News in Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Castle Hayne woman fights Leukemia, with help from friends and family
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:52:01 -0800
CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) -- Everyone is stressed out over the holidays but not like one family from Castle Hayne. Kiersten Wildeboer is fighting Leukemia, but she is not fighting alone Husband Peter says,” it’s been quite a trip , we've been back and forth to Chapel Hill a lot, my wife was in there for over a month. We've had unbelievable support from Laney high school and from my wife’s school ...
NC firefighters go to fire college
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:43:47 -0800
CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) -- Before North Carolina firefighters battle flames out in the field they learn in a controlled environment. This weekend hundreds of firefighters came together from across the state for the Pender County Firefighter's Association Fire College. "This weekend is about the students and giving them the information that our mentors gave us," said instructor Danny Grafius, who ...
Titan site in Castle Hayne wins Energy Star award
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:27:24 -0800
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- As opponents continue to fight a proposed cement plant in Castle Hayne because of environmental impacts, the plant's parent company has won an environmental award. Titan America's Roanoke Cement Company says four of its distribution terminals have achieved the the US EPA's Energy Star Challenge for Industry. It recognizes plants that demonstrate a commitment to the ...
Schwan's closing Castle Hayne, Hope Mills facilities
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:28:34 -0800
Schwan's Home Service is shutting down its facilities in Castle Hayne and Hope Mills.
Carolinas Cement responds to recommendations from NC Division of Air Quality
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:29:04 -0800
Carolinas Cement Company has responded to the state of North Carolina regarding a cement plant proposed for the Castle Hayne area of New Hanover County. The report was issued in December and listed nine recommendations for review as the company pursues an Air Quality Permit for its project.
Study finds Titan project detrimental to health, could cause premature deaths
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:38:32 -0800
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Debate over the proposed Titan Cement Plant in Castle Hayne has been going on for years and Tuesday night, Cape Fear residents got a chance to listen to possible health impacts from the plant, which include respiratory diseases and premature death. The independent consulting firm, ICF International performed the study and the results were discussed during a public ...
Looking at Titan from an opponent’s viewpoint
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:54 -0800
WECT recently sent reporter Ashlea Kosikowski to Roanoke, Virginia to tour a Titan facility and talk to neighbors and community leaders there. But in Castle Hayne, Titan opponents say Roanoke Cement isn't a fair comparison. Those fighting the proposed plant talk to WECT about what's at stake.
Warm winters save state money, officials say
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:17:15 -0800
The winter that the area is seeing has proven to be beneficial for several businesses – hotels are seeing more visitors, golf courses are much busier than usual, and state agencies have been able to stay under budget.
Man Pleads Guilty 12 Years After Murder
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:51:58 -0800
NC NEWS A New Hanover County man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman more than a dozen years ago.
Fighting fires with education
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:10:37 -0800
About 800 firefighters assembled at the Cape Fear Community College North Campus to work on their firefighting skills this weekend.