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Monthly Archives: April, 2015
Environmentalists appeal judge’s ruling on Titan permit
Environmental advocates are appealing a lower court ruling they say prevents North Carolina residents from challenging air quality permits issued by the Department of...
Hoggard student wins Morehead-Cain Scholarship
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Hoggard High School senior Aisling Henihan has been awarded the Morehead-Cain Scholarship by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is one...
Local lawmakers push reforms to homeowners insurance
Homeowners who are paying higher premiums despite the insurance commissioner’s rejection of a rate increase last year would get some relief under an assortment...
Tree-preservation bill likely dead
A bill to protect historic trees from falling to state road projects is likely to die in committee. Rep. Susi Hamilton, D-New Hanover, introduced the...
Green Building Council hosts free luncheon
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The Cape Fear Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council North Carolina hosts a free luncheon May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the...
Fun run to raise funds for local school, diabetes research
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Wrightsville Beach School will hold a Boosterthon Fun Run on May 8 to raise money for the school and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Students...
Local teacher named Smart Start Children’s Champion
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Special needs teacher Kristie Bundy Shaffer has been recognized by Smart Start of New Hanover County for her work with young children and their families....
Guided walking tours offer insight to area architecture
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For the third season, the Historic Wilmington Foundation is offering Saturday morning guided architectural walking tours.
The "Streetcar Suburbs Tour" focuses on the development of...
Summer concerts at Airlie begin May 1
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It isn’t summer yet, but Airlie Gardens is getting a head start, kicking off its annual Summer Concert Series this Friday, May 1.
The family-oriented...
Hearings set on repeal of coastal hazard designation
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State officials are proposing to do away with a designation for land that is subject to flooding, high waves and strong currents during a...