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TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight lane closure on Market Street

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, February 18th, 2013, 11:30am
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight lane closure on Market Street

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT)  - The North Carolina DOT will shut down the North and Southbound lanes on Market Street on Thursday, Feb.21 through Friday, Feb. 22 .The closure will take place overnight Thursday into Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Bridge Maintenance crews are working on the Pedestrian walk way at New Hanover High School crossing over Market Street.

Expect delays if you plan to travel along Market St. during those times.

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Learn to fly at Cape Fear Community College

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, February 14th, 2013, 12:48pm
Learn to fly at Cape Fear Community College

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College will be offering a ground school for anyone interested in a Private Pilot License.

This class is required to take the FAA Test. Registration for this class is Monday, March, 18 from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.  

This course is 72 hours and will be offered Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 10pm. Classes will be held at the Cape Fear’s North Campus.

For more information about this course, call, 910-362-7326.

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NC State Ports Authority appoints acting executive director

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Friday, February 1st, 2013, 1:10pm
Jeff Miles is the new head of the authority, effective immediately.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The N.C. State Ports Authority named a new acting executive director, less than a week after the interim had stepped down.

Jeff Miles is the new head of the authority, effective immediately.

According to a press release, Miles brings to the job more than 20 years of experience as a senior-level manager in the port and maritime transportation industry.

"We are fortunate to have someone with the industry experience that Jeff brings to the job. His extensive experience in the maritime transportation industry uniquely qualifies him to lead this dynamic organization," said N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Tata.

Miles will lead an organization of nearly 250 employees that contributes $500 million annually in state and local tax revenue and supports more than 65,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide.

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Cape Fear Model Railroad Society to host 16th annual Model Railroad Show

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 11:55am
Cape Fear Model Railroad Society to host 16th annual Model Railroad Show

 

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Come out for The Cape Fear Model Railroad Society's 16th annual Model Railroad Show and Sale!

This event will take place January 26th and 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4pm. on Sunday at the American Legion Post 10 building on Pine Grove Dr.

According to the press release, this event has been selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s top 20 events for January and February.

This show will feature free modeling clinics presented by Tom Staley from Tom’s Train Station in Cary, N.C.  Everyone who attends has a chance to win door prizes and raffles for train sets.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under get in for free!

For more information about this event call Ben Jackson, 270-2696 or visit their website at www.CapeFearModelRailroadSociety.org.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure on Market St. Saturday Dec. 1

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Friday, November 30th, 2012, 10:35am
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure on Market St. Saturday Dec. 1

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Market St. will be down to one lane heading west towards 16TH  ST. on Saturday Dec.1.  It will be closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday.

Crews are replacing fire hydrants and improving the water system on the road.

Watch out for delays if you are traveling on Market St. this weekend.

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Isabel Holmes Bridge to be closed overnight Tuesday Nov. 27 and Wednesday Nov. 28

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 12:08pm
Isabel Holmes Bridge to be closed overnight Tuesday Nov. 27 and Wednesday Nov. 28

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Isabel Holmes Bridge will be closed overnight on Tuesday, November 27, and Wednesday, November 28 as crews work on electrical and mechanical repairs.

The bridge will close Tuesday night at 8 until 5 Wednesday morning. It will close again Wednesday night at 8 until 5 Thursday morning.

Use the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge if you are trying to head in or out of town during those times. 

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Power pole blocks 16th and Wooster

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 9:24pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Drivers in Wilmington saw delays at the intersection of 16th and Wooster Streets Wednesday afternoon.

According to dispatch operators, a vehicle crashed into a power pole, causing it to fall and block the road just before 4:45 p.m.

Emergency officials were on the scene working to clear the accident and to divert traffic, and drivers were urged to avoid the area if possible.

No other details are known at this time.

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