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Delco now has its first community center for BIPOC, LGBTQ youth
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This Pride Month, Delaware County is celebrating a parade, a festival — and the opening of its first community center for BIPOC and LGBTQ youth.
Traffic alert: Market Street in Wilmington to close for removal of old, sick oak trees
The ax is finally coming down on a slew of mature, but sick oak trees along Market Street near some of Wilmington's most historic neighborhoods. Crews plan to start removing the first of 18 large trees on Monday, June 10, with the work on chopping down most of the majestic oaks taking place between 17th and 21st streets on Market Street before moving down to the stretch of roadway between 12th and 16th streets.
Governor Roy Cooper visits Wilmington preschool, reiterates importance of funding early childhood centers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Students at one preschool were both confused and intrigued by their new classmate Wednesday. One, he was a lot taller. Two, he wore a suit. And three, everyone kept calling him “governor.”. Governor Roy Cooper visited with the children and teachers at Creative Minds Preschool...
Novant health team welcomes new team member Coleman
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Novant Health’s Mobile Integrated Health Team welcomed its newest member to the team, Coleman, who is a Labrador retriever. He was specially trained by Paws4People to support first responders dealing with stress following a difficult call. Coleman had an official vesting ceremony making him...
Navassa to hold community meeting and drop-in session for Kerr-McGee Superfund Site
NAVASSA, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Navassa is hosting a community meeting and drop-in session about the Kerr-McGee Superfund Site on Thursday, June 27. The Multistate Trust, EPA and NCDEQ will share information about Operable Unit 2 cleanup, redevelopment planning, and other updates. Community members will be able to speak one-on-one with representatives and ask questions about the site.
The Importance of Celebrating Juneteenth
Celebrating June 19 is important because it reminds us of our ancestor’s struggles and what they came through and what we can achieve. Union soldiers fought to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, of January 1, 1863, but slavery still existed. Two years later on June 19, 18654, the slaves in Texas were freed, and when they got word they celebrated. To this day Juneteenth in other states celebrate this legal holiday.
From a historic appointment to acupuncture, here are recent hires in the Wilmington area
Pender County Utilities recently marked a historic appointment. Erin Jones was named the new Surface Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, the first woman to hold the position. Throughout her professional career, Jones has shown dedication to career development in the field of water treatment. In 2019, she graduated with a degree...
Coastal Horizons expands Opioid Treatment Program for nighttime services in NHC
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Coastal Horizons announced that it will expand its Opioid Treatment Program to include nighttime services, now the second program in the state. The organization has been offering OTP in the daytime since October of 1991 and currently serves 619 patients. 19 patients have already enrolled in the evening OTP after just three days.
Local history: Back in the day, boarding houses offered low-income rentals in Wilmington
Apartments and condos are springing up all over Wilmington faster most people can keep track of. Some of the new developments, but not enough, are low-income housing, something the Wilmington area is in woefully short supply of. Back in the day, however, Wilmington, particularly downtown, had plenty of low-income rentals...
Wilmington Fire Department to host Junior Fire Academy
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department is hosting one of two sessions on June 10-14. High school students be able to earn life-saving skills like CPR, first aid, and how to use a fire extinguisher during the experience, as well as experience firsthand what it’s like to be a firefighter by trying on gear, searching for a victim, and taking on a scaled-down version of the firefighter physical agility test.
Port City Life Newsletter: Entertainment in Wilmington means making some hard choices
Welcome to the weekly Port City Life newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter John Staton. Oftentimes during summer in Wilmington we've got to make some hard choices. For me, Wednesday night was all about, should I see the rock show at Fuzzy Needle in the Cargo District? Or drive to Carolina Beach to see James Tritten and Tracy Shedd do a vinyl DJ set at The Sandspur? (I'm writing this on Wednesday afternoon, so I...
NHC to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on Monday, June 17 over text amendments for electric vehicle charging stations. The New Hanover County Planning and Land Use Board plans to incorporate standards for the charging stations and ‘amend Articles 2 and 5...
Freedom Day: 16 events in the Wilmington area celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration marking the ending of slavery in the United States. It dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to spread the news that the Civil War had ended, and the slaves were free.
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