SRO's recommended in all NHC schools

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7:39am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – School Resources Officers are a must in New Hanover County Schools, according to a recent security assessment.

Dr. Tim Markley, Superintendent of NHCS, asked URS Corp. for a preliminary recommendation about SROs in time for the budget process.

According to the letter Markley shared with the County Manger and Board of Commissioner Chairman, URS suggests continuing the support that would stop at the end of this school year.

Each of the 26 elementary schools across the county has its own SRO.

The Board of Education unanimously supported a minimal coverage plan of 11 deputies floating between schools earlier this year.

The preliminary report from URS reads in part

"…the team felt consistently that having the SROs at each of the schools has contributed to the safety, security and well-being of students, faculty and staff."

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Wrightsville Beach seeking input on new entryway project

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 1:40pm

Wrightsville Beach seeking input on new entryway project

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – The Town of Wrightsville Beach and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are working together to fund a project to improve the entryway into the town, according to a spokesperson for Wrightsville Beach.

The town is seeking input from area residents, and will be hosting an open house workshop with DOT officials and a registered landscape architect.

The meeting will take place Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at town hall, located at 321 Causeway Drive.

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NC agencies to crack down on drunken boating

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:49am

CORNELIUS, NC (AP) - North Carolina law enforcement agencies say they will work to crack down on drunken boating as the summer approaches.

The "On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive" campaign is about to start its third year of discouraging drunken driving and boating.

North Carolina Highway Patrol Maj. Patricia Pool says officers need help from the public to prevent injuries.

Officers plan sobriety checkpoints and special increased patrols during busy holiday periods. Officers also plan special messaging to boaters and drivers about the dangers of impaired driving.

Col. Dale Caveny of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says officers will be conducting checks to make sure boats have the proper equipment.

Caveny says 28 boaters died and 80 other people were seriously hurt on North Carolina waterways.

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WEATHER: Summa-time!

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:42am

A mild summer pattern emerges, with high temperatures bumping up to the upper 80s across the region.

While we will probably fend off showers today, tomorrow that may not be the case - as a sea breeze induced afternoon shower or thunderstorm may crop up.

The pattern changes very little as we move through the next several days with summer like highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s and a slight chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend.

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No fix for beach town's erosion issue

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:35am

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) - Wrightsville Beach leaders tell us they've looked into the erosion problem at the beach – and there's not much they can do to fix it.

There are some pretty steep drop offs along the beach, making it difficult for people to walk from the shore to the dunes.

However, Wrightsville Beach leaders said they're worried any action they might take using heavy machinery might make the problem worse.

The beach isn't due for renourishment until the spring of 2014.

Wrightsville Beach is on a four-year cycle for renourishment.

Town Manager Tim Owens said the problem usually can fix itself, with people walking on the beach and stomping down the sand.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Sewer repairs to cause road closures on Thursday

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:40pm

TRAFFIC ALERT: Sewer repairs to cause road closures on Thursday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will be making sewer repairs around Wilmington, Thursday, May 16.

The intersection of Wellington Ave. and South 17th Street will be closed to drivers as repairs are taking place. A detour is in place for drivers there.

Also the eastbound turning lane on 1910 Eastwood Road near Sutherland Ave will be closed.

While a detour will be in place, CFPUA crews asks drivers to find an alternate route if possible, and to be alert and cautious around the work zones.

According to the release, repairs are necessary so crews improve the infrastructure to the sewer service and prevent sewer overflows.

Repairs will take place between 9am to 3pm at each location.

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WEATHER: Warm and sunny

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 7:46am

Sunny and mild conditions will be the norm for the next couple of days as Bermuda high pressure sets up shop over the western Atlantic.

Expect to see high temperatures today moving into the mid 80s as a more summer like pattern emerges.

Plenty of Atlantic and Gulf moisture streams into the region on the west side of the high pressure giving us enough moisture to touch off a sea breeze induced shower or thunderstorm each afternoon as we go through the weekend.

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