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Monthly Archives: September, 2015
Swimming alerts lifted in Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has lifted swimming warnings it had issued Tuesday for 13 locations in New Hanover County, including eight...
After high tides and wet weekend, officials prepare for more
Wet weather has impacted Wrightsville Beach for nearly a week, and with a hurricane threatening the Eastern Seaboard officials are preparing for more rain...
Dog weekend: Beach, athletics on the agenda for local canines
If your favorite activities include chasing balls, scratching behind your ear and rolling around in the sand, you’re probably a dog. And if so,...
Developers release plan for former Scotchman lot
Developers seeking to rezone part of 100 W. Salisbury St. in Wrightsville Beach from commercial to residential released a conceptual plan for the property.
The...
Presidential Scholar nominee
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Jackson Hardee, a senior at Hoggard High School, has been named the U.S. Presidential Scholar nominee for the New Hanover County school district. Each...
Wrightsville Beach park applies for handicap-accessible playground
Wrightsville Beach town officials are seeking funding for handicap-accessible playground equipment for Wrightsville Beach Park through a grant from a regional healthcare organization.
During a...
Local officials want DOT to shorten proposed turn lanes on Market Street
In deference to a historic cemetery and a majestic old tree, the Wilmington area Transportation Advisory Committee was to consider a resolution Wednesday, Sept....
Officials hear residents’ concerns about busy intersection
It doesn’t take an engineer to notice the intersection of Military Cutoff and Eastwood roads is congested.
Residents had a chance Tuesday to ask questions...
Tales from the Upper Deck, chapter 2
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Over half a century ago, Jack Lane, Steve Wright, Norman Akel and Jim Farrior turned a former storage room on Lumina Pavilion’s...
Jobs-grant bill passes, will require county to offer local incentives
The ongoing debate over the value of economic incentives in North Carolina has been settled, at least for the next two budget years. Months...