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Latest tropical storm forecast sees 2 major hurricanes, 12 named storms in 2016
Hurricane forecasts are predicting 2016 to be an average year of activity, with two different meteorological studies predicting at least two major hurricanes and...
Wrightsville Beach to consider utility bill payment changes
April 14, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will decide whether to implement several changes to the way residents pay utility bills, like allowing...
Students research effectiveness of WB smoking ban
University of North Carolina Wilmington students have been studying the effects of Wrightsville Beach’s smoking ban, and while they say Wrightsville Beach is “doing...
Wrightsville Beach Lifeguard stand sponsorship program
A sponsorship program for the new lifeguard stands is on the April 14 Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen agenda.
Town staff and leaders have already...
Budget process prioritizes vehicle purchases
Many of Wrightsville Beach’s emergency vehicles spend some time on the beach strand, which shortens their lifespan with rusting and corrosion. Deciding which of...
Showcasing Cape Fear’s film history
Changes were coming to the studios at 23rd Street North in Wilmington after new owners Carolco purchased the facility from DEG in 1990. Some...
Court approves dismissal of Titan air permit
North Carolina's Division of Air Quality cancelled the air permit requested by Titan Cement for its proposed site in Castle Hayne. Titan stated in...
Statewide business development programs highlights Wilmington’s innovative climate
Business leaders in Wilmington showed off the region’s qualities as an innovative business climate this week when they hosted a statewide economic development initiative...
Wrightsville Beach hires longtime employee as public works director
Town names longtime employee as new public works director
By Emmy Errante
Staff Writer
Wrightsville Beach announced the promotion of longtime employee William “Buck” Squires as public works director...
Realtors, home builders report strong Wilmington housing and economic numbers
Wilmington’s housing market is improving, a report from the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) and the Cape Fear Home Builders Association states, though...