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Need for roomier inlet regulations
More flexibility in inlet management regulations was a request repeated by experts, officials and concerned citizens during an April 2 public hearing at the...
Strategy for economic vitality considered by city, county
An economic report presented to Wilmington and New Hanover County officials on April 2 is expected to initiate discussion about new growth and development...
Two seeking reelection in sheriff race
The race for New Hanover County’s next sheriff features not one but two candidates running for reelection.
Sheriff Ed McMahon is running for reelection against...
Documentary honors, inspires
Hundreds gathered at 9:30 a.m. on a Saturday to revisit a forgotten slice of local history.
“Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten” premiered at University...
A dozen vie for county seats
Ten Republicans and two Democrats have set sights on two open seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
An additional seat may open...
Coal ash storage concern triggers state, local efforts
Kemp Burdette was on a simple mission at Duke Energy’s Cape Fear Power Plant on March 10.
Burdette, Riverkeeper with Cape Fear River Watch, suspected...
Housing opportunities celebrated at Habitat fundraiser
Open hearts led to open checkbooks during the Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s 13th annual Golden Hammer Pledge Breakfast on April 1.
Three hundred and...
Push for plastic bag ban underway
The nonprofit behind the 2012 Wrightsville Beach smoking ban has set its sight on a new target: plastic bags.
“Millions of tons of plastics are...
School board approves plan to implement 25 percent law
Top performing teachers in New Hanover County will be offered multi-year contracts and pay raises in place of tenure starting June 2014.
The New Hanover...
Keatts announced as UNCW’s new head coach
University of Louisville Associate Head Coach Kevin Keatts will replace Buzz Peterson as the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s 10th men’s basketball coach.
Jimmy Bass,...
