What was that? ‘Loud boom’ causes commotion around Cape Fear

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover and Brunswick County residents were startled this evening by a “loud boom” and now we know what caused it.

You may have heard a loud noise between 7:45 and 8 p.m. and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office tells WWAY it’s all for learning purposes.

We had a series of questions into our newsroom about the noise and want to assure everyone it is only training according to law enforcement.

The sheriff’s office is conducting live explosive device disposal training at the Alvin J. Page Firing Range off of U.S. 421. They are doing this as a part of their Citizen’s Academy.