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Approximately 360 gallons of waste water spilled so far

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 18th, 2012, 3:50pm
Approximately 360 gallons of waste water spilled so far

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The estimated volume of a waste water spill on 23rd Street in Wilmington is 360 gallons, according to CFPUA spokesperson Carey Ricks.

CFPUA crews responded to a break in the vicinity of 23rd Street and MLK Parkway, according to a news release. Southbound traffic traveling on 23rd Street, from MLK Parkway, towards Market Street will be shifted to one lane while crews assess the situation and facilitate repairs.

The waste water spill is occurring along a portion of a 30-inch force main that runs parallel to 23rd Street and feeds into Pump Station 10, north of Screen Gems Studio, Ricks said.

City of Wilmington crews that were mowing the right of way in the area reportedly alerted the CFPUA of the spill.

It is unclear at this time how long the traffic shift will take place.

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'Pirates of the Caribbean' floating movie set docks in Wilmington

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 11:30am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A floating movie set that was used in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise docked in Wilmington and is available for tours this weekend.

The tall ship HMS Bounty arrived at Wilmington’s downtown Riverfront Park, near the corner of North Water and Princess streets, on Thursday, May 17 at 9 a.m., according to the Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust. The Wilmington Fire Department’s fireboat Atlantic VI met the ship at the Memorial Bridge and escorted it to the dock.

The HMS Bounty will be open to the public for tours from Friday through Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. daily. The tours will cost $10 for adults, $5 for children over 7, and will be free for children 7 and under. Souvenirs will be available for purchase.

The 180-foot long replica of the famous 18th century ship was built in the early 1960s as a movie set for Mutiny on the Bounty, featuring Marlon Brando. It has also been used for filming in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.

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Woman forced out of car while sitting at intersection of 5th, Grace streets

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 1:18pm
Woman forced out of car while sitting at intersection of 5th, Grace streets

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Three men approached a woman’s vehicle while she was stopped at a traffic light Sunday night and ordered her to get out of her car, according to Lucy Crockett with the Wilmington Police Department.

The front passenger side window of the victim’s gray 2003 Acura was rolled down at the time of the incident. She told officers that three men came up to her vehicle and one pointed a handgun at her around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Fifth and Grace streets.

When she got out of the car, she said all three men got into the car and drove away. The victim described the robbers as men in the 20s and 30s.

Crockett said, a description of the car was broadcast and a WPD supervisor located the stolen vehicle approximately 30 minutes later. It was abandoned near North Seventh and Market streets with the keys in the ignition.

Officers said they detected a strong odor of marijuana inside the vehicle.

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ARREST: Wilmington woman charged with DWI, reckless driving

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 1:59pm
ARREST: Wilmington woman charged with DWI, reckless driving

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A Wilmington woman was arrested by the State Highway Patrol in Pender County on Friday.

Twenty-eight-year-old Amber Nichole Hill, of the 200 block of Mears Street, was charged with reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired and driving to the left of the center lane, according to the Pender County Sheriff’s Office’s weekly intake report.

She was given a $600 secured bond and released.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Part of Dawson Street to be closed for flood project

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Sunday, April 29th, 2012, 5:00pm
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Part of Dawson Street to be closed for flood project

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A project to reduce flooding problems will close a portion of Dawson Street beginning on Monday.

Dawson Street will be open to local traffic only between Wrightsville Avenue and Oleander Drive through mid-May, according to City of Wilmington spokesperson Malissa Talbert. Businesses, however, will remain open and accessible.

Some store owners in the area said Monday business was a little slow.

The project, which will reportedly cost $585,000, is expected to reduce flooding along Dawson Street and Colwell Avenue. Work will move to the bike path that runs parallel to Colwell Avenue after Dawson Street re-opens in late May.

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Isabel Holmes Bridge to close Thursday night

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 10:36am
Isabel Holmes Bridge to close Thursday night

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – According a statement from officials with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, due to necessary mechanical repairs, all lanes of the Isabel Holmes Bridge will close Thursday at 9 p.m. until Friday at 5 a.m.

“The NCDOT reminds motorists to STAY ALERT, encourages motorists to use alternate routes when possible during this period, drive with caution, obey the posted speed limits, and allow extra travel time,” read a statement from DOT officials.

For more information on the closure, click here and select Travel & Maps, then Traveler Information Management System.

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Learn to boat for $35 at CFCC

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 9:36am
Learn to boat for $35 at CFCC

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to boat, now is your chance.

The Cape Fear Sail and Power Squadron will hold two morning boating classes at Cape Fear Community College. The cost is $35 for a textbook and CDS. There’s also an optional on-the-water practical exercises.

The courses will take place on Saturday, April 28 and Saturday, May 12. When the course is successfully completed, students will receive a boat operator’s card.

For more information, call Ed LoBalbo at 910-398-8686 or email weteachboating@gmail.com.

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