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Traffic alert for drivers in Bladen County

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 11:38am
Traffic alert for drivers in Bladen County

 

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WECT) - The North Carolina DOT will close Lyon Landing Rd. between Suggs-Taylor Rd. and Owen Hill Rd. for the next three-weeks.

This closure is necessary so crews can replace a cross line pipe underneath the road. There are no signed detours, so plan an alternative route during time of construction.

The road will re-open on Monday, January 28.

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'Click it or Ticket' campaign yields nearly 100 seatbelt violations

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012, 12:14pm
'Click it or Ticket' campaign yields nearly 100 seatbelt violations

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Thousands of drivers and passengers were cited in North Carolina around the Thanksgiving holiday for not wearing a seatbelt.

According to State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti, more than 3,700 people were cited during the Click it or Ticket campaign, which was held Nov. 19-25.

“Multiple crashes have been reported in the news recently where motorists who were not wearing their seatbelts have been killed.  It is imperative that everyone in the car buckles up,” said Conti. “I thank all of the law enforcement agencies for their hard work reinforcing this message.”

State and local law enforcement officers issued the citations during more than 4,600 checkpoints and stepped-up patrols statewide.

There were 3 checkpoints in Bladen County and a total of 344 traffic and criminal violations. Almost 100 people were given citations for seatbelt violations and only two were given DWIs.

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Buckle up! It could save your life

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, November 19th, 2012, 11:28am
Buckle up! It could save your life

STATEWIDE, NC (WECT) – Nearly 400 people not wearing seatbelts
died in traffic accidents on North Carolina roads in 2011, according to the NC
Department of Transportation.

In an effort to lower that number, NCDOT Secretary Gene
Conti announced Monday the launch of the statewide "Click it or Ticket"
campaign.

Law enforcement officers will increase seat belt enforcement
efforts during the campaign which runs through Nov. 25.

"We want everyone to make it home safely, not only during
the holidays, but all year long," said Secretary Conti in a press release. "So
buckle up, and make sure your passengers are buckled up, also."

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Road Closed: Rosindale Rd. between N.C. Hwy. 211 and White Plains Church Rd.

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 11:30am
Road Closed: Rosindale Rd. between N.C. Hwy. 211 and White Plains Church Rd.

CLARKTON, N.C. (WECT) - Expect delays if you are traveling in the Clarkton area for the rest of the week.

According to the DOT webiste, Rosindale Rd. between N.C. Hwy. 211 and White Plains Church Rd will be closed  for maintenance. This will last until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15.  

There are no signed detours; however, DOT suggests taking N.C. Hwy. 211 to White Plains Church Rd. 

 

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CHARGED: Deputies spot marijuana seeds during traffic stop

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, October 5th, 2012, 2:01pm
Pedro Joaquin Garcia-Zuniga (Source: Bladen Co. Sheriff's Office)

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Deputies with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after an early morning traffic stop for a number of drug-related charges.

According to Captain Rodney Hester with the sheriff's office, Pedro Joaquin Garcia-Zuniga, 18 of Clarkton, was stopped in the 4000 block of US 701 S for his tail lights being out. Deputies noticed marijuana seeds and stems in plain view as Garcia-Zuniga looked for his driver's license.

Hester said a search of the vehicle revealed a stolen and loaded .380 caliber Bersa semi-automatic handgun and four individual bags of marijuana.

According to Hester, several cigars had been cut open with a razor blade and the tobacco removed which is consistent with users replacing the tobacco with marijuana.

Garcia-Zuniga was charged with:

• Possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana

• Manufacturing marijuana

• Possession of a stolen handgun

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Tar Heel Bridge is open again for drivers

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 11:24am
Tar Heel Bridge is open again for drivers

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – There’s good news for some drivers in Bladen County – the Tar Heel Bridge has re-opened.

The bridge was closed for weeks after a truck carrying dead hogs got stuck on it and couldn’t be moved safely.

The situation left many drivers frustrated, because the detour took them 35 miles out of their way.

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New Hanover, Bladen counties top AAA lists for accidents

Submitted by Justin West, Assignment Manager
Friday, August 10th, 2012, 4:53pm
New Hanover, Bladen counties top AAA lists for accidents

NEW HANOVER and BLADEN COUNTIES, NC (WECT) - AAA Carolinas has released new traffic data on traffic crashes for the state, based on data from 2011.

Once again, New Hanover County is in the top five most dangerous counties for car accidents. New Hanover also checked in as the second most likely county to be involved in a traffic accident, as well as the second most likely county that folks are likely to be injured in a car accident.

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