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Monthly Archives: July, 2014
Commissioner candidates step back into arena
Less than 100 days from the 2014 general election, four hopefuls vying for two open seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners...
No tax holiday leaves retailers guessing
North Carolina parents hoping to shave a few dollars on back-to-school gear for their kids will have to do so without the annual North...
Town of Wrightsville Beach to receive Pelican Award
When the North Carolina Coastal Federation announces its Pelican Award winners later this week, the Town of Wrightsville Beach will be among individuals, businesses,...
Flotilla committee seeks title sponsor, grand prize
Although the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla currently has several sponsors for its boat parade, the committee continues to seek a title sponsor and a...
Affordable Care Act changes predicted through the years
After more than half of eligible North Carolinians received insurance during the Affordable Care Act rollout, the healthcare community is gearing up for the...
My thoughts
A July proposal to weaken New Hanover County’s tree-protection rules was thankfully not acted upon by the county commissioners. The move brought forward by...
Carolina Beach Inlet impacts local economy
For members of the Carolina Beach Inlet Association, a study pegging Carolina Beach Inlet’s total economic impact to New Hanover County at $68 million...
Gala attendees raise the paddle
The third annual Pipeline to a Cure East gala will honor waterman Dave Kalama, Saturday, Aug. 2. Cystic fibrosis patients will have the opportunity to...
War heroes inducted to Walk of Fame
Four Wilmington war heroes, all Medal of Honor recipients, will receive stars during Celebrate Wilmington’s Walk of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Aug. 9.
“This year...
Ocean Rescue barbecue
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WECT Sounds of Summer, Thursday, July 31, 5-8 p.m., Wrightsville Beach Park
Meet the men and women who protect and serve Wrightsville Beach swimmers and...