Tag: Cape Fear River
Duke Energy upgrades transmission tower over Cape Fear River
Duke Energy is upgrading its transmission towers in the Cape Fear River and Friday they began the final leg of the project.
Thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater discharged into Cape Fear River
Aqua North Carolina reports 7,500 gallons of untreated wastewater has been discharged into an unnamed tributary of the Cape Fear River in New Hanover County.
CFPUA: Growing water needs leads to additional raw water line
Work on a joint project with Brunswick County and Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority (LCFWASA) to meet the region’s growing water needs is scheduled to start in November, according to Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Report: PFAS levels in river nearly 1,000 times than ‘health goal’ before 2017
A recent report shows the total concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the Cape Fear River was nearly 1,000 times more than the state’s recommended “health goal” level for GenX before 2017.
Utilities operations back to normal after spill, Kuraray releases statement
Brunswick County is alerting residents and water costumers of a spill from the Chemours Fayetteville Works industrial site.
Battleship gets $400,000 grant to address flooding problem
The Clean Water Management Trust Fund has awarded Battleship North Carolina a grant of up to $400,000 to address flooding using nature-based infrastructure.
Football team bands together to help teammates rebuild after Florence
Last year the Pender patriots went 1-10 after a season interrupted by Hurricane Florence. They're hoping to improve this year under the leadership of some strong senior players.
Coast Guard temporarily closes section of the Cape Fear River
The Coast Guard has closed a section of the Cape Fear River, south of downtown Wilmington, while crews begin to permanently raise the power lines crossing the river this week.
HGTV nominates Wilmington design-build firm as Designer of the Year
A Wilmington based design-build firm was nominated as a finalist for HGTV’S Designer of the Year awards.