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Monthly Archives: May, 2015
Fat Bike donation
Wrightsville Beach Foundation president Jim Smith (right) accepts a $250 check on behalf of the foundation from Bike Cycles owner Shawn Spencer Wednesday, May...
Pervious concrete installed
The N.C. Coastal Federation installs pervious concrete in the parking lot at Wrightsville Beach Park May 6 using funds left over from a National...
Gaga pit completed in time for Day in the Park
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By Pam Creech
Contributing Writer
Local high school student Dylan Vitt constructed his Eagle Scout project — a gaga ball pit — at the Wrightsville Beach...
Man rescued off WB south end jetty
A combined effort by local surfers and Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue saved a man who was stranded on the end of the Wrightsville Beach...
First draft budget raises taxes, questions
The New Hanover County manager has proposed a $306.6 million operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, but changes are likely before the...
City Council amends zoning ordinances to make way for new libraryÂ
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By Cullen Lea
Contributing Writer
A 1987 zoning map was overturned to rezone property located at 3802 S. College Road from O&I-1 (SD) to R-15 Residential...
Parking debate continues May 7
A public hearing regarding the addition of paid parking to Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island business district and Pelican Drive will continue Thursday, May 7.
Mayor...
Important dates
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Thursday, May 7
Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen meeting
5:30 p.m., Town Hall Chambers
Monday, May 11
Wrightsville Beach Historic Landmark Commission
meeting, 4 p.m., Town Hall Chambers
Tuesday, May...
SeaGate Boating earns board’s approval
Wrightsville Beach recently updated its town code to allow boat rentals as a conditional use in the C3 zoning district. That decision required at...
My thoughts
There was a time in Wilmington when if one hungered for organic eggs or milk, being on a first name basis with a farmer...