http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines RSS Feed for WITN - New Hanover/Pender - Headlines en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 21:16:57 GMT 2013-05-15T21:16:57Z en-us http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Big-Wave-Kicked-Up-By-Cargo-Ship-Hits-State-Ferry-207605771.html The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an incident involving the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry that resulted in a 10-foot wave crashing onto the deck, damaging some cars. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:16:57 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Big-Wave-Kicked-Up-By-Cargo-Ship-Hits-State-Ferry-207605771.html 2013-05-15T21:16:57Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/5-Year-Old-Found-In-Wilmington-Hotels-Pool-204070871.html A 5-year-old girl has drowned while swimming in a hotel pool in Wilmington. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:40 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/5-Year-Old-Found-In-Wilmington-Hotels-Pool-204070871.html 2013-04-22T11:51:40Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/175-Miles-Of-Carolinas-Coast-Loggerhead-Habitat-199547261.html The turtles are considered threatened in the Carolinas and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on the designation. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:37:49 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/175-Miles-Of-Carolinas-Coast-Loggerhead-Habitat-199547261.html 2013-03-22T15:37:49Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/UNC-Wilmington-settles-in-death-of-student-199534941.html The University of North Carolina-Wilmington has settled with the family of a college student shot in 2006 by a New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:12:43 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/UNC-Wilmington-settles-in-death-of-student-199534941.html 2013-03-22T14:12:43Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Former-Pender-County-Volunteer-Fire-Chief-Arrested-198933001.html A former volunteer fire department chief in the east is now behind bars after police say he shot his wife and stole a neighbor's truck. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:35:28 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Former-Pender-County-Volunteer-Fire-Chief-Arrested-198933001.html 2013-03-19T10:35:28Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Wilmington-Firefighters-Run-Ads-For-Better-Pay-197462861.html Firefighters in Wilmington are going to the public as they seek better pay and benefits. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:38:47 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Wilmington-Firefighters-Run-Ads-For-Better-Pay-197462861.html 2013-03-12T17:38:47Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Insurance-Rates-Jumping-Nearly-20-Along-Beaches-Under-Agreement-195304681.html The state's insurance companies and the top state regulator have agreed that homeowner's insurance policies can rise by a statewide average of 7 percent starting in July. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:02:35 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Insurance-Rates-Jumping-Nearly-20-Along-Beaches-Under-Agreement-195304681.html 2013-03-06T01:02:35Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Background-Checks-Drug-Testing-Company-Creating-420-New-NC-Jobs-194407021.html Castle Branch plans to create 420 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2017 and invest $10.2 million in its New Hanover County location. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:37:33 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Background-Checks-Drug-Testing-Company-Creating-420-New-NC-Jobs-194407021.html 2013-03-02T01:37:33Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Bill-Considered-To-Allow-Smoking-Bans-On-Beaches-190683261.html A North Carolina lawmaker is gauging support for a bill to allow coastal towns to enforce smoking bans on beaches. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:32:48 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Bill-Considered-To-Allow-Smoking-Bans-On-Beaches-190683261.html 2013-02-11T15:32:48Z http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Little-Change-In-Erosion-On-State-Beaches-190682651.html Currituck County's beaches receded anywhere from 2 to 7 feet along nearly 23 miles of the barrier island in 2011. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:29:25 GMT http://www.witn.com/countycloseups/newhanoverpender/headlines/Little-Change-In-Erosion-On-State-Beaches-190682651.html 2013-02-11T15:29:25Z