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National Park Service’s grant sends students to Alaska
By Elly Colwell
Contributing Writer
Ten Wilmington high-school students are preparing for a three-week Alaskan wilderness adventure as part of a program that introduces outdoor excursions...
Town employees celebrate 25 years of service
The Town of Wrightsville Beach celebrated two employees last week during its annual holiday lunch who have served the town for a quarter of...
Mayor, celebrity guests to rappel down Blockade Runner
Taking a break from traditional fundraisers like walks or galas, a Wilmington nonprofit will be raising money by sending their supporters rappelling down the...
Cucalorus links business and artistic spheres
Cucalorus is pairing creativity and entrepreneurship this weekend as it launches its 22nd annual independent film-screening festival in downtown Wilmington in conjunction with the...
Surf to Sound features six-man canoes
The end-of-season Surf to Sound standup paddleboard race in Wrightsville Beach this weekend, which has grown into an international draw for competitors, will feature...
Wrightsville police hosting ball for 38th year
For the 38th year, the Wrightsville Beach Police Department will host the Police Officer’s Ball, bringing together law enforcement and members of the community...
Wrightsville walks to end Alzheimer’s
The Wrightsville Beach community will aim to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association this weekend during its Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The family-friendly,...
Coastal Federation to host a shrimp boil
As part of the Surf to Sound paddleboard race this weekend, the N.C. Coastal Federation will host a shrimp boil to support their work...
Wrightsville Beach church organizing youth groups food drive Sunday
Teenagers from local churches are coming together in Wrightsville Beach this weekend to collect cans and support the hungry as part of the seasonal...
Ironman heroes overcome illness, display perseverance
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By Elly Colwell
Intern
When Kirk Smith was diagnosed with incurable stage three lung cancer in 2013, the doctors told him he had a 5 percent...