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WPD investigating attempted burglary at Pauline Place

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 4:27pm

WPD investigating attempted burglary at Pauline Place

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Wilmington Police Department is investigating an attempted first-degree burglary incident.

An officer responded to a report of five to six males attempting to kick in the back door at 3044 Pauline Place around 8 p.m. on Monday, according to WPD spokesperson Lucy Crockett.

The victim told authorities that she was upstairs in her residence when she heard noise at her back door. She reportedly smelled marijuana when she went to the door.

After yelling at the men to get off her porch, the victim said she heard them run away.

Crockett said the WPD officer found visible signs that someone had attempted to enter the home.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3600. Information may also be submitted anonymously through Text-A-Tip. Enter Tip708 and the message then send it to CRIMES (274637).

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TreeFest: Pick up a seedling from Independence Mall

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, January 20th, 2012, 1:15pm

TreeFest: Pick up a seedling from Independence Mall

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – We lose thousands of trees each year to disease, development and storm events. Trees are important to help improve our air and water quality, lower energy costs and remove carbon dioxide from the air.

Area residents can pick up five tree seedlings from the JC Penny entrance of Independence Mall to take home and plant on their property.

TreeFest will distribute the seedlings Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Organizers are suggesting a $3 donation per household to help ensure the event can return next year.

Available tree species include: Atlantic white cedar, Bald cypress, Black gum, Black walnut, Crabapple, Crape myrtle, Flowering dogwood, Eastern red cedar, Eastern redbud, Live oak, Longleaf pine, Mockernut hickory, Persimmon, River birch, Southern red oak, Wax myrtle, White oak and Willow oak.

The trees need to be kept moist and planted as soon as possible. Organizers said winter is a great time to plant trees in our area.

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Disaster declaration helps farmers recover from storms

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 11:47am

Disaster declaration helps farmers recover from storms

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – US Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has given 35 counties in North Carolina disaster declaration to help farmers recover from the tornadoes and hurricanes of 2011.

According to a press release, the disaster designation enables farmers in primary and contiguous counties to apply for federal financial assistance through low-interest Farm Service Assistance loans and Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments disaster assistance program.

Farmers in the 35 designated counties, including New Hanover County, have until September 10, 2012 to apply to cover crop losses.

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Wanted: Vendors for the Wilmington Garden Show

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 1:28pm

Wanted: Vendors for the Wilmington Garden Show

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Planners for the annual Wilmington Garden Show are seeking exhibitors to sell and demonstrate their products and services during the two-day event.

The Wilmington Garden Show 2012 will feature dozens of vendors selling hundreds of plants, products, services and gift items for plant and flower enthusiasts.

The event is slated to take place February 4-5 at the Schwartz Center of Cape Fear Community College in downtown Wilmington.

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City of Wilmington holiday trash tips

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, December 29th, 2011, 11:24am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - According to officials with the City of Wilmington, trash pickup will take place as usual this and next week, and undecorated Christmas trees will be picked up at no extra cost.

All items need to curbside by 7:30 a.m. on normal pickup day for service.

City trash customers won't be charged for any excess trash on their first scheduled trash pickup following Christmas, but after that, customers will need to purchase stickers for any extra trash that does not fit in the trash receptacle.

Officials also advise that city customers with excess recycling can always place it in a box, bin or paper bag and set it beside the regular recycling bin and it will be picked up at no extra charge.

All cardboard boxes are asked to be broken down and flattened.

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Christmas tree recycling available for Wilmington customers

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011, 12:45pm

Christmas tree recycling available for Wilmington customers

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The City of Wilmington is offering Christmas tree recycling for solid waste customers.

Make sure all decorations and lights have been removed from the tree, then place is curbside with any other vegetative debris on your normal service day for city yard waste crews to recycle.

Remember, don’t place it near any storm drains and be sure it doesn’t block access to sidewalks.

For more information, call the City Solid Waste Division at 910-341-7875.

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Natural gas leak repaired, traffic back to normal

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 6:09pm

Natural gas leak repaired, traffic back to normal

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A natural gas line that ruptured around lunch time and caused parts of Eastwood Road to be closed has been repaired.

According to David Hines with the Wilmington Fire Department, construction crews scrapped the gas line and caused the leak while moving a trench box.

Crews closed Eastwood Road from Military Cutoff Road to Rogersville Road because of the 6" ruptured gas line. Hines said the leak was significant. Rogersville Road remained open during the incident, but the Eastwood Road entrance into Mayfaire was not accessible.

No citation was issued and no injuries were reported.

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