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New Hanover County Board of Education to attend upcoming events

New Hanover County Board of Education to attend upcoming events

News release from New Hanover County Schools spokesperson Valita Quattlebaum:

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Policy Committee of the New Hanover County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

The New Hanover County Board of Education will meet for a Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(1)(3) immediately following the Work Session scheduled on May 21, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

CFCC's new barber school open for business

CFCC's new barber school open for business

WILMINGTON - Earlier this year, Cape Fear Community College opened a new barber training school to provide students with the skills to become a professional barber.

The school is now open for businesses and is looking for clients.

Services include haircuts, beard trimming, hot shaves and more. Services range from $2 for a mustache trim to $16 for highlights. All transations are cash only.

Walk-ins are welcome from Monday - Thursday between 10:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. For an appointment, call 362-7692. A full list of services and prices are listed here: http://cfcc.edu/ce/barberschool/services.html.

The CFCC barber school is located in Emerald Square at 3333 Wrightsville Ave.

Vacancy on CFCC Board of Trustees

Vacancy on CFCC Board of Trustees

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The New Hanover County Board of Education is searching for someone to fill one of four positions on the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees.

According to a news release, each term lasts four years. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. in the Board Room at Cape Fear Community College.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to:

The New Hanover County Board of Education
6410 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Attention: Tabitha Adams
Tabitha.adams@nhcs.net

Precautionary boil water advisory rescinded

Precautionary boil water advisory rescinded

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A precautionary boil water advisory was rescinded Thursday morning for several streets in the Carolina Heights and Love Grove areas of Wilmington.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

Copyright 2013 WECT. All rights reserved.

NHC Commissioners agree to give WAVE loan

WAVE Transit representatives say they are having a hard time paying their bills.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - WAVE Transit representatives say they are having a hard time paying their bills. Monday, New Hanover County Commissioners voted in favor of loaning the company money to hopefully keep the bus service running smoothly.

WAVE representatives said they have cash flow problems, the federal and state governments reimburse WAVE for most purchases, but the transit authority says they need the money to spend in the first place.