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Monthly Archives: February, 2016
Red Dog’s ABC permit could be renewed
By Emmy Errante
Staff Writer
After Wrightsville Beach leaders placed a roadblock in Red Dog’s owner Charlie Maultsby’s path to getting a new ABC permit in...
Lumina News wins awards for online coverage, news writing, design and photography
The Lumina News won first place from the North Carolina Press Association for its online breaking news coverage in March 2015 of a car...
WB’s oldest home demolished for single-family lots
Shortly after its construction, the beach cottage home at 217 S. Lumina Ave. survived the hurricane of 1899 and every other storm that’s rolled...
Stormy weather
With severe weather forecasted on Wednesday, Feb. 24, Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County prepared for a potentially dangerous thunderstorm by closing schools and...
Residents weigh in on brick street policy
Wilmington residents were able to take part in updating the city’s policy for brick streets Feb. 17 and 18, and they agreed the high...
UNCW class prepares women for campus assault threats
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By Elizabeth Weaver
Intern
Despite the security measures in place to protect the thousands of young adults who attend, a college campus can still be a...
Local restaurant owners learn about music licensingÂ
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By Alexandra Golder
Intern
An educational seminar held at Wrightsville Beach’s Bluewater Grill on Feb. 18 served to connect songwriters with local businesses that play their...
Cucalorus film grant looks to promote diversity against backdrop of Oscar award nominee controversy
This year’s announcement of the nominees for the Academy Awards immediately created controversy due to its failure to include any artists of color in...
Five Democrats compete for school board spots
Four Republicans and five Democrats are vying for three open spots on the New Hanover County School Board. This week we profile three of...
Officer awaits ruling on case against highway patrol
Depending on how a North Carolina court rules, a Wrightsville Beach police officer could be offered back his former job with the North Carolina...