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Fee increases in talks for 2014-15 budget
While a tax increase is not included in the working 2014-15 budget, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen is discussing a range of possible...
AAUW Wilmington branch celebrates 60 years
By Kelly Corbett
Staff Writer
The American Association of University Women’s Wilmington branch celebrated 60 years of working toward gender equality Saturday, May 3.
The national chief...
‘Max Steel’ stops by Hoggard High
The front lawn of Hoggard High School transformed into the scene of the live-action feature film “Max Steel” Saturday, May 3.
Actors Ben Winchell, playing...
McIntyre commends Wrightsville Beach renourishment
East Charlotte Street was Congressman Mike McIntyre’s first stop in Wrightsville Beach during a coastal tour of his district.
On Thursday, April 24, McIntyre headed...
All hands man dredge 24/7
The E.W. Ellefsen cutterhead dredge currently pumping sand from Masonboro Inlet onto the south end of Wrightsville Beach operates 24 hours per day.
The Weeks...
Proposed budget includes pay increase flexibility
A 2 percent employee pay increase, which can be used for a merit increase, bonus or cost of living adjustment and totals slightly more...
American teacher
There are 3.2 million teachers in the United States.
Thirty-one percent of teachers have second jobs. Before their fifth year, 46 percent of teachers quit.
The...
Jazz Derby Day benefits mentoring, scholarships
The 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina is hosting the second annual Jazz Derby Day with the majority of funds benefitting mentoring and...
Wrightsville budget cuts
To balance the 2014-15 Wrightsville Beach budget, town manager Tim Owens cut about $1.2 million with Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen looking into cutting...
Beach gang activity concerns rise
Drug and vandalism violations in Wrightsville Beach are increasing concerns about possible future gang activity in town.
During the quarterly Chat with the Chief Thursday,...