report from The Greater Wilmington Business Journal, Walmart officials announced Thursday a partnership with Paramount Development Corporation to possibly build a third Walmart Supercenter in the county.

The media outlet said plans include a 225,000 to 250,000 square foot retail center on 44 acres of land at 8107 Market Street. The land is reportedly owned by the YMCA and New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

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CFCC instructor publishes book about Cape Fear River Indians

Submitted by David Hardin on Tuesday, April 9th, 8:09 am
CFCC instructor publishes book about Cape Fear River Indians

WILMINGTON - Award-winning Cape Fear Community College instructor Phil Garwood recently published a book about the little-known tribe of native people known as the Cape Fear River Indians. Last week, Garwood presented a copy of the book to a representative from International Paper, which funded the publishing costs.

“We are proud to support programs that further education and literacy,” said Kim Clewis, communications manager at International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill. “This book is a contribution to our local culture and history.”

Garwood, also known as "Dr. Rocks", teaches geology at CFCC developed the content of the book by piecing together a variety of artifacts collected throughout the region. In addition to a gallery of artifacts, the book features a timeline of Native American history in North Carolina.

About 150 copies of the book have been printed so far. The books and will be given to area schools to be used as a teaching guide.

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Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 11:51am
Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Blue Bell Ice Cream is now serving stores in the Wilmington area.

According to a news release, the distribution center is located on Highway 421 off Interstate 140 and employs eight to ten people.

The facility will serve Wilmington, Jacksonville, New Bern, Morehead City, Ocean Isle Beach, Southport, Shallotte and Whiteville.

Blue Bell Ice Cream is now sold at Walmart, Lowes Foods, Piggly Wiggly and other local supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores.

Blue Bell is based out of Brenham, Texas.

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City Council members meet to talk money

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 5:06am
City Council members meet to talk money

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – City council members in Wilmington will meet this morning for a budget work session.

City Council will meet after their regularly scheduled agenda briefing at ILM Airport at 9:30 a.m.

They will continue discussions for development of the 2013-14 city budget.

According to a press release from the city, no specific actions are expected to be taken, but financial information will be reviewed and discussed.

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Mark your calendars for this upcoming eWaste recycle event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, March 29th, 2013, 8:22am
Mark your calendars for this upcoming eWaste recycle event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Mark your calendars! Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event next month.

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

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

The business collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by Wilmington residents and surrounding areas.

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