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Monthly Archives: August, 2014
Final coal ash legislation championed, critiquedÂ
After months of debate and deadlock, the N.C. General Assembly pushed a coal ash cleanup bill to Gov. Pat McCrory for approval before adjourning...
Mustached mugger makes clean escape
The Wrightsville Beach Police Department (WBPD) is investigating an Aug. 25 armed robbery of an Oceanic Restaurant employee.
The suspect is still at large.
WBPD Chief...
Call for collaboration to end SUP showdownÂ
The N.C. Coastal Federation announced plans to foster cooperation as county and city officials move forward with advice on economic development outlined in a...
Letter to the editor
Editor -
Deeply saddened
Would love to talk to you about your comment about the National Guard being deployed against Americans . As an honorably discharged American...
My thoughts
This Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands will take to their boats to enjoy their holiday on the water. Recreational boaters will anchor up,...
Market vendors depend on loyal customers during rainy season
Ronnie Edens of Edens Produce set out his colorful baskets for the last time this summer Monday, Aug. 25. Customers soon gathered around his...
Sailing cruises for charityÂ
The homeless and hungry men and women served by the Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington will be the beneficiary of two days worth of...
Important dates
Editor -
Tuesday, Sept. 2
New Hanover County Board of Education
policy committee meeting
4 p.m., Board of Education Center
New Hanover County Board of Education meeting
5:30 p.m., Board of...
Beach sportin’
Spikeball
Matt Stevens, Carson Edwards, Evan Fersinger and Cade Edwards stood in the Wrightsville Beach sand, forming a loose circle around what resembled a round,...