Wilmington Completes NEI Sewer Repairs

Burst pipes are usually the beginning of a city's sewer headache, but this week, a split pipe could herald the end of Wilmington's current round of wastewater woes.

Engineers used a new technique of pipe bursting to install a half-mile of new line along Greenville Loop Road, running the new pipe inside the old and then expanding it. That final section of repairs completes the city's promised improvements to the Northeast Interceptor sewer line...

Read the full story and find more of our sewer coverage here.

Beach Towns Growing Up

Carolina and Kure Beach want to make sure you have a reason to get out of your car before you get to their beaches.

The two towns that make up Pleasure Island are taking an active hand in their future growth, with a focus on developing their commercial areas.

Find the entire story and supporting materials here.

Public Meetings:

Carolina Beach:
Monday: Steering Committee Meeting: 6-8pm
Tuesday: Presentation to Town Council: 6-8pm

Kure Beach
Monday: Public hearing: 6:30pm

Shag Dancers Compete in N. Myrtle Beach

Teams of shag dancers will show off their pivots and duck walks in North Myrtle Beach tonight for the first day of the 25th annual National Shag Championships.

Shag, or beach, music is unique to the Carolinas. A mix of big band swing, R-n-B, and rock-and-roll; the style swept coastal dancehalls in the forties and fifties...

Read the whole story here.

WHQR's Mental Health Care Series, pt I

This morning marks the start of WHQR's month-long exploration of North Carolina's mental health care system. Every Wednesday in March our reporters will bring you the stories of people in different stages of treatment. But we start today with an overview of the system from one of its new co-directors...

Listen to WHQR's interview with Leza Wainwright here.

(you will also find a link to Wainwright's full interview at that site)

Brunsco School Board Approves New Middle School

The Brunswick County School Board voted last night to approve a building contract for a new middle school.

The new Holden Beach Middle School will cost $14.5 million.

Read the full story here.

Vote On Wright's Campaign Status Postponed

The State Board of Elections has postponed a vote that would determine whether it would lift the termination status of State Representative Thomas Wright's campaign.

Read the full story here.

Relaxed Water Rules for Wilmington?

After more than four months on lockdown, Wilmington's lawn sprinklers and swimming pools could soon be back in business if the city approves an easing of its current drought restrictions.

Wilmington's water officials want to redefine entire scale of water regulations, replacing many currently mandatory restrictions with guidelines and more public education...

Read the full story here.