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Copper Builders sues New Hanover County over denial of Hilton Bluffs project in Sledge Forest

This month, Copper Builders, the proposed developers of the Hilton Bluffs project in Sledge Forest, filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against New Hanover County, alleging due process violations and that the County Manager has “ill will” toward them. The suit is just the latest chapter in the...

New Hanover County, NC · 2d
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Mystery fish caught off NC coast sets a ‘new species state record,' officials say

A fisherman accidentally set a “new species state record” in North Carolina when he caught an oval-shaped fish that no one on the charter boat could identify. Jim Bickerstaff was about 45 miles off Southport, fishing in 140 feet of water when something on his 80-pound test line started fighting back. The elongated fish he pulled aboard the Oak Island Fishing Charter weighed just over 6 pounds, and was 25.5 inches long and 17 inches around, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries said in a Nov. 10 news release. It has been identified as a unicorn filefish, and it represented a new species for the state’s record keeping. “The truth is, none of us knew what type of fish it was. I’ve been fishing offshore for years, and our captain goes out there more than anybody I know. None of us had ever seen one, and none of us knew what to call it,” Bickerstaff told The Charlotte Observer. “I would love to claim that I’m quite the amazing angler who searched all his life to catch this great white whale, but that would be untrue as I was unaware of this fish’s existence. I actually used the Fish Rules

North Carolina · 2d

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5 Official ‘Hallmark Christmas Towns’ Within Driving Distance of Northern Virginia

This year, the Hallmark Channel launched its first “Merriest Christmas Towns” contest, inviting fans to vote for the U.S. towns that best capture the spirit of the season. The winner, Carlinville, Illinois, will serve as the backdrop for an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie. But five of the other finalists, all named official Hallmark Christmas Towns, are close enough to NoVA for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Virginia · 2d
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Carolina Beach hires advisors to help plan development for beachfront properties

The Carolina Beach Town Council approved a contract with Development Finance Initiative, or DFI, a program of UNC at Chapel Hill’s School of Government, to help the town establish a plan for properties it recently bought in the downtown beachfront district. The town closed a $12 million deal for...

Carolina Beach, NC · 1d
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This Free North Carolina Powwow Fills a Weekend With Drums, Dancing, and Dozens of Native Vendors

Some of the best weekends in North Carolina start at a place you would normally drive right past without a second look. Picture a plain veterans hall with a wide grassy field, and then imagine that field filling with the deep beat of drums, swirling regalia, and the smell of good food drifting from vendor tents.

Jacksonville, NC · 2d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Nonprofit helps homeless Southport veteran receive hospital care

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Getting oxygen in a Dosher hospital bed isn’t the way 72-year-old Ron Harper imagined spending his Veterans Day, but losses of a loving partner, a job, and an unexpected eviction turned his Jeep into his home. “When I go to the store to buy...

Southport, NC · 2d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Museum of Coastal Carolina to host holiday celebration in Ocean Isle Beach

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Museum of Coastal Carolina is inviting families to celebrate the holiday season with hands-on activities, festive crafts and a special visit from Pirate Claus. The museum will host its “HoliDAY at the Museum” event on Friday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to...

Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 3d

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‘No easy choices’: Superintendent responds to criticism over Pender Co. school calendar

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 2027-2028 school calendar for Pender County students is now approved, but many parents are not happy about it. The Pender County School Board voted to approve the calendar after discussion at its most recent meeting on Monday. [Previous story: Pender County school board approves 2027-28...

Pender County, NC · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Wilmington Says It Will Not Waive an Estimated $122,000 Mitigation Fee for Six 100-Year-Old Live Oaks Slated to Come Down at the 550-Unit Hillcrest Redevelopment

Wilmington's city manager won't waive an estimated $122,000 mitigation fee for six 100-year-old live oaks at the 550-unit Hillcrest redevelopment.

Wilmington, NC · 5d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Overnight closures planned for NC 211 in Brunswick County this week

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Drivers in Brunswick County should prepare for overnight road closures along a portion of NC 211 this week as crews continue work on a new bridge. According to the Town of Oak Island, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will close a section of NC 211, also known as Southport Supply Road, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 12.

Brunswick County, NC · 4d

Star News

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Growth has reached US 17 in Brunswick, but plenty of land remains

The cranes, subdivisions and commercial projects that have transformed much of Brunswick County have not consumed all the land along U.S. 17 . Roughly 50-miles of U.S. 17 has become the spine of Brunswick's growth, connecting some of the areas fastest-growing communities from Leland to Calabash. A StarNews analysis of county parcel records found the corridor still contains several thousands of acres untouched by the development bug . Using the county's Geographic Information System, the StarNews calculated roughly 21,009 acres across 3,106 parcels along the U.S. 17 corridor stretching from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to the South Carolina border. The calculation included about 15,890 acres that appear undeveloped within 1,293 parcels. Undeveloped identified parcels had no recorded construction year nor heated building area on property tax records. Those undeveloped parcels account for about 76% of the corridor's acreage. Among the largest properties identified in the corridor are tracts of 1,466 acres, 1,279 acres, 955 acres, 883 acres and 766 acres. Together, the five tracts represent more than 5,300 acres, or roughly one-quarter of the acreage, Municipalities, like Leland, continue to attract new residential and commercial development. However, several large tracts remain intact and only a fraction of the corridor

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

WilmingtonBiz

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More Commercial Tenants On The Way To Riverlights

David Eisen bought Shore Break Bikes, a bicycle repair shop in Marina Village at Riverlights, in 2024. The shop at 204 Arcadian Row, Suite 140, opened in 2019 and stays busy, but Eisen said he wouldn’t mind more businesses coming to the commercial areas of Riverlights, a master-planned community along River Road in Wilmington. He said new establishments could attract more customers from outside of Riverlights’ neighborhoods.

Wilmington, NC · 3d

WNCT

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Battle of the Badges softball game returns to Jacksonville

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Jacksonville Police Department are coming together for the 5th Annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game. This event will take place at the Jacksonville Commons, 100 Recreation Ln., Jacksonville, on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 pm. The entry fee is $10 and […]

Jacksonville, NC · 2d

WECT

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Southport residents discuss noise concerns, support for live music at town hall

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Residents, musicians and business owners filled the Southport Community Building for a town hall on the city’s noise ordinance, sharing concerns about noise while voicing support for live music. Several speakers said live music is an important part of Southport’s culture and local economy. Others...

Southport, NC · 4d

WECT

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Wrightsville Beach bridge closure to change access to The Loop

The state Department of Transportation is set to close the Lee’s Cut bridge on West Salisbury Street on Nov. 30, the first closure in the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project.

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 3d

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WHA continuing with Hillcrest redevelopment, asking for tree mitigation fee waiver for Phase I

At last week's meeting, Wilmington City Council members heard a presentation from Tyrone Garrett, Chief Executive Officer for the Wilmington Housing Authority, on the Hillcrest redevelopment project. Garrett and a team of developers are still requesting a waiver for tree mitigation fees for the elimination of several specimen trees. The city manager hasn’t granted that request. WHA has also announced that it will likely be Fall 2028 before tenants can move into the first units of Phase I redevelopment of Hillcrest. They initially targeted April 2028.

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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The documentary asking who pays for the Cape Fear River’s forever chemicals

This line, spoken by a Wilmington, N.C. resident in the documentary “GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals,” set the tone for the film’s campus screening on Oct. 16. For families along the Cape Fear River, the water they trusted for decades turned out to carry harmful substances that never break down.

Wilmington, NC · 4d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Tides of Time: The Old Pender County Jail and a Family’s Legacy of Kindness

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — As Thanksgiving approaches, many families will gather around the table, grateful for family, friends and the comfort of home. But sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness leave the biggest impact. In this month’s Tides of Time, we visit the Old Pender County Jail in Burgaw...

Pender County, NC · 3d

WECT

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Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - As Pender County Schools prepares for growth, draft boundary changes could send at least 1,200 elementary students and up to 1,125 middle school students to different schools. The district has not approved a plan. A final scenario is expected to be selected in January 2027,...

Pender County, NC · 4d

WECT

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Carolina Beach seeks public input on e-bike regulations

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Carolina Beach is asking the public to weigh in on potential rules for electric bicycles through an online survey. The town said the North Carolina General Assembly has granted municipalities authority to create certain enforcement provisions for e-bikes, effective Dec. 1. The survey asks for...

Carolina Beach, NC · 3d