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Military Families Admitted Free This Summer at Museum

​Media Release:
Amy Kilgore Mangus
Public Relations Specialist
(910) 798-4367

 
Wilmington, NC -  Cape Fear Museum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums initiative to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013.
 
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. Free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve, as well as members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps—and up to five family members.
 
While Cape Fear Museum is the only regional museum participating in Blue Star Museums, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums to find more.
 
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. General admission is $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
 
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Category: Museum; News Release
Published: 5/24/2013 1:59 PM
Created By: Kilgore, AmyNo presence information
Stay Fire Safe for Memorial Day and Summer Months

(New Hanover County, N.C.) - With Memorial Day weekend upon us, families throughout New Hanover County will be outdoors - at one of our County or State Parks, at a sports events, or maybe just in their backyards.

According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 8,000 homes and outside grilling fires between years 2006-2010. These fires caused an average of 10 civilian deaths, 140 civilian injuries, and $75 million in direct property damage.

Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire and injury risks; therefore, New Hanover County Fire Rescue is providing the following safety tips that will help our citizens and visitors enjoy a safe holiday weekend and summer season to come.

Safety Tips

  • Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
  • The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
  • Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
  • Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in the tray below the grill.
  • Never leave your grill unattended.
  • Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

Charcoal Grills

  • There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
  • If you use starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
  • Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
  • There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
  • When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

Propane Grills

Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

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Media Contact:

Meg Langston
Fire Life Safety Educator
(252) 885-0345

Category: News Release; Fire Services
Published: 5/24/2013 10:49 AM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
Memorial Day closings for New Hanover County government offices, attractions

(New Hanover County) - New Hanover County will close its administrative offices Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. County offices will reopen and resume normal hours of operation Tuesday, May 28.

New Hanover County Library:
All New Hanover County branch libraries will be open during regular hours Saturday, May 25, however, all branch libraries will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. For more information about library locations and hours visit http://www.nhcgov.com/Library.

New Hanover County Department of Social Services:
All units of the New Hanover County Department of Social Services (DSS) will be closed Monday, May 27. Residents are encouraged to call 911 to reach an on call social worker to report child abuse and neglect.

New Hanover County Landfill:
The New Hanover County Landfill will be closed Saturday, May 25. The Landfill will be operating on a normal schedule Monday, May 27.

New Hanover County Attractions:
Airlie Gardens located at 300 Airlie Road in Wilmington is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information about Airlie Gardens visit http://www.airliegardens.org or call (910) 798-7700.

The Cape Fear Museum located at 814 Market Street in Wilmington will be operating on a normal schedule Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. The Museum will resume their Spring/Summer schedule on Monday, May 27, and will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Museum visit http://www.capefearmuseum.com or call (910) 798-4350.

New Hanover County Parks will operate on a normal schedule Monday. For more information about park locations and hours visit http://www.nhcgov.com/Parks. 

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New Hanover County is committed to advancing its mission and vision through superior service and courteous contact.

 

Media Contact:

Charles Smith
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446

Category: News Release
Published: 5/23/2013 3:56 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
County Assembly Day; Advocating to protect and restore county share of lottery proceeds

(New Hanover County, N.C.) - While recently attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners County Assembly Day, New Hanover County Commissioners and staff received the following valuable information about NCACC’s efforts to restore and protect the county share of North Carolina Education Lottery proceeds.

Over the past four years, counties have lost nearly half a billion dollars in state support for school capital needs. The Legislature has reduced the county lottery share each of the past three years and has diverted all of the county share of the corporate income tax for each of the past four years (see chart).

 

Lottery/ADM loss to counties since 2009-10 (Numbers in millions)
Year
Lottery $ rec.
40% share
Difference
% lottery rec.
ADM Loss
Total loss
2009-10
$147.2
$147.2
$0.0
100%
$60.5
$60.5
2010-11
$113.7
$176.5
$62.8
64.4%
$64.5
$127.3
2011-12
$100.0
$170.0
$70.0
58.8%
$72.1
$142.1
2012-13
$100.0
$176.5
$76.5
56.7%
$74.8
$151.3
Totals
$460.9
$670.2
$209.3
68.8%
$271.9
$481.2

 

The Senate is proposing a major change in how lottery funds are to be allocated for school construction by eliminating the statute that directs 40 percent of net lottery funds to school construction. Instead lottery proceeds would be directed to the General Fund, and the Legislature would appropriate the proceeds each year.

“Restoring to counties the full share of lottery proceeds is one of our top priorities for this legislative session,” said NCACC Executive Director David F. Thompson. “We appreciate the support of the hundreds of commissioners who came to County Assembly Day and helped heighten awareness of this issue in the General Assembly.”

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About the NCACC: The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. Founded in 1908, the Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of lobbying, fiscal and legal research, communications, intergovernmental relations, information technology, field visits and risk management services.

 

Media Contact:

Carey Disney Ricks
Public and Legislative Affairs Manager
(910) 798-7177​

Category: News Release; County Commissioners
Published: 5/23/2013 1:51 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
Stormfest Coming to Cape Fear Museum

​Media Contact:
Amy Kilgore Mangus, Public Relations Specialist
Cape Fear Museum
910-798-4367


WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Saturday, June 1, Stormfest will blow into Cape Fear Museum of History and Science.
Stormfest is a severe weather awareness and preparedness event, being held for the fourth year in Wilmington. The event, organized by Cape Fear Museum and the National Weather Service, will be a fun filled day of all things meteorology.
 
It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free (no museum admission charged) and open to the public. The event, like the Museum, will be family-friendly. Interactive weather demonstrations by Cape Fear Museum educators and plenty of hands-on elements will be scattered throughout the Museum.
 
Meteorologists from area television stations News 14 Carolina, WECT and WWAY will be on hand to talk about severe weather, and the National Weather Service will show off its five-foot-tall cyclone simulator.
 
Representatives from the local chapter of the American Red Cross, A.R.E.S Amateur Radio, Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New Hanover County Emergency Management, New Hanover County Public Library, Senior Resource Center and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be located throughout the Museum to discuss hurricane preparedness and offer tips on keeping your family safe during severe weather.
 
For those interested in becoming official weather watchers, meteorologists from the National Weather Service will offer SKYWARN spotter training during the event. This free training teaches citizens about severe weather often seen in the Eastern Carolinas, how to identify cloud features associated with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service.
 
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for special needs should notify the Museum at 910-798-4367 or amangus@nhcgov.com at least one week prior to the event.

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. Normal admission rates are $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
Category: Museum; News Release
Published: 5/23/2013 10:01 AM
Created By: Kilgore, AmyNo presence information
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Highlights

(New Hanover County, N.C.) - The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met May 20, 2013; at 6 p.m. Board meetings are broadcasted live on Time Warner Channel 13 and Charter Channel 5. The full agenda is available at http://www.nhcgov.com/Commissioners.

Highlights:

Commissioners proclaimed June 2013 to be recognized as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month" in New Hanover County to increase public awareness and encourage residents to join in the prevention of elder abuse.

Commissioners proclaimed May 2013 to be recognized as "Foster Care Awareness Month" in New Hanover County. Each May this observance publicly recognizes the tremendous contributions made by foster parents, numerous individuals and public and private organizations to the child welfare system and to the lives of the young somehow entangled in that system.

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to issue new general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $55 million. These funds will be used for Cape Fear Community College facilities, including the completion of the construction of Union Station, construction of the Humanities & Fine Arts building, and partial funding for design work for the Emerging and Advanced Technologies building. The Board also adopted a resolution to issue refunding bonds in an amount not to exceed $72 million to refund debt that is currently outstanding. This refunding will produce an estimated net present value savings of $5.7 million over the remaining life of the debt.

Commissioners vowed their commitment of an economic development contribution in the amount of $100,000 to go towards the Wilmington International Airport's DOT Small Community Air Service Development Program’s (SCASDP) grant application process. The goal of this federal grant program is to provide financial assistance to improve air service. The County's contribution will be necessary if the $1 million grant is awarded and new air service is achieved.

The Board of Commissioners received the County Manager's Recommended Budget for FY 2013-14.The primary policy focus of the FY 2013-14 Budget is intelligent growth, economic development, and superior public education. Highlights include: No change to the general fund property tax rate of 55.4 cents, the fire service district of 7.9 cents, and the environmental management fund tipping fee of $59/ton. The Budget also includes a 2 percent market adjustment for employees and an additional 1.5 percent pool for performance-based merit raises for eligible employees. The Budget presentation and supporting documents may be viewed at http://www.nhcgov.com/Budget.

The Board made the following citizen appointments:

Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. - Faye D. Brock; Oliver Carter III; Tom Conway; John Dismukes; Melissa Ivey; Theron Marshall; Antonio Saviano and Jeremy M. Wilson.

The next regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will be held Monday, June 3, at 6 p.m.

To view the agenda and recording of the regular meetings visit http://www.nhcgov.com/NHCLive.  For more information about the Board of County Commissioner meetings contact the Clerk to the Board's office at (910) 798-7149.

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Media Contact:

Charles Smith
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446​

Category: News Release; County Commissioners
Published: 5/21/2013 4:43 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
Public Notice: Board of Commissioners schedule Budget Work Sessions

(New Hanover County, NC) - The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold the following Budget Work Sessions:

  • Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Agenda Review meeting in the Harrell Conference Room, 601, located at 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Agenda Review meeting in the Harrell Conference Room, 601, located at 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Media Contact:

Sheila Schult
Clerk to the Board
(910) 798-7149​

Category: News Release; Public Notice
Published: 5/21/2013 4:30 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
Discover Camp at Cape Fear Museum

​Media Release:
Amy Kilgore Mangus
Public Relations Specialist
(910) 798-4367

 
Wilmington, NC - Is your child (or grandchild!) a builder, budding scientist, dinosaur enthusiast, or explorer? Cape Fear Museum Summer Camps engage children ages 5-10 in hands-on exploration of the history and science of the Lower Cape Fear region.  These well-loved programs have provided many years of summer enrichment at a low cost to members. 
 
This year, we are pleased to offer a new full-day camp—Cape Fear Explorers—and three half day camps. Members pay only $165 for full-day and $75 for the half-day for a week full of activities that will pique their camper’s interest and engage their mind. Campers also receive a complimentary summer camp T-shirt.
Campers will investigate a topic through inquiry-based experimentation and analysis, play fun games, and relax with a midmorning snack as they create lasting friendships. Full day campers will venture out each day to explore a different historic and/or scientific destination.
 
Every day, campers will roll up their sleeves to discover hands-on history and science.  One day may have campers engaging in Museum exhibits, while another will have them meeting a guest expert to uncover fascinating facts about a particular topic. Each week of camp concludes with a special closing event for families where campers share what they learned through song, skit, or activity.
 
YOUNG ENGINEERS
June 17-21 | 9 am - noon
Ages 9-10
If you can dream it, we’ll give you what you need to build it! Design, construct, test structures and explore nature’s architecture. Use technology and your imagination to figure out different types of design challenges. Complete the week with an engineering extravaganza. Registration closes June 3, 2013. $75 members; $95 non-members (includes camp t-shirt)
 
SCIENCE MASTERS
June 24-28 | 9 am - noon
Ages 7-8
Strap on your goggles and prepare to get messy.  Explore all of science, Archaeology to Zoology—plus all that is in-between. Travel into outer space, experiment with light and shadows, tinker with the physics of toys, and create crazy concoctions! Registration closes June 10, 2013. $75 members; $95 non-members (includes camp t-shirt)
 
DINOS AND MORE
July 8-12 | 9 am - noon
Ages 5-6
Long tails, large jaws, claws, both big and small- learn of them all! Learn about the world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals that lived in the Lower Cape Fear. Hunt and dig for your very own fossils. Investigate the modern relatives of prehistoric creatures as you meet some real reptiles!
Registration closes June 24, 2013. $75 members; $95 non-members (includes camp t-shirt)
 
CAPE FEAR EXPLORERS
August 5-9 | 9 am – 4 pm
Ages 7-10
Get ready; we’re going on an adventure! Explore historic artifacts and participate in exciting science experiments at our “base laboratory” for part of the day. Then explore a different destination each day to learn of the history and science in Lower Cape Fear area. Registration closes July 22, 2013. $165 members; $185 non-members (includes camp t-shirt)
*This is an all-day camp.
 
Registration is now open. To register, download a printable form at www.capefearmuseum.com or call 910-798-4386.
 
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. General admission is $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
 
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Category: Museum; News Release
Published: 5/21/2013 11:23 AM
Created By: Kilgore, AmyNo presence information
Public Notice: County Manager presents FY 2013-14 Budget

(New Hanover County, N.C.) - The New Hanover County recommended budget for FY 2013-14 has been submitted to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.

The Board will hold a public hearing on the budget, Monday June 3, 2013, at 6 p.m., or thereafter, in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Room 301, Wilmington, North Carolina.

A copy of the recommended budget is available for public inspection in the County Commissioner's office at the New Hanover County Government Center, all branches of the New Hanover County Library, and online at www.nhcgov.com/Budget.

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Media Contact:

Cam Griffin
Budget Director
(910) 798-7170​

Category: News Release; Public Notice
Published: 5/21/2013 8:36 AM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
​​Cape Fear Museum Selected for Yale Public History Institute
Media Contact:
Amy Kilgore Mangus
Public Relations Specialist
Cape Fear Museum
(910) 798-4367
 

WILMINGTON, N.C. –  Cape Fear Museum has been selected by the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition to participate in the 2013-2014 Yale Public History Institute.  The Museum was one of five institutions nationwide selected to participate in this unique seminar.  Museum Director Ruth Haas said, “This is a great opportunity for the Museum to learn how other institutions are exploring the complex history of slavery and African Americans’ experiences, and we’re excited and honored to have been one of the institutions chosen by the Gilder Lehrman Center.” 

For one week in July, three Museum staff members will be in New Haven at the Institute.  Curator Barbara Rowe, Historian Janet Davidson and Exhibit Manager Adrienne Garwood will participate in daily discussions – led by Yale faculty members and eminent public historians – that explore historical content and interpretive issues.  During the week, Cape Fear Museum’s staff will have the chance to explore cutting-edge ways to interpret African American history and culture for the broader public with other organizations who are also seeking to reinterpret their pasts for the publics they serve.  The other participants include Appomattox Court House National Historic Park in Appomattox, VA; Crailo State Historic Site in Rensselaer, NY; Drayton Hall in Charleston, SC; and the Owens-Thomas House in Savannah, GA. 
 
The Yale Public History Institute is co-sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition at Yale University and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), and with additional support from the Edward J. and Dorothy Clarke Kempf Memorial Fund, awarded through the Office of the Provost at Yale University.  The Gilder Lehrman Center was established in November 1998 to promote the study of all aspects of slavery and its destruction. The Center seeks to foster an improved understanding of the role of slavery in the founding of the modern world by promoting interaction and exchange among scholars, teachers, and public historians through publications, educational outreach, and other programs and events. For further information on the Gilder Lehrman Center and the Yale Public History Institute, visit www.yale.edu/glc/phi.
 
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. General admission is $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
 
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Category: Museum; News Release
Published: 5/20/2013 3:58 PM
Created By: Kilgore, AmyNo presence information
Family Fun Night at Airlie Gardens featuring Ribbit the Exhibit

New Hanover County, NC - Gather up your “tadpoles” and hop on over to Airlie Gardens on Saturday, June 15th from 5-8pm for Family Fun Night – featuring Ribbit the Exhibit!  Both the young and young at heart will enjoy a frog-filled evening of games, crafts, garden tours, nature activities, music and a very special sneak preview of the new Airlie Gardens Bug Zoo.

Ribbit the Exhibit, a collection of copper sculptures by Wilmington-based artist Andy Cobb, will be on display throughout the 67 acres of Airlie Gardens through August 18th.  The exhibit consists of more than a dozen larger than life frog sculptures who have mowed, fished and danced their way onto Airlie’s grounds.  Family Fun Night showcases these giant personified hoppers along with a myriad of other activities and entertainment including:

  • Garden tours with Ribbit the Exhibit artist Andy Cobb
  • Nature educational activities with Mr. Matt Collogan
  • Games & crafts with Wilmington Parks & Recreation’s Fit For Fun
  • Live music by Mr. Mark
  • Food & soft drinks for purchase from Front Street Brewery

This special event costs just $5/person in advance and $8/person on event day, but space is limited so buy your tickets today!  Tickets are on sale now at Airlie Gardens - 300 Airlie Road and the New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Office at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 120 during regular business hours.  Children age two and older must purchase a ticket.

Airlie Gardens, located at 300 Airlie Road, is a 67-acre public garden owned and operated by New Hanover County.  The mission of Airlie Gardens is to be an historic public garden with cultural and environmental education programs that serve the residents and visitors of New Hanover County.  Additional information may be found at www.airliegardens.org or by calling 910-798-7700.

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Media Contact:

Jodi Dellinger
Program Coordinator
(910) 798-7622​

Category: News Release; Parks, Gardens and Senior Resource Center
Published: 5/17/2013 2:28 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
New Hanover County Fire Rescue holds Annual Awards Ceremony

(New Hanover County) - New Hanover County Fire Rescue held their Annual Awards Ceremony for 2013 on May 2 at Winter Park Baptist Church.

Firefighter Apparatus Operator Chad Erskine, who joined the department in 2010, was awarded the Firefighter of the Year Award for his outstanding performance and dedication in promoting health and wellness within the organization. His work was instrumental in the department receiving national recognition.

The New Hanover County Fire Rescue Officer of the Year Award was presented to Lieutenant Cecil “Jay” Little for contributions to the development and improvement of water rescue preventative maintenance, and for his leadership and management of his employees.

Many lifesaving awards were presented along with one Medal of Valor to Firefighter Mathew Elario, who rescued an occupant from a burning structure last year.

Lifetime Achievement Award went to William Currie Rivenbark Jr. for his 64 years of continued service to the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County through the fire service. Mr. Rivenbark helped with forming of the first volunteer fire department in New Hanover County, which became Wrightsboro.

Alex B. Stanland was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Known as Chief Stanland, he started hanging around the fire station at age 6, later joining to what was known as Winter Park Fire Station in 1951, where he remained until it closed in 2005, transferring his membership to New Hanover County Fire where he continues to serve. Chief Stanland spent seven years on the North Carolina State Fire Chief’s Association where he served as President.

A reception was held following the awards ceremony.

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Media Contact:

Chief Donnie Hall
New Hanover County Fire Rescue
(910) 798-7420

Category: News Release; Fire Services
Published: 5/10/2013 5:01 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
Grand Opening of Household Hazardous Waste Facility

(New Hanover County) - Residents of New Hanover County will soon have a place to take waste that's unsafe to throw away. New Hanover County's Environmental Management department is pleased to announce the grand opening of its household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility.

The grand opening ceremony, which is open to the public, will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The facility will be open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The site will replace the county's one-day collection activities.

Located at 3002 US Hwy 421 N., New Hanover County residents will be able to dispose of their waste free of charge. Household hazardous waste material contains chemicals that are toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive. Some residential waste can be pesticides, paint, used oil, antifreeze, fertilizers, electronic waste, batteries, mercury-containing bulbs, lamps, or thermostats.

Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can contaminate ground and surface waters and poses a direct threat to health and the environment. For more information, visit http://www.nhcgov.com/Environmental or call (910) 798-4403.​

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Media Contact:

Joe Suleyman
Director, Environmental Management
(910) 798-4403

Category: Environmental Management; News Release
Published: 5/8/2013 4:39 PM
Created By: Smith, CharlesNo presence information
Film Production Road and Park Closing

(New Hanover County)-- A portion of Blue Clay Road will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 14 to accomodate production of the film "Tammy".  The 1-mile section of Blue Clay Road to be closed is from Old Mill Road to Holly Road. 

Representatives from the production company are notifying residents and businesses in and around the affected area including the NHC Detention Facility​. Variable message signs are being placed in advance to notify motorists.  Additional signage will be posted in the area prior to Tuesday.

On May 16, access to a portion of Snow's Cut Park will be closed to the public during filming.  The main area of the park including playground, shelter and picnic areas will be closed during filming, but recreational anglers and other park visitors will still be able to use the area of the park directly under the Snow's Cut bridge.

 

MB

 

Category: News Release; Parks, Gardens and Senior Resource Center; Public Notice
Published: 5/8/2013 3:52 PM
Created By: Boyer, MarkNo presence information
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Headed to Wilmington

​It’s the Science of What’s Eating You – Exhibit Opening May 25

WILMINGTON, N.C. –  Stinky feet can make you more attractive — to a hungry mosquito, that is! Explore the science of what’s eating you at Cape Fear Museum May 25 — September 9, with Attack of the Bloodsuckers!.
 
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! will discover the biological wonders of sanguinivores — creatures that eat blood — through encounters with interactive exhibits and vibrant graphics. Visitors will be able to sit on a giant inflatable tick, spin their way through the mosquito’s life cycle, examine their own veins and the bodies of bloodsuckers with scientific instruments, and play a bloodsucker matching game.  As Museum Director Ruth Haas explains “This exhibit explores the science of sanguinivores in a fun and interactive way.”  In addition, when visitors leave the Museum, they will have learned why mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites are important to our ecosystem.
 
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! also provides visitors with helpful hints for avoiding these sometimes annoying creatures. Simple precautions like keeping your yard free of standing water, where mosquitoes breed, and checking yourself carefully for deer ticks before they can transmit Lyme disease, go a long way toward keeping you comfortable and safe.
 
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! is produced by the Environmental Exhibit Collaborative and made possible by grants from Jane's Trust, Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services. Additional support provided by Corning and Landfall Foundation.
 
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. General admission is $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, N.C.  More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
 
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Category: Museum; News Release
Published: 5/8/2013 9:20 AM
Created By: Kilgore, AmyNo presence information
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