Raleigh considers answers to Common Core question
North Carolina could be the next state to end the debate over Common Core standards with repeal legislation despite hesitant feedback from business professionals,...
Building permit for new cement facility underway
Carolinas Cement Company announced plans to apply for a building permit to construct a cement packaging facility on the Castle Hayne site where the...
Large marlin caught by WB crew
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Mate Harry Archer III, from left, Capt. Burrows Smith, boat owner Ray Hales, mate Rick Beitel and angler Randy Kelley boated a 606.9 pound...
Participants in Run, Ride and Roll bike into Arbor Park at Autumn Hall on Saturday, June 7. The City of Wilmington’s Parks and Recreation...
Berger arrested near ski resort
New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger was arrested in Avery County, N. C., June 10 after an encounter with law enforcement coincided with a...
Film incentive amendment fails in committee
An amendment that would have extended a reduced film incentive program in North Carolina to 2017 was voted down in the North Carolina General...
Source of shallow inlet dredging funds discoveredÂ
A House bill sponsored by Rep. Ted Davis Jr., R-New Hanover, could offset costs assumed by the local community to fund quarterly dredging at Carolina...
Housing authority primed for growth with new CEOÂ
After a hiring process spanning eight months of interviews and investigation, Wilmington Housing Authority announced June 9 Katrina Redmon as the next CEO.
Unlike previous...
Marketing budget moves to aldermen for final approval
The Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee passed a recommendation of its fiscal year 2014-15 budget on Tuesday, June 10, which reflected an overall increase...
First turtle nest sets season in motion
North Carolina’s sea turtle nesting season officially began in mid May and the Wrightsville Beach season kicked off May 29 with the discovery of...