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Public library gets money to digitize

Submitted by Sanah Sayani, Multimedia Journalist
Friday, June 15th, 2012, 10:19am
Public library gets money to digitize

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The New Hanover County Public Library in Wilmington is one of 71 library projects around North Carolina to receive a grant for books, outreach, and technology.

The State Library Division of the Department of Cultural Resources awarded $1.4 million in federally funded grants on Thursday, according to a news release.

The New Hanover Public Library was awarded $32,000 for a digitization project. This money will go towards preserving 3,000 images of residents from the Lower Cape Fear region throughout history. These images will be digitized and placed in the library's photo collection. Community members are encouraged to bring in images to submit.

Other projects around the state include grants to purchase new print resources (H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library in Henderson), upgrade computer systems (Petttigrew Regional Library, which serves Chowan, Perquimans, Tyrell, and Washington), install wireless internet (Bennett College in Greensboro), and add eBooks (Fontana Regional Library, which serves Swain, Macon, and Jackson counties).

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40-foot tall tree takes out power line as it falls on Chestnut Street

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, June 4th, 2012, 11:45am
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Locals look for facts to make informed decision on baseball stadium

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 10:54pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The City of Wilmington held a meeting Tuesday night to reveal general areas of where the potential baseball stadium might be located.

Citizens were invited to the meeting to give input about the possible location of the stadium.

Representatives from National Sports Services, the firm retained to investigate the feasibility of a baseball team in Wilmington, led the meeting.

The firm has been gathering data since they were hired and are now looking for public input.

Officials announced at the meeting that they hope to have feasibility study done by June 15. By the week of June 11, they plan to have a draft. By June 19, they're aiming for a final delivery to council to vote on Mandalay Baseball's proposal.

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‘Remembering Heroes: Then and Now’ on May 28

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 10:42am
‘Remembering Heroes: Then and Now’ on May 28

WILMINGTON NC (WECT) - The New Hanover County Veterans’ Council and the Pilot Club of Wilmington are putting together a Memorial Day Luminary Program on Monday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m.

This event will take place at the POW/MIA Memorial Park on the Wilmington River walk and is open to the public.

Luminaries are $5 each and will represent the memory or honor of a veteran or current service member. Be sure to purchase luminaries by May 18 from Frank Roberts of the New Hanover County Veterans’ Council. Call him at 910-279-0823 or Lorraine Wojcik of the Pilot Club of Wilmington at 910-279-0823.

For more information, call 910-520-9035.

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Bed and breakfast permit holders can rest easy

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 11:23am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT)- Council members in Wilmington decided during their meeting Tuesday night to hold off on making any decisions that would change how bed and breakfasts operate in the city.

An issue came to light when a resident wanted to open a new B&B but was told there were no more permits available. City staff found that over half of the current permit holders were not actively operating B&Bs.

Some members of Council felt that current permit holders should have to reapply after a certain time to prove that were operating a B&B

Council wanted to hear more input from residents and B&B owners before they made a final decision.

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8th annual child abuse prevention event to be held at Henrietta Dock

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 10:21am
8th annual child abuse prevention event to be held at Henrietta Dock

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Come out to the Cape Fear Riverside and celebrate the 8th annual child abuse prevention flower launch on Wednesday, April 25. This event will start at 4:30 p.m. and will be held at the Henrietta Dock.

According to a press release, the New Hanover County Child Abuse Center is inviting the public to celebrate those who nurture and protect the children and to honor this year’s outstanding child advocate. Parking will not be available next to the Henrietta.

This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, contact Shanta Nowell at 910-343-0703. 

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Car slams through healthcare facility

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 8:05am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A car crashed into Interim Healthcare early Friday morning, driving through some glass windows.

According to police, the driver was traveling home from work at UNCW and either fell asleep at the wheel or had a health problem.

Officials said the woman was conscious, but her condition is unknown at this time.

Police say charges are pending.

According to its website, Interim Healthcare is the nation's oldest proprietary national organization that provides healthcare to all skill levels in all settings. They have more than 300 independently owned franchises nationwide.

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