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Monthly Archives: April, 2018
Internship program offering path to Wrightsville Beach police force for young candidates
Mel Beasley
Intern
Following a lifelong calling toward policing that took her across the country and landed her at the front desk of the Wrightsville Beach...
After cancer fight, local team finds faith in 24-hour Wrightsville Beach paddleboard fundraiser
Throughout the day and night on Saturday, paddleboarders criss crossed the waters of Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, fulfilling a mission to complete 24...
Carolina Cup gains global sponsor, race set for April 18-22 in Wrightsville Beach
NCPressRelease
The Carolina Cup, the world’s largest festival combining paddle races, clinics, product displays, and entertainment has attracted the support of Quiksilver Waterman as title...
With Anderson out, Wylde readies for Carolina Cup spotlight
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NC Press Release
With top-ranked Annabel Anderson of New Zealand out for surgery and recovery, attention is shifting to a deep slate of elite women...
Public meeting scheduled Monday night for Wrightsville Beach oceanfront park project
The Town of Wrightsville Beach will host a meeting on Monday, April 16 on the proposed East Salisbury Street Ocean Access Park project. The...
North Carolina Coastal Federation to participate in Work on Wilmington
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The North Carolina Coastal Federation is participating in this year’s Work on Wilmington by organizing a volunteer workday at Bradley Creek Elementary School’s rain...
Wrightsville United Methodist Church Collecting Food for Nourish NC
Wrightsville United Methodist Church is partnering with Nourish NC to fill boxes of food for children suffering from food insecurity. While these kids are...
Star Gazing Party Scheduled for April 20 in Carolina Beach
Join Cape Fear Museum, Carolina Beach State Park, Cape Fear Astronomical Society and many other community partners for a fun-filled evening of stargazing and...
Story of recovered ring, generous acts gets national coverage
By Terry Lane
Staff Writer
A Wrightsville Beach bar owner was featured on a national news broadcast last weekend after the story of his efforts to...
Local band seeks spotlight with trip to national bluegrass festival
With a chance at stardom in sight, a local bluegrass band is starting a fundraising campaign to support a trip to Colorado for a...