New Hanover Co. hires 'sand man'
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- New Hanover County has filled what it calls a key role tasked with managing the county's waterways, shore protection and beach nourishment efforts.H. Layton Bedsole Jr. will...
View ArticleSenate approves terminal groin restrictions
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- State lawmakers want to put new restrictions on terminal groins, the rocky structures that slow down beach erosion.A bill passed in the Senate today puts major restrictions on...
View ArticleProposed sea turtle protections could mean more red tape for beaches
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Some federal agencies are stepping up and proposing new ways to protect loggerhead sea turtles. But the possible new regulations are getting strong opposition from area...
View ArticleLocal leaders discuss future of inlet dredging
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Where were you when the ship hit the sand? That’s the question Carolina Beach Inlet association is asking state and federal lawmakers, but they say it’s no laughing...
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