Cape Fear River Watch awarded large grant to further address Burnt Mill Creek
An environmental nonprofit received a grant to help further its work to preserve natural resources, ensure clean air, and drinking water.
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Latest on PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear
One day after the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Chemours, and North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality signed an agreement to have Chemours continue working to reduce the amount of forever chemicals in the cape fear river, many are asking what this latest agreement means when it comes to our water quality.
More than 445k pounds of litter picked-up along Cape Fear area roadways this year
Since the start of the year, more than 445,000 pounds of litter have been picked up along Cape Fear area roadways.
NC awards $30 million for clean school bus replacements, 43 new electric school buses
The new zero-emission and low-emission school buses are replacing some of the dirtiest diesel buses in the state, including some older than 30 years that emit more than 20 times the nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter of today’s clean buses.
Sunset Beach looking for volunteers to help clean up remaining Ian debris
Hurricane Ian has been gone from the Cape Fear for days, but debris from the storm still remains in certain parts of the area.
Cape Fear Jewish community prepares for Rosh Hashanah
The Cape Fear Jewish community is preparing for one of the most celebrated holidays of the Jewish faith.
101 NC small businesses win technology grants, including two in Cape Fear
Two small businesses in the Cape Fear have been awarded grants to advance the commercialization of innovative new technologies.
Rent rates increase across the Cape Fear
The price of rent is on the rise across the Cape Fear. The rate increase drawing concerns from both property owners leasing their homes, and from renters about the increase.
Cape Fear Students anticipate somewhat normal first day of school
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance will be followed, according to area school districts. The agency advises schools to have proper ventilation and hand washing stations, and for students to stay home when sick.
Back to school shopping begins for Cape Fear families as schools release supply lists
Schools across the Cape Fear have released their back-to-school supply lists, with some year-round schools already back in session, and others preparing for the new school year to kick off next month. Some supply lists are looking a bit different this year, accommodating inflation and changes brought by the pandemic.
Cape Fear River Watch offers tips on reducing plastic waste during Plastic Free July
Cape Fear River Watch is recognizing "Plastic Free July". The organization is offering residents tips on how to minimize their use of plastics, and has implemented new ways to reduce plastic and other litter from entering our waterways.
Increased wildlife sightings across the Cape Fear in highly populated areas
There have been increased sightings of wildlife in neighborhoods, beaches, and parks across the Cape Fear.
Hands Across the Sand event at Wrightsville Beach to stand up for clean energy
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- On Saturday, May 21st, the SurfRider Foundation of Cape Fear will be teaming up with Save Our Sea NC to host their Hands Across the Sand event. Hands Across the Sand is an annual global…
Volunteers wanted to clean parts of Greenfield Lake
Volunteers are needed Saturday morning, April 9, to pick up trash in and around Squash Branch in the Greenfield Lake watershed.
Cape Fear Garden Club NC Arbor Day celebration at Trask Middle School
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, there will be a collaborative tree planting and campus-wide clean-up occurring on the grounds of Trask Middle School (2900 N. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28405). Cape Fear…
Cape Fear River Watch and Others Call on Cooper to Act
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)- Environmental advocacy groups are calling on Governor Cooper to take executive action to reduce plastic waste in North Carolina. The North…
Cape Fear River Watch joins call to Gov. Cooper to reduce single use plastics in state agencies
Environmental advocacy groups, including the Cape Fear River Watch, are calling on Governor Cooper to take executive action to reduce plastic waste in North Carolina.
Cape Fear Area leaders share statements condemning new Chemours 'good neighbors' ad
A new ad from Chemours praising their work to improve water quality in the Cape Fear River airing on local television stations has been hit with scrutiny from residents and now local leaders.
National grocery shortage trickles into the Cape Fear
Prices are up and supply is low as the nation sees widespread shortages in several items in grocery stores.
The Cape Fear Fair and Expo returns this weekend
The Cape Fear Fair and Expo is making a comeback after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
New findings by North Carolina State University raise more concerns around PFAS's in the Cape Fear
Four years ago, one of those chemicals (GenX) was found in our drinking water in the Cape Fear River. A recent study has given rise to more concern surrounding the 'forever chemicals'.
It's fall y'all: Pumpkin patches opening in the Cape Fear
Fall is here and so are the pumpkins. Area pumpkin patches are filling up their stock from all across the state.
Proposed development on Cape Fear River would be tallest structure in county
A proposed development on the Cape Fear River could bring a big change to the look of downtown Wilmington.
Wrightsville Beach cleaning up beaches for 'International Coastal Cleanup'
The Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation is asking people around the Cape Fear to turn out Saturday, September 11, to help clean up trash along the beaches.