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Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County declare state of emergency for 6 p.m.
With a day full of heavy rainfall and minor coastal flooding, both Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County declared states of emergency effective at...
Flooding, rain, winds, dangerous surf, but no Hurricane Joaquin landfall projected for NC
Hurricane Joaquin poses less of a threat to hit New Hanover County beaches, according to a National Weather Service Wilmington report on Friday morning,...
Town fines compact parking space violators
In 2014, Wrightsville Beach added 11 smaller parking spaces around town for compact cars. But not everyone agrees on what defines a compact car—over...
Wrightsville Beach officials watching Joaquin, making early preparations
Wrightsville Beach officials are closely watching Hurricane Joaquin as the now category 3 storm lingers near the Bahamas before its expected trek north later this...
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.
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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.
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