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Wilmington Symphony Orchestra announces winners of student concerto competition
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra has announced the winners of its 38th Annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition. The co-winners of the University of...
Aldermen uphold 40-foot height limit
After listening to strong opinions expressed by town residents during a public hearing Thursday, Jan. 8, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously voted...
Local lawmakers are ready for Raleigh
After taking an oath of office Jan. 14, New Hanover County’s local delegation in the N.C. General Assembly intend to secure teacher pay raises...
Birth of a thriving beach town
Hand-made wooden crafts chased each other through the warm waters of Banks Channel, their captains navigating between the low-lying island known as the Hammocks...
Town discovers boat rental loophole
While boat rental companies have operated within the town of Wrightsville Beach for years, town staff only recently discovered the business model is not...
Winter climate to remain in flux
With high temperatures in the mid 60s one day and lows in the teens the next, the start of 2015 has proved erratic in...
Commission considers replacement windows for historic property
The windows of the Shore Acres Model Home, on Harbor Island, the historically designated property located at 121 Live Oak Drive, are in need...
Officials invited to hear heartbeat of schools
Pay raises for longtime teachers, flexibility with standardized tests and student performance objectives, funding to supply classrooms with needed instructional materials — it all...
Thomas Burgee explains his project to judge Kristi Jarnagin during the Wrightsville Beach School science fair Tuesday, Jan. 13. ~ Allison Potter
State flu death toll 90 and rising
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By Michelle Saxton
Contributing Writer
At least 90 influenza-related deaths have been reported in the state since early October, a third of which were counted in...
