Education bill will require students to select arts
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By Lindsay Kastner
Contributing Writer
North Carolina public school students in grades 6-12 could soon be required to take at least one course in the arts...
Judge’s order prompts county to issue permit for Porters Neck development
They didn’t really have a choice, but on Monday the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners formally ratified a special use permit for a...
Boat club, Surf Club upgrade, wireless tower pass planning board
Three conditional use permit applications — for a proposed boat club, a temporary wireless tower in Wrightsville Beach Park and Surf Club deck renovations...
Family day in the park set for May 9
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By Pam Creech
Contributing Writer
Pickleball lessons, line dancing classes and live entertainment will be available to all who visit the Wrightsville Beach Park May 9.
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Riverfront park plans in process
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By Cullen Lea
Contributing Writer
The results of public input sessions and the impacts of public sentiment to plans for the ​6.63-acre North Waterfront Park were...
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The fishing in the beginning of April has started as normal but in some aspects it’s started even better than expected. Water temperatures are...
New Hanover County seeks applicants for boards
Several boards and committees have openings and are seeking New Hanover County residents willing to give their time and energy in service to the...
Boat club, wireless tower, Surf Club upgrade pass planning board
Three conditional use permit applications — for a proposed boat club, a temporary wireless tower in Wrightsville Beach Park and Surf Club deck renovations...
Energy officials try to ease concerns over seismic testing
In a state with roughly 300 miles of coastline, it’s no surprise that the prospect of offshore seismic oil and gas exploration has North...
Residents optimistic for amicable solution to tree-trimming concerns
What began as a confrontation over what some Wrightsville Beach residents considered heavy-handed tree cutting by Duke energy crews appears headed for an agreeable,...