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Officials hear residents’ concerns about busy intersection
It doesn’t take an engineer to notice the intersection of Military Cutoff and Eastwood roads is congested.
Residents had a chance Tuesday to ask questions...
Jobs-grant bill passes, will require county to offer local incentives
The ongoing debate over the value of economic incentives in North Carolina has been settled, at least for the next two budget years. Months...
Duke Energy required to pay fine for pollution
A $7 million fine and up to $15 million to accelerate cleanup of its coal-ash ponds will settle a case against Duke Energy over...
Caswell Beach mayor charged with stealing from sand fund
Longtime Caswell Beach Mayor Harry Simmons is facing charges of misappropriating more than $673,000 in public money entrusted to him by a consortium composed...
Our thoughts
First, state lawmakers punched a hole in the 30-year ban on hardened erosion-control structures along the North Carolina coast by allowing construction of sand-catching...
Teacher takes Pine Valley students global
Sprawled on a carpet that doubles as a map of the United States, a small group of second-graders focused intently on the electronic tablets...
Budget contains more money to dredge shallow inlets
North Carolina’s new budget includes more money to keep the state’s shallow inlets navigable. The General Assembly agreed to increase the share of the...
Beach towns, county discuss renourishment funding alternatives
New Hanover County’s room occupancy tax revenues would come into play should the federal government stop funding periodic sand replenishment on local beaches. But...
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Bond proposal will give universities, community colleges much-needed boostÂ
Voters may be asked in 2016 to approve borrowing $2 billion to address infrastructure needs across...
Believers gather to pray for Wilmington
Under the Just Jesus tent, as it was prominently labeled, a woman strummed her guitar and sang softly: Come out of hiding, you are...
