NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will continue its system flushing program Monday night around the South College area.

According to a press release, flushing is conducted Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Customers may experience periods of low pressure and possible discoloration while the flushing is taking place.

It’s recommended that customers refrain from washing clothes and minimize water use while flushing is being conducted in their zone. 

Customers that do experience discoloration are advised to run the cold water for approximately 3 to 5 minutes to allow the lines to clear.

The map pictured shows the areas that will be flushed.

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – It may only be November, but it's never too early to start planning for free pancakes!

For the eighth year in a row, IHOP will be offering a free short stack of its buttermilk pancakes to guests all day Tuesday, Feb. 5, according to a news release from restaurant officials.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which is sponsored by the New Hanover County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, is in search of volunteers 55 and older to help prepare income tax returns, according to a county spokesperson.

The goal of VITA, a free tax assistance program, is to help people with low to moderate income, elderly, disabled and limited-English speaking people who need help preparing their tax returns. 

Volunteers will undergo extensive IRS-approved training and certification, and will be taught basic to advanced tax strategies, tax law and more.