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Monthly Archives: March, 2019
Delinquent county property taxes drop by more than $1 million
Fewer taxpayers were late in their property tax filings, and New Hanover County reported more than $1 million less in delinquent taxes in 2018...
Friends remember humor, spirit of ‘wizard’ Dean Goodyear
Though a solemn day for all, there were smiles and laughs from the hundreds of people who remembered Dean Harrison Goodyear -- a popular...
UPDATED: CFPUA offers water deal to Wrightsville Beach following concerns over well contamination
The town of Wrightsville Beach has joined with other local municipalities in a lawsuit against the DuPont and Chemours companies over what it claims...
BREAKING: Wrightsville Beach files suit against Dupont, Chemours alleging well contamination by GenX-class chemicals
The town of Wrightsville Beach has filed suit against the DuPont and Chemours companies over what it claims is contamination of several of the...
FEMA grant elevates WB house out of floodplain, offers possible insurance benefits
With Hurricane Florence in the rear view mirror, but worries about the damage the next storm could do, construction workers last week used a...
In time for the Azalea Fest, Harbor Way Gardens gets new features, adds new live oak
After several months of fundraising and diligent work, volunteers are nearing completion of the renovation of Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Way Gardens, which has been...
Crime stats down in Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington
Recent reports by area police show that crime is falling in both Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, with Wilmington reaching historic lows and Wrightsville Beach...
Local businesses raise funds, awareness of serious childhood illnesses
Editor -
By Jennifer Fisk
Intern
By hosting fundraising events in February, two area businesses working with families of seriously ill local children are not just out to...
Wrightsville Beach resident pleas to possession in drug case
A Wrightsville Beach resident has pled guilty to possession of a prescription painkiller after being charged with trafficking the drug last year.
Thomas Jason Popkin,...
Wrightsville Beach Marathon Set for Saturday
Expect Traffic Delays 6:10 - 10:30 Am
The 10th Annual Wrightsville Beach Full and Half Marathon event is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2019. The...