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Coleman Lee Maready, 80
WILMINGTON — Coleman Lee Maready, born on February 4, 1944, in Duplin County, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington, NC on July 13, 2024, at the age of 80. A dedicated and diligent individual, Coleman was a proud graduate of UNC-Wilmington, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He went on to have a fulfilling career as an accountant, a profession from which he eventually retired.
Sunset River Gallery to host Summer Art Market July 20-21
Sunset River Gallery in Calabash will host its first Summer Art Market on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Catering to summer visitors as well as the gallery’s regular clientele, the event is showcasing 100+ artists who currently exhibit at the eclectic art hub, with 15 being on hand for the weekend.
Body of missing woman discovered in Bolivia woods
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — A missing woman was found Tuesday in Bolivia. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office announced that 32-year-old Alba Jo Doreen Wade was discovered deceased around 5:30 p.m. on July 16. Wade was found in a wooded area off Colonial Landing in Bolivia, after a call Tuesday morning suggested she might be missing in the vicinity.
City to explore selling Second Street parking deck after declaring it surplus property
WILMINGTON — Downtown visitors could see higher prices or lose a parking option at a city-owned lot pending the sale of the property, now considered surplus. At the Wilmington City Council meeting on Tuesday, city staff made a presentation on a bid to purchase four city-owned properties, including two parking decks at 115 Market St. and 114 N. Second St., the old United Bank building at 115 N. Third St., and a former administrative building at 210 Chestnut St.
First Alert Forecast: higher storm chances to gradually cut heat
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast for this evening features a risk of scattered showers and a few storms. As rain chances continue to be high to close the week, expect daily temperatures to sink farther back toward or into the 80s. NOAA will release its drought report at 8:30 a.m Thursday.; it will already likely reflect some relief. Like last week, downpours could cause localized flooding at times and we could see one or two severe storms. There will be plenty of dry time as well. Shower and storm chance should gradually ease as we head into the new week. The friendlier atmosphere for storms in the Cape Fear Region will, thankfully, not translate to the tropics, as new development remains unlikely anywhere in the Atlantic Basin for the rest of the week.
OPINION: The Case Against A 135-foot Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The Historic Wilmington Foundation (HWF) celebrates the announcement of a $242 million grant from the Biden-Harris Administration for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project. This substantial funding represents a significant victory for our community, promising to address critical infrastructure needs. However, the proposed solution—a 135-foot high-rise, fixed-span bridge—poses a dire threat to Wilmington's Historic District and its minority communities.
Fannie Mae Clark, 76
WILMINGTON — Fannie Mae Clark, age 76, of Wilmington (formerly of Lumberton), passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Davis Funeral Home, 901 S 5th Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. Her love and memories will...
Debbie Richards, 71
LELAND — Debbie Richards, 71 of Leland, NC passed away on July 15, 2024 at her home. She was the widow of John Richards and is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Patterson, grandson, Dylan Patterson, sisters, Diane Long and Janice Brown and brothers, John rogers Jr. and Jimmy Rogers.
Construction Begins in Wilmington on Metronet’s $30M Fiber-Optic Network
Construction in Wilmington has begun on a $30M fiber-optic network that will bring multi-gigabit internet service to the city’s homes and businesses, Metronet announced today. Named the fastest major ISP in the country for 2024 by PCMag, Metronet will offer customers ultrafast speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.
Plants Direct in Little River shares helpful tips for the summer months
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Plants Direct has two locations along the Grand Strand. You’ll find one in Little River and the other in Conway. Here, they offer everything from landscape services to anything you’ll need to beautify your yard. We loved learning which plants are drought resistant, great options for keeping deer from eating your plants, and so much more.
Wilson Center Family Series lineup announced, $15 student tickets offered for each show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Wilson Center Family Series lineup for 2024-25 has been released, according to an announcement from Cape Fear Community College. Per CFCC, $15 tickets for students of all ages will be offered for the following shows:. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert – Wednesday, Sept....
'Outer Banks' co-creator to begin filming new series in Wilmington
An Amazon series is set to begin filming in Wilmington this week. "The Runarounds," a new eight-episode series, will film scenes on the front lawn of New Hanover High School on Friday, according to an email from the city of Wilmington. Wilmington resident Jonas Pate, who's also the co-creator of...
Who Won 'Battle on the Beach' 2024? The Winners Shared Exciting News
After an intense six weeks of competition in Oak Island, North Carolina, Battle on the Beach season four is officially over. We watched the three teams battle it out in their last competition and hold their breath as the judges tallied up the final scores before one lucky team left Oak Island $50,000 richer.
After 2 alligator scares in weeks, NC beach town police warn about ‘aggressive’ gators
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police at a North Carolina beach town have warned about “aggressive” nesting alligators after encounters with the dangerous reptiles twice in less than three weeks. Sunset Beach officers first reported the driver of a car was kept away from his vehicle on June 20 when an alligator was spotted lurking […]
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