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MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM CAN I WALK OR BIKE INTO A GATED COMMUNITY? A. Dylan Lee, spokesman for the City of Wilmington, said access to private communities is “totally the prerogative of the community and the rules they have established.”. “They are privately owned streets and sidewalks and the management/HOA entity gets to decide,” Lee said. None of the homeowners associations MyReporter contacted MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE FUNCTION OF THE 4-FOOT TALL Q. What was the past function of the 4-foot tall concrete posts that are still found on corners downtown? There is one on the SE corner of Front and Orange. There is a metal slide on the side of the post that once held something. A. One of Historic Wilmington’s forgotten obelisks stands on the MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I PARK AT HOLDEN BEACH TO USE THE A. The town of Holden Beach does have public parking near its accesses, but not at its access, according to Heather Finnell, town clerk. Parking, however, is allowed on most of the side streets. Visitors need to make sure to adhere to the no parking signs located throughout the island. Here is a list of accesses and some notes aboutparking.
MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to the facility’swebsite.
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM CAN I WALK OR BIKE INTO A GATED COMMUNITY? A. Dylan Lee, spokesman for the City of Wilmington, said access to private communities is “totally the prerogative of the community and the rules they have established.”. “They are privately owned streets and sidewalks and the management/HOA entity gets to decide,” Lee said. None of the homeowners associations MyReporter contacted MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE FUNCTION OF THE 4-FOOT TALL Q. What was the past function of the 4-foot tall concrete posts that are still found on corners downtown? There is one on the SE corner of Front and Orange. There is a metal slide on the side of the post that once held something. A. One of Historic Wilmington’s forgotten obelisks stands on the MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I PARK AT HOLDEN BEACH TO USE THE A. The town of Holden Beach does have public parking near its accesses, but not at its access, according to Heather Finnell, town clerk. Parking, however, is allowed on most of the side streets. Visitors need to make sure to adhere to the no parking signs located throughout the island. Here is a list of accesses and some notes aboutparking.
MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to the facility’swebsite.
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM IS A PHOTO ID REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR The short answer is no, although it certainly makes things easier. There are numerous other ways to verify identity and claim welfare and food stamps. The website FRAC.org gives some helpful information on the food stamp program, officially called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP: “The SNAP/Food Stamp caseworker is required to verify your MYREPORTER.COM HOW DO I REGISTER A UTILITY TRAILER IN Registering a utility trailer in North Carolina follows the same process as registering a car, according to the North Carolina state DMV. Here’s a link to to what you’ll need. DMV.org, a website not affiliated with the government that says it aims to simplify DMV requirements for people to understand more easily, puts it this MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CEDRIC’S FISH & CHIPS? A Port City fast-food institution for more than a quarter-century, Cedric’s vanished in 1999, when Tim Davis bought the building at 3807 Oleander Drive, Wilmington , to relocate his business, Davis & Son Tobacconists, from Long Leaf Mall.. Cedric’s had been up for sale since 1997 when Emma Olsen, the president and principal shareholder, decided to retire and put it on the market. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND FORT JOHNSTON IN According to “A history of Fort Johnston on the Lower Cape Fear” by Wilson Angley, Fort Johnston’s history goes back much further than most people might realize. It was built in colonial days out of local settlers’ nagging feelings that Spaniards would soon attack. Back then, this possibility was very real. The colony of North MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTER A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM ARE THERE GATORS IN WHITE LAKE OR LAKE You’re liable to find a gator hanging around Lake Waccamaw, but none have been seen for awhile in White Lake, N.C. State Parks representatives said.. While gators are less common in the actual lake, they’re frequent patrons of the dark water canals around it, said Janice Mercer of Lake WaccamawMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHY DO THEY KEEP FLYING THAT POLICE This question comes in so often that we developed this response to it: “There may be various reasons why the helicopter is out and overhead,” said Linda Rawley Thompson, a spokeswoman for the Wilmington Police Department. “They could be aiding in the pursuit of a suspect and giving instructions to police cars on the ground. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THIS FEE ON MY AUTO INSURANCE BILL In a roundabout way, it is a surcharge that holds down insurance costs for good drivers and increases rates for people with bad driving records. Under state law, the N.C. Rate Bureau must set rates based on individual driving records. It does that through the Safe Driver Incentive Plan, which basically rewards safe drivers and MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTER A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications serviceMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHY DO THEY KEEP FLYING THAT POLICE This question comes in so often that we developed this response to it: “There may be various reasons why the helicopter is out and overhead,” said Linda Rawley Thompson, a spokeswoman for the Wilmington Police Department. “They could be aiding in the pursuit of a suspect and giving instructions to police cars on the ground. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THIS FEE ON MY AUTO INSURANCE BILL In a roundabout way, it is a surcharge that holds down insurance costs for good drivers and increases rates for people with bad driving records. Under state law, the N.C. Rate Bureau must set rates based on individual driving records. It does that through the Safe Driver Incentive Plan, which basically rewards safe drivers and MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTER A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
MYREPORTER.COM IS IT AGAINST HEALTH REGULATIONS TO BRING This question was answered by Alicia Pickett, senior environmental health program specialist with the New Hanover County Health Department: “The North Carolina General Statutes require we regulate establishments that serve food for pay. We would not regulate someone’s personal food. It would be up to the management of the food service establishment if they allow MYREPORTER.COM WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE OWN HOMES IN THE UPDATE: Ben Steelman answered this question in August 2009. More recently, Mike Voorheis tackled it again in February 2013. Click here to read his more recent answer. Meanwhile, here’s Ben’s original answer: *** It depends, of course, on how you define “famous.” Quite a few celebrities do have Wilmington addresses, though. Amongthe more notable
MYREPORTER.COM WHEN TREES OR BUSHES OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC VIEWS MyReporter had two similar questions: What is the shrub height permitted for driveway and parking lot entrances so the view is not obstructed. Please also advise if this is an city, county, or state ordinance along with the contact name/phone or email address to report a violation. And In the city of Wilmington, if trees MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I PARK AT HOLDEN BEACH TO USE THE A. The town of Holden Beach does have public parking near its accesses, but not at its access, according to Heather Finnell, town clerk. Parking, however, is allowed on most of the side streets. Visitors need to make sure to adhere to the no parking signs located throughout the island. Here is a list of accesses and some notes aboutparking.
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE BLACK AND Those are fox squirrels. According to Robbie Norville, a supervising wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, fox squirrels are native to this area but are more rare than the gray squirrels you often see in your backyard. He said a fox squirrel is generally larger than a gray squirrel. They can reach up MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTER A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM ARE THERE LAWS THAT REGULATE HOW LONG A The FRA says that a majority of states place some restrictions on the amount of time a highway rail crossing can be blocked, “but in no case does it exceed more than 20 minutes.”. The FRA Web site is www.fra.dot.gov. According to state law, a motorist approaching a railroad grade crossing with a flashing signal, lowered crossing gateor
MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM CAN I WALK OR BIKE INTO A GATED COMMUNITY? A. Dylan Lee, spokesman for the City of Wilmington, said access to private communities is “totally the prerogative of the community and the rules they have established.”. “They are privately owned streets and sidewalks and the management/HOA entity gets to decide,” Lee said. None of the homeowners associations MyReporter contacted MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I PARK AT HOLDEN BEACH TO USE THE A. The town of Holden Beach does have public parking near its accesses, but not at its access, according to Heather Finnell, town clerk. Parking, however, is allowed on most of the side streets. Visitors need to make sure to adhere to the no parking signs located throughout the island. Here is a list of accesses and some notes aboutparking.
MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to the MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM CAN I WALK OR BIKE INTO A GATED COMMUNITY? A. Dylan Lee, spokesman for the City of Wilmington, said access to private communities is “totally the prerogative of the community and the rules they have established.”. “They are privately owned streets and sidewalks and the management/HOA entity gets to decide,” Lee said. None of the homeowners associations MyReporter contacted MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I PARK AT HOLDEN BEACH TO USE THE A. The town of Holden Beach does have public parking near its accesses, but not at its access, according to Heather Finnell, town clerk. Parking, however, is allowed on most of the side streets. Visitors need to make sure to adhere to the no parking signs located throughout the island. Here is a list of accesses and some notes aboutparking.
MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to theMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CEDRIC’S FISH & CHIPS? A Port City fast-food institution for more than a quarter-century, Cedric’s vanished in 1999, when Tim Davis bought the building at 3807 Oleander Drive, Wilmington , to relocate his business, Davis & Son Tobacconists, from Long Leaf Mall.. Cedric’s had been up for sale since 1997 when Emma Olsen, the president and principal shareholder, decided to retire and put it on the market. MYREPORTER.COM IS A PHOTO ID REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR The short answer is no, although it certainly makes things easier. There are numerous other ways to verify identity and claim welfare and food stamps. The website FRAC.org gives some helpful information on the food stamp program, officially called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP: “The SNAP/Food Stamp caseworker is required to verify your MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND FORT JOHNSTON IN According to “A history of Fort Johnston on the Lower Cape Fear” by Wilson Angley, Fort Johnston’s history goes back much further than most people might realize. It was built in colonial days out of local settlers’ nagging feelings that Spaniards would soon attack. Back then, this possibility was very real. The colony of North MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTER A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to the facility’swebsite.
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MYREPORTER.COM WHEN DO YOU NEED WEIGHTED LICENSE PLATES Q. When towing a personal travel trailer by a 2500hd Chevrolet Silverado truck, do you need weighted license plates in North Carolina? A. No. Campers are basically exempt from the rules governing weighted tags in North Carolina. It’s actually a common question. Information about the rules for weighted tags isn’t easy to find,and plenty
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Capillary received a teaching degree at Elon University, yet went on to work as a civilian employee at Fort Bragg, various Wilmington shipyards, and Western Electric in Burlington before retiring to Graham and living out of his ’69 Cadillac. At the age of 77, Cappy passed away on July 5, 1990. Cappy’s 42-year habit kept him young atheart.
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTERHOW TO OPT OUTHOW TO OPT OUT ADSHOW TO OPT OUT ONLINEOPT OUT OR OPT OUT A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
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MYREPORTER.COM WHEN DO YOU NEED WEIGHTED LICENSE PLATES Q. When towing a personal travel trailer by a 2500hd Chevrolet Silverado truck, do you need weighted license plates in North Carolina? A. No. Campers are basically exempt from the rules governing weighted tags in North Carolina. It’s actually a common question. Information about the rules for weighted tags isn’t easy to find,and plenty
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Capillary received a teaching degree at Elon University, yet went on to work as a civilian employee at Fort Bragg, various Wilmington shipyards, and Western Electric in Burlington before retiring to Graham and living out of his ’69 Cadillac. At the age of 77, Cappy passed away on July 5, 1990. Cappy’s 42-year habit kept him young atheart.
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTERHOW TO OPT OUTHOW TO OPT OUT ADSHOW TO OPT OUT ONLINEOPT OUT OR OPT OUT A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO IS BURIED IN THE SMALL CEMETERY ON According to Calabash-based historian Anthony Clemmons, the land in question was among many acres owned by the Gause family, which at one time owned all the land from what is now Brick Landing Plantation to what is now Angel’s Trace on Seaside Road. The property has small bricks noting the presence of graves, but no MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
MYREPORTER.COM CAN RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON A PRIVATE ROAD Here’s the full question: I live in the Arrondale section of homes. It’s located off Carolina Beach Road. We have tried for many years to get the County to help us with our roads. Kirkwood is the development in back of us. The main road in and out of both developments is Wingate Drive. I MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND FORT JOHNSTON IN According to “A history of Fort Johnston on the Lower Cape Fear” by Wilson Angley, Fort Johnston’s history goes back much further than most people might realize. It was built in colonial days out of local settlers’ nagging feelings that Spaniards would soon attack. Back then, this possibility was very real. The colony of North MYREPORTER.COM WHERE DID THE HEWETT FAMILY OF BRUNSWICK According to family genealogist Ouida Hewett, Joseph Hewett Jr. (1730-1795) settled in Brunswick County in 1756, having moved from Cape May, N.J. He came from a line of whalers. Joseph Sr.’s ancestor, Randall Hewett, arrived from England at Lynn, Mass., sometime before 1746. More Hewetts certainly followed Joseph Sr. down South. Ebenezer Hewett, Jacob Hewett MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CASEY ROMAN OF WECT-TV? Jim WareStarNews. Casey Roman of WECT-TV. Casey Roman said she now works days. Here’s her reply: “I was a ‘regular’ on-air while doing the 11 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Now that I work while the sun is out, I’m amongst quite a big group of reporters that share the screen. “You may not see me much anymore, but you’ll definitely MYREPORTER.COM WHERE HAVE ALL THE 7-ELEVEN STORES GONE? The quest for a Slurpee still involves crossing state lines. But there is hope for the future, 7-Eleven spokeswoman Carole Davidson Ragona said. Ragona said the beginning of the end for the company in North Carolina was a leveraged buyout in the late 1980s. “Interest rates at that period in time were in the teens MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE FUNCTION OF THE 4-FOOT TALL Q. What was the past function of the 4-foot tall concrete posts that are still found on corners downtown? There is one on the SE corner of Front and Orange. There is a metal slide on the side of the post that once held something. A. One of Historic Wilmington’s forgotten obelisks stands on the MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Capillary received a teaching degree at Elon University, yet went on to work as a civilian employee at Fort Bragg, various Wilmington shipyards, and Western Electric in Burlington before retiring to Graham and living out of his ’69 Cadillac. At the age of 77, Cappy passed away on July 5, 1990. Cappy’s 42-year habit kept him young atheart.
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to move more efficiently have allowed that plan to be decommissioned. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to the MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM ARE FEDERAL RETIREES EXEMPT FROM NORTH Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes in North Carolina, said Trevor Johnson, NC Department of Revenue spokesman. But beginning Jan. 1, 2017, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state’s uniform individual income rate of 5.499%, Johnson said. He added that there are also exemptions for certain North Carolina residents MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE FUNCTION OF THE 4-FOOT TALL Q. What was the past function of the 4-foot tall concrete posts that are still found on corners downtown? There is one on the SE corner of Front and Orange. There is a metal slide on the side of the post that once held something. A. One of Historic Wilmington’s forgotten obelisks stands on the MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Capillary received a teaching degree at Elon University, yet went on to work as a civilian employee at Fort Bragg, various Wilmington shipyards, and Western Electric in Burlington before retiring to Graham and living out of his ’69 Cadillac. At the age of 77, Cappy passed away on July 5, 1990. Cappy’s 42-year habit kept him young atheart.
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to move more efficiently have allowed that plan to be decommissioned. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE LATEST ON THE CONSTRUCTION START Riptide Aquatic is not a part of a nearby mixed use development. Plans call for a resort-style swim club and water park featuring a six lane Olympic competition swimming pool, a wading area, a swim up bar, two elevated water slides, a children’s pool aqua center, outdoor spa, children’s playground and more, according to theMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM CAN AN HOA THAT HAS PRIVATE ROADS SET SPEED Each homeowners association is a separate entity with its own bylaws and rules. Some have private security officers, set speed limits within property boundaries and may use calibrated radar that could result in a verbal warning or an HOA-assessed fine for drivers who go over the limit. Law enforcement agencies such as the New Hanover MYREPORTER.COM IS IT AGAINST HEALTH REGULATIONS TO BRING This question was answered by Alicia Pickett, senior environmental health program specialist with the New Hanover County Health Department: “The North Carolina General Statutes require we regulate establishments that serve food for pay. We would not regulate someone’s personal food. It would be up to the management of the food service establishment if they allow MYREPORTER.COM IS A PHOTO ID REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR The short answer is no, although it certainly makes things easier. There are numerous other ways to verify identity and claim welfare and food stamps. The website FRAC.org gives some helpful information on the food stamp program, officially called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP: “The SNAP/Food Stamp caseworker is required to verify your MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I PARK AT HOLDEN BEACH TO USE THE A. The town of Holden Beach does have public parking near its accesses, but not at its access, according to Heather Finnell, town clerk. Parking, however, is allowed on most of the side streets. Visitors need to make sure to adhere to the no parking signs located throughout the island. Here is a list of accesses and some notes aboutparking.
MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTER A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO GO CRABBING ON OAK There isn’t a designated season for crabbing, but there is a 5-inch minimum size limit for males and immature females, according to the N.C. Department of Natural Resources. From Sept. 1 to April 30, there is a 6 ¾-inch maximum size limit for females. YouMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM WHEN DO YOU NEED WEIGHTED LICENSE PLATES Q. When towing a personal travel trailer by a 2500hd Chevrolet Silverado truck, do you need weighted license plates in North Carolina? A. No. Campers are basically exempt from the rules governing weighted tags in North Carolina. It’s actually a common question. Information about the rules for weighted tags isn’t easy to find,and plenty
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Capillary received a teaching degree at Elon University, yet went on to work as a civilian employee at Fort Bragg, various Wilmington shipyards, and Western Electric in Burlington before retiring to Graham and living out of his ’69 Cadillac. At the age of 77, Cappy passed away on July 5, 1990. Cappy’s 42-year habit kept him young atheart.
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTERHOW TO OPT OUTHOW TO OPT OUT ADSHOW TO OPT OUT ONLINEOPT OUT OR OPT OUT A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
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Popular This Week. myreporter.com when do you need weighted license plates when towing a trailer in north carolina? myreporter.com at what temperature should you run water to prevent pipes from freezing? MYREPORTER.COM IF I’M RENTING A LOT IN A MOBILE HOME PARK We put this question to two national insurance providers, and each said there are too many unknowns to provide a general answer. “Unfortunately, there are too many variables in the situation you described for us to make any type of statement regarding who would be responsible,” said Anna Bryant, a State Farm Insurance spokeswoman.“
MYREPORTER.COM WHEN DO YOU NEED WEIGHTED LICENSE PLATES Q. When towing a personal travel trailer by a 2500hd Chevrolet Silverado truck, do you need weighted license plates in North Carolina? A. No. Campers are basically exempt from the rules governing weighted tags in North Carolina. It’s actually a common question. Information about the rules for weighted tags isn’t easy to find,and plenty
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Capillary received a teaching degree at Elon University, yet went on to work as a civilian employee at Fort Bragg, various Wilmington shipyards, and Western Electric in Burlington before retiring to Graham and living out of his ’69 Cadillac. At the age of 77, Cappy passed away on July 5, 1990. Cappy’s 42-year habit kept him young atheart.
MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? A. Here’s what MyReporter was able to find out: Adam Wyman Smith was an Olympic swimmer at the 1924 Paris games representing the United States. According to North Carolina death records and sports-reference.com, Smith was born Dec. 28, 1903, in Bradford, Pa., and later moved to Wilmington, where he died April 8, 1985. MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTERHOW TO OPT OUTHOW TO OPT OUT ADSHOW TO OPT OUT ONLINEOPT OUT OR OPT OUT A. The short answer is no. While many people consider fax lines to be a “data only line,” a fax line has the capability to be used for data and voice, according to New Hanover County spokesperson Charles Smith. North Carolina Statute 62A-43 (a) states, “A monthly 911 service charge is imposed on each active voice communications service MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM WHO IS BURIED IN THE SMALL CEMETERY ON According to Calabash-based historian Anthony Clemmons, the land in question was among many acres owned by the Gause family, which at one time owned all the land from what is now Brick Landing Plantation to what is now Angel’s Trace on Seaside Road. The property has small bricks noting the presence of graves, but no MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ALLEN “FROG A Columbus County teen who had a questionable relationship with then-N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles has been staying out trouble since his release from custody in 2011, court records show. Allen Wayne Strickland, now 24, has a pending speeding ticket in Columbus County, but no new convictions since being released from custody in December2011. Strickland
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
MYREPORTER.COM CAN RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON A PRIVATE ROAD Here’s the full question: I live in the Arrondale section of homes. It’s located off Carolina Beach Road. We have tried for many years to get the County to help us with our roads. Kirkwood is the development in back of us. The main road in and out of both developments is Wingate Drive. I MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND FORT JOHNSTON IN According to “A history of Fort Johnston on the Lower Cape Fear” by Wilson Angley, Fort Johnston’s history goes back much further than most people might realize. It was built in colonial days out of local settlers’ nagging feelings that Spaniards would soon attack. Back then, this possibility was very real. The colony of North MYREPORTER.COM WHERE DID THE HEWETT FAMILY OF BRUNSWICK According to family genealogist Ouida Hewett, Joseph Hewett Jr. (1730-1795) settled in Brunswick County in 1756, having moved from Cape May, N.J. He came from a line of whalers. Joseph Sr.’s ancestor, Randall Hewett, arrived from England at Lynn, Mass., sometime before 1746. More Hewetts certainly followed Joseph Sr. down South. Ebenezer Hewett, Jacob Hewett MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CASEY ROMAN OF WECT-TV? Jim WareStarNews. Casey Roman of WECT-TV. Casey Roman said she now works days. Here’s her reply: “I was a ‘regular’ on-air while doing the 11 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Now that I work while the sun is out, I’m amongst quite a big group of reporters that share the screen. “You may not see me much anymore, but you’ll definitely MYREPORTER.COM WHERE HAVE ALL THE 7-ELEVEN STORES GONE? The quest for a Slurpee still involves crossing state lines. But there is hope for the future, 7-Eleven spokeswoman Carole Davidson Ragona said. Ragona said the beginning of the end for the company in North Carolina was a leveraged buyout in the late 1980s. “Interest rates at that period in time were in the teensMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTERHOW TO OPT OUTHOW TO OPT OUT ADSHOW TO OPT OUT ONLINEOPT OUT OR OPT OUT Q. Can I opt out of 911 service on a computer fax line that will never be used to dial emergency services? I have had a secondary computer line for faxing and never been charged a monthly fee for 911 service since this line is not for voice. MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CASEY ROMAN OF WECT-TV?CASEY ROMAN WECT NEWSCASEY ROMAN AGECASEY ROMAN WILMINGTON NCCASEY ROMAN TWITTERCASEY ROMAN YOUTUBECASEY ROMANS NEW RV Casey Roman said she now works days. Here’s her reply: “I was a ‘regular’ on-air while doing the 11 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Now that I work while the sun is out, I’m amongst quite a big group of reporters that share the screen. “You may not see me much anymore, but you’ll definitely continueMYREPORTER.COM
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MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS CAPPY, THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ANDCAPPY S MENUCAPPY S PIZZA LONDON OHIOFALLOUT 4 CAPPY LOCATIONSMY CAPPY HAT Famous for his long-distance swimming, Henry Dominic “Cappy” Capillary was one with the ocean — swimming up to 10 miles a day, every day of the summer, for 42 years. The grey-haired man would be spotted swimming far out into the ocean, swimming for hours on end. He cruised the water several miles off Carolina MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS OLYMPIAN ADAM SMITH OF WILMINGTON? Q. During the late 1960s, I became acquainted with former Olympian Adam Smith (swimmer). He resided at 4916 Oleander Drive and was retired from the Wilmington YMCA. Once on a visit to his home, he showed me his medals.Can the Star-News do a story on Mr. Smith’s 1924 Summer Olympic involvement? A. Here’s what MyReporter MYREPORTER.COM WHO WAS THE NAMESAKE OF THE S. THOMAS Samuel Thomas Rhodes, who generally went by “Tommy,” represented New Hanover County in the state House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984. A Republican, Rhodes served as state secretary of natural resources and community development from 1985 to 1988 under Gov. Jim Martin. A Wilmington native and a 1962 graduate of New Hanover HighSchool,
MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM WHEN AND HOW WOULD I-40 BE REVERSED IN THE **UPDATE as of Oct. 5, 2016: The state has shelved a plan to reverse the eastbound lanes of I-40 in the event of a Category 3 or higher storm hitting Southeastern North Carolina. The DOT says improvements to east-west routes east of I-95 that allow traffic to MYREPORTER.COM WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE Reader Sheila Freeman is looking for some information about the history of a local bar: “Hello, do you know if there are any pictures of the Triangle Lounge on Wrightsville Avenue when it was a grocery store or any pictures available of its history? Thank you!”If
MYREPORTER.COM CAN I OPT OUT OF 911 SERVICE ON A COMPUTERHOW TO OPT OUTHOW TO OPT OUT ADSHOW TO OPT OUT ONLINEOPT OUT OR OPT OUT Q. Can I opt out of 911 service on a computer fax line that will never be used to dial emergency services? I have had a secondary computer line for faxing and never been charged a monthly fee for 911 service since this line is not for voice. MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CASEY ROMAN OF WECT-TV?CASEY ROMAN WECT NEWSCASEY ROMAN AGECASEY ROMAN WILMINGTON NCCASEY ROMAN TWITTERCASEY ROMAN YOUTUBECASEY ROMANS NEW RV Casey Roman said she now works days. Here’s her reply: “I was a ‘regular’ on-air while doing the 11 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Now that I work while the sun is out, I’m amongst quite a big group of reporters that share the screen. “You may not see me much anymore, but you’ll definitely continue MYREPORTER.COM WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND CAMP DAVIS AND Holly Ridge, in southern Onslow County on what is now U.S. 17, was established around 1890 as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. As late as 1940, the unincorporated community had a population of about 28, with two stores, seven houses and a 40-by-40 foot train station. All that changed abruptly, though, MYREPORTER.COM CAN RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON A PRIVATE ROAD Here’s the full question: I live in the Arrondale section of homes. It’s located off Carolina Beach Road. We have tried for many years to get the County to help us with our roads. Kirkwood is the development in back of us. The main road in and out of both developments is Wingate Drive. I MYREPORTER.COM WHO IS BURIED IN THE SMALL CEMETERY ON According to Calabash-based historian Anthony Clemmons, the land in question was among many acres owned by the Gause family, which at one time owned all the land from what is now Brick Landing Plantation to what is now Angel’s Trace on Seaside Road. The property has small bricks noting the presence of graves, but no MYREPORTER.COM WHO IS MRS. CALABASH? According to legend in Calabash, N.C., comedian Jimmy Durante and his troupe passed through the little Brunswick County town sometime in the 1940s. While there, he made friends with a young restaurant owner. Brunswick County historian Susie Carson says that woman was Lucille “Lucy” Coleman, a claim repeated in Theresa Jensen Lacey’s “Amazing North Carolina.” MYREPORTER.COM WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CASEY ROMAN OF WECT-TV? Casey Roman said she now works days. Here’s her reply: “I was a ‘regular’ on-air while doing the 11 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Now that I work while the sun is out, I’m amongst quite a big group of reporters that share the screen. “You may not see me much anymore, but you’ll definitely continue MYREPORTER.COM WHAT WAS THE HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTHPORT Vessels have been pulling into Southport — or Smithville, as it was known prior to 1889 — for quarantine inspections since colonial times. A quarantine requirement was put into a 1751 pilotage act by the colonial Assemlby. In 1868, the state General Assembly authorized a quarantine station at Smithville. The big fears were yellow feverand cholera,
MYREPORTER.COM WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM AT LOCAL It was quite a relief to find the answer to a question about which beaches had public restrooms nearby. We probably missed a few in the list we compiled below, so if you know of any not here, be sure to post a comment. The list includes both full restroom facilities aswell as portable
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