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WEATHER: More showers

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 8:01am

More showers are on tap throughout the day today as a meandering, slow moving cold front moves toward the Carolina coast. 

Our daytime high temperatures will move into the mid 80s under mostly cloudy skies.  With tons of moisture in place, wherever showers pop up we will likely see some locally heavy downpours. 

While severe weather isn't necessarily going to be an issue, some flash flood warnings have indeed popped up to our south and west this morning, so keep an eye to the First Alert radar if you have outdoor plans at any time today.

Wednesday conditions will clear some progressively throughout the afternoon as the front pushes southeast and high pressure begins to build in from the north. 

High temperatures will run a few degrees cooler into the low to mid 80s.  The drier air will move into the region making conditions a bit nicer for the end of the week with humidity noticeably lessened.

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CFCC students wrap up Queen Anne's Revenge recovery efforts

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, June 17th, 2013, 1:20pm
CFCC students wrap up Queen Anne's Revenge recovery efforts

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Students in CFCC’s Marine Tech program will head to the water one final time as part of recovery efforts of nine cannons from the shipwreck of the Queen Anne’s Revenge.

According to CFCC, this mission will be incorporated into the students’ regular summer training voyage.

The cannons will be recovered over a period of three weeks, one per day, per week. The final cannon lift date is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, with alternate dats of June 18 or 20.

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Berger issues appeal, asks to be reinstated on board of commissioners

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Monday, June 17th, 2013, 1:09pm
Former New Hanover Commissioner Brian Berger has issued an appeal to new Hanover County Superior Court against his removal from office last month.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Former New Hanover Commissioner Brian Berger has issued an appeal to new Hanover County Superior Court against his removal from office last month.

Elected leaders voted 3-2 in May in favor of removing Berger from the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners during an amotion process, the first hearing in the state in more than 100 years.

Board members cited Berger's weak attendance record, his criminal history and mental health as reasons for their decision.

In Berger's appeal, he asks for a temporary restraining order to prevent commissioners from filling the vacant seat on the board and asks to be reinstated in that position.

Berger also asks the court declare the Board of Commissioners did not have the authority to have an amotion process and also requests a permanent injunction to prevent the use of the process in the future.

The appeal was issued June 13, within the 30 day limit.

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Parents of troubled kids learn disciplinary tactics

Submitted by Ben Powell on Monday, June 17th, 7:34 am
Dozens of concerned parents learned how to better handle disciplinary problems with their children Saturday, as the Wilmington Police Department hosted a Family and Juvenile Intervention Seminar.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Dozens of concerned parents learned how to better handle disciplinary problems with their children Saturday, as the Wilmington Police Department hosted a Family and Juvenile Intervention Seminar.

The event was called Help! My Child is Out of Control. The seminar was targeted toward area parents, guardians, youth educators, and leaders.

Those who attended received training and instruction on the following topics:

  • Parents and guardians rights
  • How to discipline my child legally
  • How to handle an undisciplined juvenile
  • Resources for troubled youth

The event was free and open to the public.

Parents who attended say they were happy to see the police department step up to provide public awareness and crime prevention training to the city of Wilmington.

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What's next for WAVE Transit's budget

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter
Friday, June 14th, 2013, 12:47pm
The size of WAVE Transit could be shrinking in New Hanover County.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The size of WAVE Transit could be shrinking in New Hanover County.

County commissioners briefly discussed the bus service at their budget work session Thursday afternoon.

The county's recommended budget currently lists WAVE's contribution as more than a $100,000 less than what was requested. WAVE's Executive Director Albert Eby said the full $250,000 is needed to maintain current operations.

Fleet maintenance and liability insurance are two of the reasons for this year's larger request, according to Eby. Without the money, he said routes – like the new one that reaches all the way to Pleasure Island – could be cut.

Commissioners have not made a decision on the money, but Eby said he's confident with what he's heard up to this point.

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The NHC Sheriff's Office asks for help to find missing teen

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 10:15am
Ian Vanderhaar (Source: New Hanover Co. Sheriff's Office)

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff's office is asking for help locating a teen who was last seen June 9, 2013 at his grandmother's house on Milford Road.

According to authorities, Ian Vanderhaar is 15 years old and was last seen wearing a red shirt, plaid shorts and white sneakers. He was also carrying a backpack.

Officials say Ian is about 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 145 pounds.

Detectives with the sheriff's office have exhausted all leads and believe the teen may be heading to Florida.

Anyone with information on Ian's Vanderhaar's location please contact the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office at 910-798-4162. 

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WEATHER: Intense heat and storms

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 7:38am

High temperatures are expected again this afternoon ahead of a potent cold front.  Mid 90s are expected with triple digit heat index values possible. 

Current timing has the system moving in to the region late Thursday (after dark) into the overnight hours on Friday.

The Storm Prediction Center has us under the slight chance for severe weather, but by the time this line gets to the heavily populated areas in eastern North Carolina. 

Strong straight line winds appear to be the biggest threat, but we will have to monitor the possibility of hail and isolated tornados as well.  So as this system progresses southeasterly through our region, the storms may lose some of their potency.

Drier and somewhat cooler air is expected from Friday through Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 80s.  Another cold front approaches Tuesday

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