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Monthly Archives: April, 2014
A dozen vie for county seats
Ten Republicans and two Democrats have set sights on two open seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
An additional seat may open...
Bridge closures imminent
While the Heide Trask Drawbridge construction has visibly taken a turn toward completion with the disappearance of the orange cones and the reappearance of...
Coal ash storage concern triggers state, local efforts
Kemp Burdette was on a simple mission at Duke Energy’s Cape Fear Power Plant on March 10.
Burdette, Riverkeeper with Cape Fear River Watch, suspected...
Eastwood, Wrightsville slowdown prescribed
The speed limit on portions of Eastwood Road and Wrightsville Avenue may be reduced to 35 mph pending approval by Wilmington City Council.
In March,...
Group fills City Hall demanding fair pay for police and fire
A large crowd of protestors filled Wilmington City Hall Council Chambers during Wilmington City Council’s Tuesday, April 1 meeting, asking for fair pay for...
Housing opportunities celebrated at Habitat fundraiser
Open hearts led to open checkbooks during the Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s 13th annual Golden Hammer Pledge Breakfast on April 1.
Three hundred and...
Important dates
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Monday, April 7
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting
4 p.m., Town Hall Conference Room
Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen budget workshop
5 p.m., Town Hall...
Private access easement ordinance created
A proposed new Town of Wrightsville Beach ordinance is designed to clarify private access easements.
The Wrightsville Beach Planning Board unanimously approved a favorable recommendation...
Push for plastic bag ban underway
The nonprofit behind the 2012 Wrightsville Beach smoking ban has set its sight on a new target: plastic bags.
“Millions of tons of plastics are...
Sage advice for the suddenly single
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The unexpected death of a spouse or an unanticipated divorce could be one of the most trying times in a person’s life.
Along with a...
