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Monthly Archives: January, 2015
Hook, line and sinker
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As can be expected for this time of year, the past couple of weeks have not been that conducive to those who like fishing,...
Slew of dogfish brightens tournament results
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By Cullen Lea
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Around 117 anglers converged on Johnnie Mercer’s Pier for the 10th Annual Dogfish Tournament, Saturday, Jan. 25. Compared to last year’s single...
Leases to drill off NC coast offered
The federal government took its first official steps toward opening the Atlantic Coast to drilling for offshore oil and gas reserves with the Jan....
Local offices, staff to anchor Rouzer’s service
To stay responsive to the needs of the communities he represents, newly elected Republican Congressman David Rouzer will operate a district office in the...
10th annual Johnnie Mercer’s Pier Dogfish Tournament
Saturday, Jan. 24 at Wrightsville Beach
City talks issues with legislators over breakfast
With the North Carolina General Assembly 2015 long session underway, members of Wilmington City Council and senior city staff met with the local delegation...
Speeding, downtown noise concerns addressed at chief’s chat
Excessive noise downtown at night and speeding were some of the biggest concerns expressed by Wrightsville Beach residents Thursday, Jan. 23 during the Wrightsville...
Water main leak closes portion of Military Cutoff
To repair a significant water main leak, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority crews will close a section of Military Cutoff Road between Gordon...
Wrightsville Beach violates drinking water level
The town of Wrightsville Beach received notice Dec. 22, 2014, that the water in part of its water system contained amounts of a contaminant...
Davis addresses past and future of equality movement
“There is a movement on the horizon in this country today,” activist and scholar Angela Davis told 1,000 audience members packed into the University...