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Wilmington Votes to Raise Taxes for Safety and Repairs
Wilmington just approved a bold new budget with a 17% tax hike—yes, that’s right—set to begin July 1st, funding everything from road repairs to …
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Pender Schools Face Budget Tightrope
Pender County Schools faces a tight financial squeeze after landing just $1.3 million—far short of their $4 million ask—to maintain current oper…
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Southport Road Closure Heads Up
Drivers in Southport, NC, brace for change—N.C. 21 entrances to Midway Commons Shopping Center shut June 22 for construction, redirecting traffi…
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Former Chief Sues Town Over Termination
Former police chief David Squires is suing Wrightsville Beach over his abrupt firing in 2024, claiming he was terminated for refusing to bow to …
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Life Sentence for Domestic Violence Killer
A shocking verdict: a 25-year-old Venezuelan man sentenced to life without parole for brutally stabbing a man to death in Wilmington. The murder…
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Leland’s Summer Kickoff at Founder’s Park
Leland’s Founder’s Park is officially transformed—complete with a brand-new amphitheater, splash pad, playground, and more—opening with a star-s…
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Wilmington Raises Taxes for Safety
Wilmington bucks the trend with a modest property tax hike to fund public safety and a living wage, while New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender cou…
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Free Trolley Ride to Explore Downtown
Wilmington’s Downtown District Day on July 11th just got a whole lot easier—free trolleys will zip you between all seven vibrant districts, stop…
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White Pants Gala Returns August 29
Don’t miss the grand return of the White Pants Gala to Wilmington on August 29th — a dazzling night of summer vibes, live music, gourmet eats, a…
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Midway Commons Entrances Closing June 22
Big changes ahead for Midway Commons Shopping Center—two main entrances off N.C. 211 will close June 22 for construction, forcing shoppers to us…
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