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Monthly Archives: January, 2016
Wrightsville Beach bids farewell to public works director Mike Vukelich
The Town of Wrightsville Beach is down more than 30Â years of experienced leadership on its staff, as the retirements of both the fire chief...
King brings father’s message of nonviolence to UNCWÂ
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By Alexandra Golder
Intern
Echoing her father’s message on nonviolence, Dr. Bernice King delivered a rousing address of today’s civil rights issues in Wilmington on Friday...
Commission labels 10 new heritage trees
Ten trees, including the Ogden Oak, have been added to a list of more than 50 heritage trees by Wilmington’s Tree Commission.
Commission vice chair...
New WBBC pastor urges people to show love for othersÂ
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By Chris Russell
Contributing Writer
Pastor John McIntyre is a Cape Fear farm boy who loves the countryside, hunting, fishing, writing and music, and recently took...
Celebrity chef Legasse hosts Landfall fundraiser to benefit girls school
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By Krys Estes
Contributing Writer
A few hundred hungry guests will have a chance this week to get a taste of celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse’s cooking,...
Flotilla Committee looks to grow, balance boat size issues
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By Logan Harle
Intern
The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla Committee held its first meeting on Monday, Jan. 25, where it reviewed last year’s success and began...
County funds Trillium treatment facility
New Hanover County will expand its options for substance abuse treatment by funding a new treatment center that’s designed to keep addicts from going...
Important dates
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Monday, Feb. 1
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Town Hall conference room
New Hanover County State of the County address, 5:30...
Our thoughts
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As election season commences, is this really the best we’ve got?
By Simon Gonzalez, Editorial Director
After months of debates and hundreds of polls, the presidential...