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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

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...

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