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Monthly Archives: October, 2015
Deluge is slowing as Wrightsville Beach officials closely watch water levels in sewer system
The worst of the weekend deluge may be behind us, Wilmington forecasters said just before 11 this morning.
Although the earlier forecast called for periods...
Lifeguard stand falls, heavy surf eats away at Wrightsville Beach
Heavy waves and rain pelted the region Sunday and brought high tides to Wrightsville Beach that were powerful enough to knock over one lifeguard...
Nice weather, high seas on Saturday
Dave Trapp has been surfing at Wrightsville Beach for 15 years, but after riding a large wave to shore Saturday, Oct. 3, he said...
Sunny day at the beach, but NWS warns of second band of storms
Despite warnings of heavy rainfall, Wrightsville Beach enjoyed a relatively sunny day, though high tides in the afternoon resulted in high water levels throughout...
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County declare state of emergency for 6 p.m.
With a day full of heavy rainfall and minor coastal flooding, both Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County declared states of emergency effective at...
Flooding, rain, winds, dangerous surf, but no Hurricane Joaquin landfall projected for NC
Hurricane Joaquin poses less of a threat to hit New Hanover County beaches, according to a National Weather Service Wilmington report on Friday morning,...
Town fines compact parking space violators
In 2014, Wrightsville Beach added 11 smaller parking spaces around town for compact cars. But not everyone agrees on what defines a compact car—over...
Wrightsville Beach officials watching Joaquin, making early preparations
Wrightsville Beach officials are closely watching Hurricane Joaquin as the now category 3 storm lingers near the Bahamas before its expected trek north later this...