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Monthly Archives: August, 2016
GLOW makes history, aims to empower
After years of planning and fundraising, the first all-girls charter school in North Carolina opened its doors in Wilmington on Aug. 29. Principal Laura...
Retiring sheriff’s captain reflects on ‘evolution’
A New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office captain who will retire this week after more than three decades of local law enforcement service said that...
Lumina Daze at WB
Lumina Daze attendees dance to music performed by The Imitations Aug. 28 at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. ~ Emmy Errante
NHRMC considering new facility in Mayfaire, Autumn Hall area
In the annual state of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) presentation on Wednesday, CEO Jack Barto said the region’s hospital system was...
Gulf storm could bring rainy start to Labor Day weekend
With the arrival of September, North Carolina Preparedness Month, Wrightsville Beach officials said Wednesday they would be monitoring a tropical storm in the Gulf...
Wrightsville Beach scores high on beach renourishment study
A study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded that allocating money for Wrightsville Beach renourishment projects generates a good return on...
Environmentalists say new study reveals precise threat of seismic testing
For years, environmental advocates have argued that seismic testing in the Atlantic would harm or kill sea life. A recent Duke University study of...
Lumina News says farewell to staffer Emmy Errante
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This week’s edition of the Lumina News marks the last for seasoned photographer and reporter Emmy Errante, who is leaving to pursue a master’s...
Important dates
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Monday, Sept. 5
Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, New Hanover County and
Lumina News offices closed for Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 6
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting,
4 p.m.,...
Our thoughts
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By Simon Gonzalez and Pat Bradford
Wilmington’s newest school is called GLOW. It’s an acronym, standing for Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington. It’s also a...
