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Wolves cross country finish second and third at Wilmington Beach Blast
Wilmington, N.C. – The Newberry Wolves cross country teams traveled to UNC Wilmington on Saturday, September 12, to compete in the Wilmington Beach Blast. Both teams put together strong performances, with the men finishing second and the women placing third in their respective 5K…
Local Sports
Coastal Review
September 17Surfers get an early start
Kristen Fulmer of Mebane submitted this photo made on a peaceful morning earlier this year at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. "The soft morning light reflected across the wet sand as surfers made their way into the water near the pier," Fulmer noted with her submitted photo.…
General
Carolina Journal
September 11State reaches $455 million PFAS deal with Chemours, DuPont
NC and 11 local governments settled PFAS claims with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva for $455 million over 15 years, plus a $135 million reserve fund.
Government & Civic
Coastal Review
September 9Cape Fear Bird Observatory to demonstrate birdbanding
The nonprofit Cape Fear Bird Observatory is set to host free public birdbanding demonstrations this month at Carolina Beach State Park and Greenfield Lake.
Community Groups & Organizations
Carolina Journal
September 9New Hanover County votes to cancel Flock contract
New Hanover County commissioners voted 4-0 to terminate the Flock ALPR contract amid privacy concerns after 2.98 million searches and public opposition.
Government & CivicCoastal Review
August 27The North Carolina Battleship Memorial is accepting original human-made artwork from current and former state residents that could inspire the design of a potential state specialty license plate.
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Wrightsboro by the numbers
- Area
- 11.13 sq mi (28.83 km²), 0.45 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38
- Households
- 2,519
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $78,450
- Median house value
- $255,700