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Effort underway to remove coast’s derelict, abandoned boats

4 years ago  •  NC General Assembly, ENC, Wilmington

AP – A large-scale effort is underway to remove abandoned and derelict boats from North Carolina’s coast. The Wilmington Star-News reported Wednesday that more than 75 vessels along the coast …
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Wilmington City Manager announces his retirement

4 years ago  •  Wilmington

WECT – City Manager Sterling Cheatham announced his retirement Friday in a personal note to City of Wilmington staff, effective June 1, 2021. “As I look to begin a new …
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At least 3 dead, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado

4 years ago  •  Wilmington

A tornado ripped through North Carolina’s Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction, authorities said. The tornado hit just after …
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Michael Jordan gives $10M for North Carolina health clinics

4 years ago  •  Healthcare, Wilmington

AP — Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to launch two medical clinics in underserved communities near his hometown in North Carolina, a regional health care …
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Former New Hanover health director fired due to leadership, performance concerns

4 years ago  •  Healthcare, Wilmington

Noah Johnson, Wilmington StarNews – Former New Hanover County Health Director Dr. Phillip Tarte was fired from his position due to “unresolved patterns of leadership and performance failures.” That’s according …
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Top health official out in New Hanover; Human Services board member also gone, cites commissioner vaccines

4 years ago  •  COVID-19, Wilmington

Preston Lennon, Port City Daily – Former New Hanover County Health Director Philip Tarte signs a beam at the now-finished Department of Health and Human Services headquarters. The reasons for …
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NC attorney general clears sale of NHRMC — with conditions

4 years ago  •  Healthcare, Wilmington

Emily Featherston, WECT – After more than a year and a half of meetings, public forums and discussion, the sale of Southeastern North Carolina’s largest employer and healthcare provider has …
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