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Monthly Archives: May, 2016
Diver swims under fire to end shooting episode at marina
It was a typical Thursday afternoon at Wrightsville Marina when diver Chris Wilshire was working on cleaning a boat at the marina. Â Suddenly, an...
Researchers not likely to find cause of Wrightsville Beach shark’s death
Sometime last fall, a great white shark in the Atlantic Ocean took a tremendous bite out of a 50-pound black drum, swallowing nearly two-thirds...
Harbor Way Garden upgrades part of garden club’s yearly agenda
Improved lighting and the addition of playground equipment will be part of the upgrades the Harbor Island Garden Club has planned for the Harbor...
Bystanders rescue drowning man at Wrightsville
A group of bystanders — that included a doctor and a nurse — pulled a drowning man out of the ocean at Wrightsville Beach’s...
Drone helps WB prepare for hurricane season
While Wrightsville Beach hasn’t been in the direct path of a major storm for years, it is still important for both residents and the...
WB plays host to celebrity wedding
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By Krys Estes
Contributing Writer
Wrightsville Beach was the setting for a celebrity wedding last weekend, as the contestant on a popular reality show hosted guests...
Our thoughts
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By Simon Gonzalez
It’s no surprise that online search results for the best things about Wilmington contain a few common themes: the beach, the river,...
The gift of education
The Cape Fear Community College Foundation raised $225,000 for student scholarships from those attending the 11th annual Gift of Education luncheon Wednesday, May 18.
The fundraiser’s...
Adult coloring: an exercise in letting go
In a quiet corner of the Northeast Regional Library on May 12, coloring book pages were strewn across a large table while open boxes...