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Sea turtle nesting season underway on North Carolina coast
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Sea turtle nesting season is officially underway on the North Carolina coast, and beachgoers play an important role in protection efforts. According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1 through Aug....
City of Wilmington announces new Solid Waste Services Director
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (108+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington announced its new Solid Waste Services Director on Wednesday. According to the city, Heather Cashwell has been appointed as Wilmington’s Solid Waste Services Director. Cashwell has over 15 years of experience in solid waste, recycling…...
Study: High levels of new PFAS chemicals found in Wilmington residents’ blood
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (458+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - High levels of previously-overlooked toxic chemicals are in the bodies of people living in the Wilmington area, according to a new study released Monday by NC State researchers. The study examined blood samples taken from 119 people living in…...