Wilmington port gets federal money for dredging
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The State Port of Wilmington is getting some federal help clearing the way for ships.The Wilmington Harbor Project will receive an additional $13.5 million to improve the Eagle...
View ArticleIrene's impact on waterways affects boaters, fisherman
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Hurricane Irene's had a big impact up the coast from here, but the Coast Guard says our area's beaches were relatively unscathed."In terms of Brunswick County, New Hanover...
View ArticleCape Fear River gets routine dredging
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Just like the roads in our area, the Cape Fear River needs some regular work to keep traffic flowing. That's what's going on now near downtown.Despite the need for the regular...
View ArticleDredging project aims to fix damage from Hurricane Irene
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- With all the jobs in our area that rely on the beaches and waterways, dredging is a big deal.The Army Corps of Engineers just received hurricane supplement money to start...
View ArticleCorps of Engineers does emergency dredging on Bald Head Island channel
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- The Army Corps of Engineers had to do emergency dredging of the channel off the coast of Bald Head Island.Last week, river pilots discovered what they call a speed bump...
View ArticleBeach town leaders discuss $60M in coastal projects
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- The Army Corps of Engineers says it is going to work on $60 million worth of projects this year in and around the Cape Fear waterways. That's good news for many elected...
View ArticleUS House vote helps Carolina Beach renourishment project
WASHINGTON, DC (WWAY) -- The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-7th District) to stop the US Army Corps of Engineers Corps from terminating...
View ArticleBald Head Island dredging delayed
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- The start to a new dredging project at Bald Head Island will have to wait a little longer.The Village of Bald Head Island says the dredge has arrived, but the contractor...
View ArticleCarolina Beach Inlet dredging underway
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- The US Army Corps of Engineers began dredging the Carolina Beach Inlet today at the north end of Freeman Park. Work will last four to five weeks and include part of Snow's...
View ArticleArea beaches and waterways get $24.5M in federal funds
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The State Port of Wilmington, several area beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway are getting some help in the form of federal funding.Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-7th District) says...
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Army Corps officer relieved of command
HUNTINGTON, WV (AP) -- The US Army Corps of Engineers has relieved the commander of its Huntington District while it investigates allegations of misconduct.The State Journal reports that Col. Steven...
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State, feds reach long-term dredging agreement
RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -- State and federal officials have finalized an agreement to again allow dredging in North Carolina's coastal waters so fishing and transportation vessels can more easily...
View ArticleFederal government checking NC forest wetlands
RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- Two federal agencies are investigating whether managers at North Carolina State University's massive Hofmann Forest illegally drained wetlands.The News & Observer of Raleigh...
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$9M dredging project getting Wrightsville Beach ready for summer, hurricane...
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Beaches are a huge economic engine for our area, but they need constant maintenance and repair. Today we got a look at how that happens."We are changing the face of the...
View ArticleCounty Commission approves funding for Carolina Beach renourishment, passes...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- New Hanover County will chip in nearly $2 million for beach renourishment at Carolina Beach, but commissioners tonight took no action on a plan to move up a project for Kure...
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Wrightsville Beach dredging project likely to last into mid-June
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Work to replenish sand at Wrightsville Beach will last longer than expected.Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens says the contractor handling the dredging project...
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Drill gives agencies chance to practice response to active shooter
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The WPD SWAT team raided the US Army Corps of Engineers building this morning. It was not for real, but for an active shooter training exercise.Organizers say it's practice...
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Army Corps of Engineers seeks comment on Bald Head Island terminal groin
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Army Corps of Engineers is looking for public input on possibly building a terminal groin at Bald Head Island.The Corps of Engineers is releasing the Final Environmental...
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