Candidates weigh in on county issues
County funding for beach nourishment projects was a topic addressed by Republican candidates for New Hanover County Board of Commission during an April 17...
Floating artifact possible shipwreck timber
Wrightsville Beach Park Ranger Shannon Slocum was making his usual morning patrol of the beach Monday, April 21, when he noticed something large in the...
Solution to coal ash endangerment proposed
At least four plans are slated for consideration during the General Assembly’s short session in May, including one released by Gov. Pat McCrory on...
Rhode Island senator whistle stops Wrightsville Beach
Two stops in North Carolina were scheduled for Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s climate change road trip of the East Coast, one in Beaufort...
Beach gang activity concerns rise
Drug and vandalism violations in Wrightsville Beach are increasing concerns about possible future gang activity in town.
During the quarterly Chat with the Chief Thursday,...
Unfair permit fees amended by countyÂ
Building permits and inspections in Wrightsville Beach could go down due to an amendment passed by the New Hanover County Board of Commission during...
North end bird posting maintenance criticized
Concerns have been voiced to New Hanover County staff and officials after multiple weeks without maintenance of the bird sanctuary postings on the north...
Changing legacy celebrated at Sutton Plant
More than 100 people gathered at the L.V. Sutton Energy Complex, located off of N.C. 421, on April 22 to celebrate the plant’s successful...
State candidates debate issues at forum
Same sex marriage, medical marijuana and beach renourishment opinions were aired by Republican and Democratic candidates from Districts 7, 8 and 9 during a forum...
Rooty Rascals root, plant at arboretum
The fifth graders of Wrightsville Beach School did not mind dirty hands and arms as they weeded, planted and potted at the New Hanover...