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Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:22am
Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event.

You can drop off printers, phones, batteries, computers, cables, fax machines, copiers and stereos free of charge. However, there is a $10 charge for televisions and CRT monitors.

You can drop off your items at 3816 Oleander Dr. on the corner of 39th Street. The event will run from April 22 until April 26 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The business has collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by people in Wilmington and the surrounding areas.

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New labyrinth to provide peace and self-reflection

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, April 19th, 2013, 11:55am

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – The Carolina Beach farmer’s market will foot the bill and provide materials to install a new labyrinth near the corner of Third Street and Lumberton Avenue in Carolina Beach.

According to a news release, the path will be located under the old oaks on the grounds of St. Paul’s UMC and will be available to the public at all times.

A labyrinth is a path that looks like a maze, but is not. People will walk these trails for reflection, meditation, prayer, and to just relax. The theory is that by walking the labyrinth one partakes of a spiritual journey of self-examination and enlightenment. 

The community is invited to help lay the stone pathway Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.

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Drivers traveling on Dow Road may see smoke Thursday

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 12:09pm
Drivers traveling on Dow Road may see smoke Thursday

CAROLINA BEACH (WECT) - According to Carolina Beach Today, blog, Carolina Beah State Park staff will conduct a controlled burn on Thursday, April 18 at the park Visitor Center and park entrance gate. This is normal and park crews do this yearly.

 This will take place from 11am to 3:30pm. Carolina Beach Police department is aware of the brun and will assist if necessary. 

Drivers traveling on Old Dow Road and Dow Road may see smoke during the burn. Crews ask drivers to use caution and be alert in the area. 

 

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More money secured for beach renourishment

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 1:53pm
More money secured for beach renourishment

PLEASURE ISLAND, NC (WECT) – Congressman Mike McIntyre announced Wednesday an additional $1.5 million has been secured for renourishment at Carolina and Kure Beaches.

“As the beach season is set to begin, this $1.5 million in federal funds will supplement the $9.3 million and ensure that this key project is finalized and that the beach is thoroughly renourished,” said McIntyre.

The congressman recently toured Carolina and Kure Beaches with the Army Corps of Engineers to see the renourishment efforts that are underway.

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Carolina Beach, Kure Beach get coastal damage repair

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 4:16pm
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach get coastal damage repair

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) - The Army Corps of Engineers is getting help for some of the local beaches.

Senator Kay Hagan announced Monday that the group received an extra $1.5 million for coastal storm damage projects in New Hanover County. That money supplements the $16.07 million the Army Corps received last week to repair inlets and waterways damaged during Hurricane Sandy.

“I fought for passage of the Hurricane Sandy relief bill so that our communities would receive funding needed to recover,” said Sen. Hagan in a news release Monday. “Many of our state’s most critical waterways sustained significant damages.

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Free debris removal taking place Thursday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 7:00am
Free debris removal taking place Thursday

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – The Town of Kure Beach will offer free debris removal Thursday, according to the town’s website.

Officials will pick up non-commercial yard debris (not vegetation from lot clearing) in the right of way in front of residents’ homes by 7 a.m.

Brush should separated from all other types of debris and shouldn’t be bagged. 

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Mark your calendars for this upcoming eWaste recycle event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, March 29th, 2013, 8:22am
Mark your calendars for this upcoming eWaste recycle event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Mark your calendars! Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event next month.

You can drop off printers, phones, batteries, computers, cables, fax machines, copiers and stereos free of charge; however, there is a $10 charged for televisions and CRT monitors.

You can drop off your items at 3816 Oleander Dr., on the corner of 39th and Oleander. The event will run from April 22 until April 26 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The business collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by Wilmington residents and surrounding areas.

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