NHRMC considering new facility in Mayfaire, Autumn Hall area
In the annual state of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) presentation on Wednesday, CEO Jack Barto said the region’s hospital system was...
Gulf storm could bring rainy start to Labor Day weekend
With the arrival of September, North Carolina Preparedness Month, Wrightsville Beach officials said Wednesday they would be monitoring a tropical storm in the Gulf...
Wrightsville Beach scores high on beach renourishment study
A study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded that allocating money for Wrightsville Beach renourishment projects generates a good return on...
Environmentalists say new study reveals precise threat of seismic testing
For years, environmental advocates have argued that seismic testing in the Atlantic would harm or kill sea life. A recent Duke University study of...
Lumina News says farewell to staffer Emmy Errante
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This week’s edition of the Lumina News marks the last for seasoned photographer and reporter Emmy Errante, who is leaving to pursue a master’s...
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Monday, Sept. 5
Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, New Hanover County and
Lumina News offices closed for Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 6
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting,
4 p.m.,...
Lara Trump schedules Thursday visit to Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach native Lara Trump will make a campaign appearance for her father-in-law Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump on Thursday, Sept. 1, as...
Tropical depressions, hurricane threaten region with heavy surf, rains this week
By Elly Colwell
Intern
Two tropical depressions and a hurricane threaten to create rough ocean condition s and rain along the Southeastern North Carolina coast this...
Sunken sailboat raised, towed from Banks Channel
The sailboat that sank in Banks Channels last weekend has been raised and towed to dock.
Wrightsville Beach town officials contacted the boat’s owner,...
Rouzer highlights local response ‘experience’ after Duke Energy’s disaster preparedness briefing
As weather researchers track a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean, Congressman David Rouzer, R-District 7, got a first-hand look at coastal storm preparations...