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Monthly Archives: May, 2015
New Hanover commissioners suggest using savings account to balance budget
With an eye on trimming enough from the proposed budget to avert a property tax increase next fiscal year, the New Hanover County Commissioners...
Cameron Art Museum offers behind-the-scenes look at local theatrical production
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The Cameron Art Museum gives the public a glimpse behind-the-scenes at a local theatrical production during a special program Thursday, May 28 from 6:30 -...
Portion of River Road closed
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A portion of River Road between the Barnards Creek and Motts Creek bridges is closed as the city investigates a potential sink hole.
The section...
Police department honors late Sgt. Edward Haynes
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The Wilmington Police Department will unveil a plaque in memory of one of the first African-American officers hired by the department since the Coupe...
Castle Street building, area cemeteries and churches among threatened sites
The weatherbeaten skeleton of a brick building stands in the 700 block of Castle Street. The roof has long since rotted away. There are...
Historic preservation credits, increased film incentives pass House budget
A pared-down film grant program and modified historic preservation tax credits are part of the N.C. House budget, but it is not a given...
Lifeguards respond to a dozen Memorial Day incidents
Starting Saturday, May 23, hoards of beachgoers converged on Wrightsville Beach to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. And while Saturday and Sunday were relatively...
50 years observed at National Cemetery, battleship
By Marimar McNaughton and Pam Creech
Staff Writers
Hundreds of small American flags waved in the breeze as civilians and uniformed military personnel filed onto the...
Flotilla committee seeks sponsor for students
Students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy will participate in the 32nd Annual Holiday Flotilla. Pres...
Important dates
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Thursday, May 28Â
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners budget
work session, 10 a.m. Government Center, Harrell Conference Room
Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen special meeting,
4 p.m.,...