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Cutter Diligence departure delayed

Submitted by Lindsay Curtin, Reporter
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012, 11:38am
Cutter Diligence departure delayed

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) -  The Coast Guard Cutter Diligence had to delay its departure Wednesday due to inclement weather building near the Caribbean.

The ship was scheduled to leave around 9 a.m. Wednesday, however, due to tropical storm Sandy, they are rerouting their voyage as the ship looks to be in the direct path of Sandy.

"We're taking a look at the track storm and figuring out the safest option to get down south," said Ensign Myles McCarthy of the USCGC Diligence

Diligence is now rescheduled to leave at 2:45 Wednesday afternoon.

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Road Closure: 19th and Castle Streets

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 10:58am
Road Closure: 19th and Castle Streets

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) -  A road closure could affect your commute the rest of the week.

19th and Castle streets to the Intersection of Colwell Ave will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Crews are repairing a sewer line and replacing manholes along the area.

Plan an alternative route if you are in that area.

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Cape Fear Memorial Bridge closed Wednesday and Thursday night

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 10:03am
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge closed Wednesday and Thursday night

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will close Wednesday and Thursday night from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.  

Crews are working on routine bridge maintenance due to the bridge improvement project.

Use the Isabel Holmes bridge as your alternative route if you are heading into Brunswick or New Hanover counties.

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More than $900K to go towards ILM Airport

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, 8:05pm
More than $900K to go towards ILM Airport

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Federal money in the amount if $900,408 will be going towards security enhancements at Wilmington International Airport, according to a news release from a spokesperson on behalf of U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre.

Congress reportedly appropriated the amount via the Department of Transportation.

“Security improvements and enhancement are critical to passenger and airplane safety and these federal funds will help the Wilmington Airport in both regards,” said McIntyre in the release. “Congratulations to Director Jon Rosborough and all the fine folks at the airport for their work in securing these funds.”

The money will be used to build fencing around the runways and permiter of the airport to help keep people and animals out. Officials say it will be newer, taller and more secure.

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Intersection at 4th, Grace streets to remain closed temporarily

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, August 24th, 2012, 12:31pm
Intersection at 4th, Grace streets to remain closed temporarily

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A downtown intersection that was supposed to reopen Friday afternoon will reopen later than planned, according to a news release.

Because of rain, the intersection of Fourth and Grace streets will remain closed until Monday afternoon.

As part of the North Third Street improvement project, crews conducted underground utility work at the intersection.

“Traffic is being detoured away from the intersection between Chestnut and Walnut streets,” according to the release. “Local traffic can access driveways in the affected blocks, but will not be able to cross the intersection.”

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Car crash ties up traffic Thursday at 10th, Wooster streets

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 7:09pm
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Deadline set for WAVE bus riders to voice opinions on fare increase

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 1:28pm
Deadline set for WAVE bus riders to voice opinions on fare increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Bus riders have 90 days to voice their opinions about a proposed 50 cent raise to WAVE fares.

The authority's board of commissioners approved the public comment process to begin Thursday afternoon. Similar to the comment period for a proposed cut of Sunday service, board members will not necessarily take action after all comments are received.

An overall fare of $2.00 for one adult ride is projected to generate an extra $312,500 if it does not stop anyone from taking a bus. If 100,000 people stop riding a WAVE bus, the proposed 50 cent increase would still collect more than $225,000 annually.

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