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911FIRST ON 3: Hear woman's call to 911 demanding $300k to end chaseSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 12:59am.READ MORE:  A woman sent deputies on a high speed chase overnight in Supply, and asks 911 for $300,000 to pull over.
Full story...Nine-year-old honored as heroSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 10:56am.READ MORE:
New Hanover County Commissioners and emergency responders say a nine-year-old girl is a hero. Ella Flewwellin saved her mom's life by calling 911 when she had a seizure.
Full story... » Brunswick County 911 service restoredSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 8:22am.READ MORE: FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: County doubts new equipment led to problem with 911 calls during fireSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:56pm.READ MORE:
A family from Columbus County lost their home along with all of their possessions last week in a house fire. As you saw FIRST ON 3 this weekend, Brian and Amy Smith say they repeatedly called 911 during the fire, but could not get in touch with an operator. Now Columbus County Emergency Management says it is investigating what happened.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: Family loses home to fire, unable to get a hold of 911 operatorSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 11:31pm.READ MORE:
A Columbus County family lost their home and all of their possessions after a house fire last week. The couple was not able to get in touch with a 9-1-1 operator at the time of the fire.
Full story...New Hanover 911 lines restoredSubmitted by WWAY on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 11:32am.READ MORE: Tourists spotted body in river, called 911Submitted by Hailey Winslow on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 5:43pm.READ MORE:
A couple vacationing from Raleigh told us they were walking along the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington Sunday. They looked into the river about 20 feet from the Hilton, and saw Joanne Dacuno floating face down.
Full story...Texting your emergencies to 911Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 5:43pm.READ MORE:  Texting has become a popular form of communication for all ages, but it could soon become the best form of communication for all emergencies.
Full story...New Hanover County 911 dispatchers have a long, but rewarding jobSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/17/2008 - 11:01am.READ MORE: When you have an emergency, someone has to be there to answer your 911 call, no matter the hour. For 911 dispatchers, that means early morning hours and long days.
Full story...911 hang-ups jam emergency dispatchersSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/02/2008 - 7:19pm.READ MORE:
911 dispatchers are supposed to get help to people in need, but dispatchers in our area say their call centers are getting jammed with hang-ups.
Full story... » Responders say new 911 system has dangerous holesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 6:15pm.READ MORE:  The Brunswick County 911 center just got a new system. But first responders say new, doesn't necessarily mean better. First responders say the multi-million dollar system paid for by tax payers has dead zones and holes that are putting the community at risk.
Full story...Wrightsville Beach switching to New Hanover County 911Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 03/27/2007 - 5:14pm.READ MORE:
An important change is going into effect in Wrightsville Beach. You will no longer have to call the police in case of emergency. Instead, simply dial 9-1-1.
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