Wrightsville supports Emerald Isle in case to keep beach public
Wrightsville Beach joined several other North Carolina beach communities June 8 in opposing a lawsuit against Emerald Isle that could prevent the public from...
Wrightsville leaders deny fire chief’s equipment requests
Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Glen Rogers asked town leaders June 8 for an equipment purchase he said would make the beach safer, but they...
Interns provide key resources for WB fire department
When the first alarm sounded for the fire burning King’s Beachwear at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier on April 29, a fully staffed engine of six...
Wrightsville Beach museum celebrates 20 years
The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History staff and volunteers kicked off the museum’s 20th anniversary celebrations June 5, by adding lemonade, cookies and 10...
Parks and rec discuss inclusive playground
Inclusive playground gets finishing touches
With construction crews scheduled to install the final piece of equipment of Wrightsville Beach’s new inclusive playground this week, the...
Foundation to install refillable water station at the loop
Those walking the John Nesbitt Loop in Wrightsville Beach have noticed the absence of the drinking fountain at the Harbor Way Garden entrance, but...
PHOTOS: Lobster Fest and block party
The Harbor Island block party was held in conjunction with Lobster Fest, a fundraiser for Church of the Servant, Saturday, June 4. ~ photos...
Hurricane exercise prepares responders for storms
Emergency responders from around the region, including Wrightsville Beach, held a comprehensive hurricane preparedness drill last week to prepare for the official start of...
Commissioners search for compromise on budget tax increase
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners held its first public hearing this week on the 2016-17 recommended budget that proposed a property tax...
Wrightsville board tweaks building rules
Wrightsville Beach’s laws regulating interior building space leave room for interpretation, and some architects are doing just that, arguing cabinets, appliances and other “voids”...