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State Sen. Lee briefs local officials on beach sand funds, sales tax proposal
North Carolina’s beach towns should be prepared to work with the state to develop a plan for coastal storm damage reduction that doesn’t include...
Cape Fear Museum to auction items from permanent collection
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Cape Fear Museum is auctioning several items that had been part of its permanent collection, including an 1860s camp bed, football gear from the...
New Italian restaurant at Mayfaire
Positalia Italian Eatery, a family owned and operated restaurant, opened Wednesday, July 22, at the Mayfaire outdoor shopping center. The restaurant, located at 6800...
YMCA pool and gym to reopen
The Wilmington Family YMCA pool and gym will reopen to its members on Wednesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. The pool and gym have...
Consultant: ‘road diet’ for Market Street could make traffic worse in some spots
For years local officials have mulled over whether to put a narrow portion of Market Street on a “road diet,” turning it back into...
Fire department will commemorate anniversary with fun activities
The Wrightsville Beach Fire Department will turn 100 years old July 28 and those looking to celebrate the event and learn more about the...
No contest in WB; City Council race draws candidates
Wrightsville Beach residents won’t have much choice at the polls in November. Mayor Bill Blair and two members of the board of aldermen are...
Surfers rescue four swimmers from rip current
Two surfers rescued four novice swimmers from a rip current near Johnny Mercer’s Pier on Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. Trey Lewis and...
My thoughts
Wrightsville Beach firemen are celebrating 100 years of service in the town. That alone is an accomplishment worthy of celebration, and celebrate they will. We...
Beyond sight
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For most people, seeing is believing. But for blind surfer Derek Rabelo, faith in the invisible transcends fear of the unknown. Rabelo gained worldwide...
