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Kelly House, a resource for women struggling with addiction, closes
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Kelly House, which helped women struggling with addiction who were pregnant or had a child under 6 months old, closed on June 30. The house was built in 1988 and one of its founders, Mary Kelly, passed away in April. The program ultimately came...
Bladen Dixie Boys, Junior Boys Games Postponed
Bladen County Dixie Boys and Junior Dixie Boys first-round games in the state tournament Saturday were postponed because of wet fields. The games at Town Creek Park in Winnabow have been rescheduled for Sunday and tournament games have been pushed back a day. The Junior Dixie Boys (13U) open the...
Herd of Endangered Manatees Spotted Along NC Coast: Beachgoers Urged to Stay Away
Officials are now warning beach goers to be on the lookout for a herd of endangered manatees that were just spotted along the North Carolina coast. According to Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, these manatees were spotted in the Intracoastal waterways between Hampstead and Wrightsville Beach. The gentle giants were observed feeding near docks and banks, areas known for heavy waterway traffic.
Dog surrendered by owner in her 90s was confused. Then came a family with a houseboat
A senior dog was confused after his longtime owner couldn’t keep him — then came heartwarming news. Chutney, who has faced some health problems, got a new home with a veterinarian. “His foster parents fell in love with him and Chutney is living it up now on a...
Woofie’s of Leland expands, rebrands as Woofie’s of Greater Wilmington
Woofie’s of Greater Wilmington isn’t new to pampering pets. Its owner Lisa Miller was a loyal Woofie’s client in Virginia for 15 years before starting her own highly successful franchise in Leland in 2022. Now she is expanding her Woofie’s franchise area to include all of Brunswick County and its five barrier island communities in Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach.
Shallotte adopts stronger tree preservation, replacement requirements
The town of Shallotte has strengthened tree protections and preservation requirements in its unified development ordinance with a new amendment passed during the town board of aldermen’s July 2 meeting. Prior to amendment adoption, the town already defined heritage trees in its unified development ordinance (UDO) and required a...
A Coastal Island-Hopping Adventure: NC’s Brunswick Islands
While many people are familiar with North Carolina’s Outer Banks — perhaps you’ve seen the Netflix TV series — the Tar Heel State boasts another vacation gem: the Brunswick Islands. Spanning 45 miles of shoreline between Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, this chain of barrier...
ILM, NCDOT put forth $3.4M to widen 23rd Street
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington International Airport (ILM) now has $3.4 million for an expansion project to the road that serves as its primary entryway. At the July 10 New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, board members unanimously approved a $1-million contribution to the expansion of 23rd Street, the direct route to enter ILM’s campus. The widening project would only be for a portion of 23rd Street, from Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Castle Hayne Road.
Even if rain does impact this weekend's events, we still got you
Welcome to the weekly Port City Life newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter John Staton. We could get an early taste of hurricane season this weekend, and as anyone who's lived around here for a while knows, these storms can play havoc with events and live entertainment. Over the years, I've done my fair share of stories, and even put together entire sections, that were rendered moot when a tropical storm or hurricane decided to pay us a visit.
Sunset Beach extends shading device rule change trial
The Sunset Beach Town Council has voted to extend through the end of the summer the trial period of allowing wind-driven shading devices to be placed anywhere on the beach strand outside the area between 3rd and 29th streets. The council will hear the beach season report later this year...
Li’l Friday: G. Love and Special Sauce, The Disco Biscuits, Bastille Day
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday is a weekly roundup of events in art, music, theater, comedy, pop-up markets and more. All events featured were scheduled as of Thursday; however, it’s wise to check in ahead of attending any one. Inclement weather, changes in schedules and unforeseen circumstances may shift for organizers at the last minute.
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