Flotilla brings back Friday night party, seeks new sponsorships in the face of higher costs
The party will resume for the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla this year, but facing higher costs, the organizers of Wrightsville Beach’s annual boat parade...
Wrightsville Beach Police Department dons pink badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Local resident makes donation to benevolent association to fund badges after passing
Association seeks to raise at least $5,000 for fund at Officers’ Ball on...
Despite rate increase, storm threats, Wrightsville Beach parking revenues continue to pour in
Paced by a strong summer season that concluded with a blistering September undeterred by a hurricane, Wrightsville Beach parking revenues for the summer of...
Dorian’s storm surge brings disappointing end to a strong sea turtle nesting seasonÂ
While local sea turtle volunteers said they were thrilled about the active sea turtle nesting season on Wrightsville Beach, tropical weather brought a gloomy...
Town contracts firm to study stormwater drainage issuesÂ
The town will initiate a study of stormwater drainage issues that have occurred in several areas, including North Channel Drive, Arrindale Street, Sweeney Avenue,...
Board to offer approval for two beer-and-wine ABC licenses
The town’s board said it would approve the application of two beer and wine licenses for two neighboring businesses in Wrightsville Beach.
Both Redix Retail...
General Assembly approves Wrightsville Beach license plates
After some initial delays in the legislative process, the North Carolina General Assembly approved the town of Wrightsville Beach’s application for a specialized license...
Town looks to trim, brace storm-battered live oak trees
After being beaten by two hurricanes during the past two years, Wrightsville Beach officials are exploring how to perform maintenance of the town’s revered...
Red Dogs to appeal Wrightsville Beach zoning fines
The owners of Red Dogs will appeal a series of fines from the Wrightsville Beach town government that it says the business accrued by...
Hit hard by Hurricane Dorian, Port City Proud brings relief, lessons from Florence to Ocracoke
When Hurricane Dorian skirted by Wilmington two weeks ago, the once-powerful hurricane only scraped the Wilmington area, sparing locals the kind of impact that...