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Monthly Archives: February, 2015
State solutions for sand projects suggested
The state lawmakers who represent the county heard a request to begin pursuing a state-supported approach to managing the North Carolina coast during a...
New, simpler beachfront development policy in works
Communities along the North Carolina coast could be granted more local control over oceanfront construction as soon as 2016 under a new policy deliberated...
Local leaders rally for film grant
Blockade Runner Beach Resort general manager Nicolas Montoya described Wilmington’s economy as a quilt.
The local business community, he said, is stitched together by the...
Meter season returns
With Arctic temperatures blasting the region throughout much of February, the first signs of summer at Wrightsville Beach will likely arrive in the form...
Aldermen to vote on coffee shop, stormwater permit
The debate continues Feb. 26 over whether to issue South End Surf Shop owner Jeffrey DeGroote a conditional use permit to open a coffee shop...
Federal infrastructure requests discussed
Fresh from his first six weeks in Washington, U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., traveled around the 7th district during a Congressional recess last week, gathering...
Davenport reelected, floats new ideas
The flotilla committee needs to start marketing a grand prize for the 2015 festival as soon as possible, Pres Davenport said moments after being...
State declines to reconsider termination
The last opportunity to challenge the termination of New Hanover County Elections Director Marvin McFadyen passed Feb. 24, leaving his position officially open.
The New...
Beach blotter
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Sunglasses Heist
A pair of sunglasses was the only item taken from a vehicle parked at 104 N. Lumina Ave. Feb 17. The car’s owner,...
Important dates
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Thursday, Feb. 26
Wrightsville Beach Board of Adjustment meeting
5 p.m., Town Hall Chambers
Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen meeting
6:30 p.m., Town Hall Chambers
Monday, March 2
New Hanover...