Local pro Ben Bourgeois wins Pro-Am
Although he has not competed in every year of the contest, Wrightsville Beach local and pro surfer Ben Bourgeois said winning his first O'Neill...
Firefighters rescue baby left in car
A 27-year-old woman was charged with misdemeanor child abuse by Wilmington police Saturday, July 12, after leaving her infant child in a vehicle.
Witnesses and...
Ocean Rescue takes first again
For the second year in a row Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue won the United States Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Regional Championships.
This year's regional competition...
110-mile walk to Wrightsville Beach raises hope for nine-year-old
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Three weeks ago, Buddy Weeks sat in Sunday school at Victory Baptist Church when he heard about nine-year-old Miranda Thomas, battling a rare blood...
Accelerated Carolina Beach renourishment to be reconsidered
Carolina Beach might not receive a batch of sand this fall after all.
The Wilmington-New Hanover Port, Waterway and Beach Commission approved a resolution of...
Crowded but cool Fourth weekend
The hurricane conditions that threatened holiday weekend plans Thursday, July 3, gave way to clear skies and seasonable conditions for locals and visitors flocking...
Traffic impacts safety concerns among residents
Traffic impacts, lease renewals, lighting and infrastructure pepper the agenda following the naming of the Wrightsville Beach Police Department’s Officer of the Year.
Chief Dan...
By Marimar McNaughton and Miriah Hamrick
One Wrightsville Beach dog owner thinks the town should tweak its ordinance prohibiting dogs from the beach during summer...
Council accepts memorial, hears new fire station updates
Wilmington Fire Chief Buddy Martinette addressed the Wilmington City Council at its monthly meeting Tuesday, July 8.
Martinette delivered a presentation about the Firefighters’ Memorial in...
Citizens to vote on $55 million transportation bond Â
The decision about whether or not the City of Wilmington will issue a $44 million general obligation bond for street and sidewalk improvements will...