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Local communities, business interests unite to oppose sales-tax redistribution
The state Senate’s plan to change how sales tax revenues are distributed is an assault on cities and counties that raise the lion’s share...
Marketing committee reviews new campaign
“Just another day on the island” is the new slogan Wrightsville Beach marketing officials will use at the center of a campaign that features...
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Thursday, Aug. 13
New Hanover County Commissioners agenda review meeting, 4 p.m., Lucie Harrell Conference Room, government complex, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach Board...
Pipeline to a Cure raises record amount
The fourth annual Pipeline to a Cure East gala raised more money than any previous year, amassing more than $158,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis...
WBOR rescues capsized kayaker by Johnnie Mercer’s Pier
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue saved a Wilmington man Sunday, Aug. 9 after his kayak capsized when he was snagged by a fishing hook from...
Compromise sales tax proposal still hits New Hanover County, Wrightsville Beach, officials say
An effort at compromise on a proposed sales tax revenue distribution in the state legislature would still have a multi-million impact on the New...
Permit would allow Duke Energy to violate pollution limits, speakers say
A permit allowing Duke Energy to pump wastewater from its leaking coal-ash ponds into the Cape Fear River and Sutton Lake does not go...
WBOR excels during first day of nationals
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue earned several top finishes during the first day of the 2015 Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Lindsey Gerkens placed...
Curbside recycling ends in Wrightsville Beach as hauler closes doors
Curbside recycling in Wrightsville Beach came to an end this month when the Green Coast Recycling company announced it was out of business and...
Wrightsville Beach sees drop in several crime statistics
Wrightsville Beach saw a drop in several crime statistics this year as compared with 2014, police chief Daniel House told residents Wednesday night during...
