New Hanover Co. Commissioners considering adding green space to park for $3.8M
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Commissioners are considering adding some more green space to a New Hanover County park.Commissioners are looking at purchasing 85 acres that border Smith Creek Park off of...
View ArticleOpinions vary on money left from 2006 parks bond
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- As we told you last night, New Hanover County is considering spending $3.8 million for land next to Smith Creek Park. The money is from the 2006 Parks and Rec bond, but some...
View ArticleContractors rush to meet July 4 opening deadline of Verterans Park
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (AP) -- Contractors are working weekends and long days to meet a July 4 deadline for opening NC Veterans Park in Fayetteville.City Manager Dale Iman tells The Fayetteville Observer...
View ArticleCampground closed due to black bears in the area
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- State officials have closed the family campground at Mount Mitchell State Park through the end of the month due to increased activity by black bears.The N.C. Division of Parks and...
View ArticleCity seeks input for Inland Greens revamp
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The City of Wilmington is moving forward with a parks project that would renovate the old Inland Greens Golf Course. A public meeting starts at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the...
View ArticleProgress made on Kure Beach oceanfront park
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- The road is open and the swings are up at Kure Beach's new oceanfront park, which is next to the pier along Atlantic Avenue.The park will offer a pavilion, restrooms and a...
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Council amends rules banning guns in parks
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wilmington City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to reverse a ruling that banned concealed weapons from being carried in city parks and the Cross City Trail.At the...
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City closes $3.86M purchase for downtown park
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The City of Wilmington this morning finalized the purchase of 6.63 acres along the northern downtown riverfront for a passive public park. The city and Riverfront Holdings II...
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Visitors take part in First Day Hikes at state parks
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Hikers enjoyed the third annual First Day Hike at North Carolina State Park, including Carolina Beach State Park.The State Parks system encourages people to hike their way...
View ArticleNational Park Service sites draw tourists in NC
A report from the National Park service shows visitors to its sites at both ends of North Carolina drew visitors who spent a lot of money in 2012.The report shows there were more than 15 million...
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