Lumina News
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HAWK light on Causeway drive prompts confusion (May 21, 2014)
Trailer fire unsuspicious (May 21, 2014)
Steffey transitions from intern to planner (May 21, 2014)
Hurricane preparedness week begins May 25 (May 21, 2014)
Teachers bike to work (May 21, 2014)
County to assume WB recycling (May 14, 2014)
Water bills could see $18.10 hike (May 14, 2014)
Historic landmark commission receives historic structure compilation (May 14, 2014)
Beach water, sewer rates may increase (May 7, 2014)
Fee increases in talks for 2014-15 budget (May 7, 2014)
Planning board recommends Martino's restaurant transition (May 7, 2014)
'Max Steel' stops by Hoggard High (May 7, 2014)
AAUW Wilmington branch celebrates 60 years (May 7, 2014)
McIntyre commends Wrightsville Beach renourishment (April 30, 2014)
All hands man dredge 24/7 (April 30, 2014)
Proposed budget includes pay increase flexibility (April 30, 2014)
American Teacher (April 30, 2014)
Jazz Derby Day benefits mentoring, scholarships (April 30, 2014)
North end bird posting maintenance criticized (April 23, 2014)
Wrightsville budget cuts (April 23, 2014)
Beach gang activity concerns rise (April 23, 2014)
Riding from the river to the sea (April 23, 2014)
Balancing green time at Military Cutoff intersection (April 16, 2014)
Town takes ownership of Howell cottage (April 16, 2014)
Kure Beach officials say seismic testing is federal issue (April 16, 2014)
Forecast shows below average hurricane season (April 16, 2014)
Clean water starts here (April 16, 2014)
New commercial lot creates controversy (April 9, 2014)
BOA digs into department budget line items (April 9, 2014)
Chamber cottage ownership up for discussion (April 9, 2014)
Farmers' market boasts repeat vendors (April 9, 2014)
Azalea Festival blooms (April 9, 2014)
Sand delay could impact bird, turtle nesting (April 2, 2014)
Bridge closures imminent (April 2, 2014)
Private access easement ordinance created (April 2, 2014)
Touching trucks teaches kids (April 2, 2014)
Oystercatchers come home to Wrightsville Beach (April 2, 2014)
Parking rates to rise 50 cents per hour (March 26, 2014)
Smith named volunteer of the year (March 26, 2014)
Green Coast services changes after end of town agreement (March 26, 2014)
ROT flexibility resolution signed by all beach towns (March 26, 2014)
Ocean Cure fundraises for surfing independence (March 26, 2014)
4 lanes open on bridge for now (March 19, 2014)
Senate passes flood insurance affordability act (March 19, 2014)
Planning department searches for replacement (March 19, 2014)
Snakes and wolves and falcons, oh my (March 19, 2014)
Opposition mounts against Banks Channel no-wake zone petition (March 12, 2014)
Six parking changes up for public hearing, vote (March 12, 2014)
Committee votes for ROT flexibility (March 12, 2014)
SUP amendments approved with revisions (March 12, 2014)
McGregor 5k becomes beach race (March 12, 2014)
Expo attendees get wild (March 12, 2014)
Town brakes on ROT flexibility resolution (March 8, 2014)
Flood insurance affordability act passes House (March 8, 2014)
Babysitter classes proposed in May (March 8, 2014)
Vessel for hire definition, use could change (March 8, 2014)
Party in Pajamas (March 8, 2014)
Banks Channel no-wake zone petition surfaces (Feb. 26, 2014)
Intersection improvements receive funding (Feb. 26, 2014)
Homelessness, lack of affordable housing go hand in hand (Feb. 26, 2014)
Brush fire sparks near Access No. 39 (Feb. 26, 2014)
Beach belle chooses 31-year-old dress (Feb. 26, 2014)
Rouzer campaigns in Wilmington (Feb. 19, 2014)
BOA approves merit pay increase (Feb. 19, 2014)
Storm clean up continues and severe weather potential remains (Feb. 19, 2014)
Playing at the beach helps those in need (Feb. 19, 2014)
Cape Fear Roller Girls are tough in rink, big on giving (Feb. 19, 2014)
NHC schools opt for alternatives to prep students for testing (Feb. 12, 2014)
Bridge traps suspect (Feb. 12, 2014)
Room occupancy tax payout talks continue, privately (Feb. 12, 2014)
Bridge lane openings flip flop as work winds down (Feb. 12, 2014)
Winter at the Beach through children's eyes (Feb. 12, 2014)
Initiatives target local business growth (Feb. 5, 2014)
Farmers' market management change estimated to save thousands (Feb. 5, 2014)
Previously denied C-3 variance request resurfaces, passes (Feb. 5, 2014)
Purse swap doubles as museum friendraiser (Feb. 5, 2014)
Full Belly Feast plump with international cuisine, worldwide auction items (Feb. 5, 2014)
Fixing water line poses town risks (Jan. 29, 2014)
Flotilla obtains event insurance last minute (Jan. 29, 2014)
Brown steps down as flotilla chair (Jan. 29, 2014)
Yacht fire causes no injuries, $150,000 worth of damage (Jan. 22, 2014)
BOA seeks public input on entryway improvements (Jan. 22, 2014)
Beach towns to prepare ROT flexibility, insurance rate resolutions (Jan. 22, 2014)
Federal crime designation to change (Jan. 22, 2014)
BOA agrees merit pay should be based on merit (Jan. 15, 2014)
Cyclist collides with vehicle, transported to hospital (Jan. 15, 2014)
Marketing committee unsure of BILT's purpose (Jan. 15, 2014)
Planning board most sought-after board, committee (Jan. 15, 2014)
Festival marries chocolate and wine (Jan. 15, 2014)
13 town board and committee members sought (Jan. 13, 2014)
Dog park talk fizzles (Jan. 13, 2014)
Planning board agenda items on hold till February (Jan. 13, 2014)
WBS features new coastal look, track (Jan. 13, 2014)
Cignotti reflects on 14 years of public service (Dec. 12, 2013)
BOA to see transition of members Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2013)
WBMAC votes to send rep to regional branding meetings (Dec. 12, 2013)
Masonboro committee requests more transparency (Dec. 12, 2013)
Blockade Runner violates ordinance (Dec. 4, 2013)
New sea turtle hospital open to public (Dec. 4, 2013)
Town to weigh in on dog park feasibility (Dec. 4, 2013)
Brunswick County Sheriff's acquires MWRAP (Nov. 26, 2013)
Walking in their shoes, community leaders tour New Hanover schools (Nov. 26, 2013)
Flotilla to celebrate 30 bright years (Nov. 26, 2013)
Little Chapel full of Christmas spirit (Nov. 26, 2013)
County ends Audubon contract (Nov. 20, 2013)
Nextel building gift accepted as town property (Nov. 20, 2013)
Street Turkeys collects food for the hungry (Nov. 20, 2013)
Stop Hunger Now fills shipping container with 285,120 meals (Nov. 20, 2013)
Audubon to present south end habitat replacement (Nov. 13, 2013)
Shore zone water activities receive second look (Nov. 13, 2013)
Regional branding sparks hesitation (Nov. 13, 2013)
Thanksgiving oysters (Nov. 13, 2013)
Cat show vibe illustrated in short film (Nov. 13, 2013)
Miller, Weeks fill two aldermen seats in close race (Nov. 6, 2013)
Hundreds gang up to talk violence resolutions (Nov. 6, 2013)
2.8 percent drop in beach meter revenue (Nov. 6, 2013)
Landfall Foundation awards 71 grant recipients (Nov. 6, 2013)
Open meeting or French toast (Oct. 30, 2013)
BOA remains split on server virtualization (Oct. 30, 2013)
Bill Blair, mayoral candidate, CJ7 lover (Oct. 30, 2013)
Flotilla nears with six spots left (Oct. 30, 2013)
State of Education sparks debate at forum (Oct. 23, 2013)
Crossroads: Causeway and Waynick concerns to be heard (Oct. 23, 2013)
Schools bond referendum discussed by key players (Oct. 23, 2013)
Science through dance (Oct. 23, 2013)
One and only masquerade ball (Oct. 23, 2013)
Economist predicts slow 2014 growth rate (Oct. 16, 2013)
Unsuccessful amotion process cost nearly $68,000 (Oct. 16, 2013)
Custom downtown kitchens on Back Door Kitchen Tour (Oct. 16, 2013)
Fall sale promotes community health (Oct. 16, 2013)
Building by scientists for scientists (Oct. 10, 2013)
Dog park recommendation nears (Oct. 10, 2013)
Commissioners consider shipping trash (Oct. 10, 2013)
Heart of the Home (Oct. 10, 2013)
From yacht to yacht (Oct. 10, 2013)
Hurricane chances decline (Oct. 2, 2013)
Gender-specific school proposed (Oct. 2, 2013)
Fashion finds for the fall (Oct. 2, 2013)
Gangsters working in Landfall gates now in custody (Sept. 25, 2013)
WBS Foundation safety goals explained to parents (Sept. 25, 2013)
Four Wilmington gardens to air on PBS series (Sept. 25, 2013)
Local beaches swept clean (Sept. 25, 2013)
New Hanover County solid waste timeline (Sept. 19, 2013)
Berger stays seated, trash decision delayed (Sept. 19, 2013)
School board lists budget goals (Sept. 19, 2013)
Prime location (Sept. 19, 2013)
Amy's Fight (Sept. 11, 2013)
Commissioner Berger reinstated (Sept. 11, 2013)
Farmers' Market vendors prefer new location (Sept. 11, 2013)
WBS Foundation prioritizes Spanish, safety (Sept. 11, 2013)
Educational kayak adventure (Sept. 11, 2013)
Talkin' trash ain't cheap (Sept. 4, 2013)
Landfall Art Show boasts 100 local artists' creations (Sept. 4, 2013)
New campus projects forecast positive school year (Aug. 28, 2013)
More overnight closures loom as residents question bridge work (Aug. 28, 2013)
Flotilla board opts out of community tent (Aug. 28, 2013)
Operation oystercatcher (Aug. 28, 2013)
Carolina gardening (Aug. 28, 2013)
Chronic bacteria problem taints water (Aug. 21, 2013)
Increased citations during Beach Blast (Aug. 21, 2013)
Teacher tenure, school grades impact local school administrators (Aug. 21, 2013)
Landfall art show welcomes more tourists (Aug. 21, 2013)
Preparing for school WBS style (Aug. 21, 2013)
Skimmer, tern fledglings leave South end nests (Aug. 14, 2013)
Seahawks flock to beach (Aug. 14, 2013)
Beach officials ponder loggerhead critical habitat's economic impacts (Aug. 14, 2013)
Economic initiative targets future development (Aug. 14, 2013)
NOAA reduces hurricane predictions (Aug. 14, 2013)
Coastal Reserve educates, involves community (Aug. 14, 2013)
Mason Inlet Waterbird Habitat Management Plan could see new contractor (Aug. 7, 2013)
SROs decision postponed again (Aug. 7, 2013)
Museum expands children's programs (Aug. 7, 2013)
Author Abby Cavenaugh comes home again (Aug. 7, 2013)
WBS renovations years away (July 31, 2013)
Comprehensive plan on county's radar (July 31, 2013)
Local loggerhead habitat up for discussion (July 31, 2013)
Competition heats up with boat grand prize (July 31, 2013)
Southern Book Lady (July 31, 2013)
Lumina Daze traditions to remain true (July 31, 2013)
Schools rank low on safety rating (July 24, 2013)
Flotilla schedules first launch event (July 24, 2013)
Berger case on hold (July 17, 2013)
Masons Inlet assessments rise (July 17, 2013)
County staff members receive raises (July 17, 2013)
Wrightsville Beach renews agreement with Green Coast (July 17, 2013)
Students spruce up beach accesses (July 17, 2013)
Travel map (July 10, 2013)
PBS films four Wilmington gardens (July 10, 2013)
Turtles return to Wrightsville Beach (July 10, 2013)
Early Atlantic hurricane season activity (July 10, 2013)
WBS technically bottom of priorities (July 3, 2013)
Report card (July 3, 2013)
Commissioners reallocate funds for Northern Regional Park (July 3, 2013)
USA's Summer Camp features Wrightsville Beach resident (July 3, 2013)
Hands on (June 26, 2013)
Jordan leaving after five-year CFPUA stint (June 26, 2013)
Bird, turtle volunteers gather on south end (June 26, 2013)
Commissioners, county staff address citizens via NHC-TV (June 26, 2013)
Nesting season picks up speed (June 26, 2013)
Flotilla board holds breath while negotiating with NCDOT (June 26, 2013)
Berger appeal date set for July 16 (June 26, 2013)
Biofuels, reused building materials topics of luncheon (June 26, 2013)
Wrightsville Beach property owners owe $1.6 mil (June 19, 2013)
Berger files complaint contesting removal (June 19, 2013)
County GOP board transitions (June 19, 2013)
City council unanimously approves $141 mil budget (June 19, 2013)
Coastal Reserve offers educational programs (June 19, 2013)
Masonboro.org fundraises for school field trip program (June 19, 2013)
Rehabilitated sea turtles head home (June 12, 2013)
Affordable Care Act small business terms (June 12, 2013)
First July Fourth Masonboro area command post planned (June 12, 2013)
City, county look into fire services merger study (June 12, 2013)
Container gardens (June 12, 2013)
Stumping for county funding (June 5, 2013)
Parks and rec talks dog park (June 5, 2013)
Local officials learn emergency laws, procedures (June 5, 2013)
Tests keep drinking water safe (June 5, 2013)
PTA members awarded for service (June 5, 2013)
Summer house exudes Southern essence (June 5, 2013)
Checks and balances (May 29, 2013)
All it takes is one storm (May 29, 2013)
Rescued sea turtle is recovering (May 29, 2013)
Early loggerhead nests discovered (May 29, 2013)
WBS local history projects on display (May 29, 2013)
Berger removed from board (May 22, 2013)
Commissioners hear $311.9 mil budget recommendation (May 22, 2013)
SROs not included in county budget recommendation (May 22, 2013)
County opens hazardous waste facility (May 22, 2013)
Birds found dead on beach (May 16, 2013)
CFRA looks into river watershed plans (May 16, 2013)
Not enough sunscreen (May 16, 2013)
CFPUA enters concent decree with EPA (May 8, 2013)
Commissioners fund nearly $17 mil sewer projects (May 8, 2013)
River to Sea prompts concerns about cyclists on bridge (May 8, 2013)
School board approves WBS church lease and trailer bid (May 8, 2013)
Animal lover opens pet retail, grooming store (May 8, 2013)
County GOP chairwoman appointed to Board of Elections (May 1, 2013)
Farmers' market to open Monday, May 6 (May 1, 2013)
Cape Fear Community College students prepare, serve three-course meal (May 1, 2013)
Fashion show funds domestic violence prevention (May 1, 2013)
Commissioners advance with Berger, trash (April 24, 2013)
Wrightsville Beach Foundation completes first beautification day (April 24, 2013)
Recycling: saving the environment or boosting the economy? Part II (April 24, 2013)
Recycling: saving the environment or boosting the economy? (April 18, 2013)
Berger's removal continues to be discussed (April 18, 2013)
Thousands expected at CFCC Boat Show (April 18, 2013)
Third municipality adopts Brunswick County redesignation resolution (April 10, 2013)
County staff to censure Berger (April 10, 2013)
Google Trusted Photographers venture inside local businesses (April 10, 2013)
Garden Club hosts town appreciation luncheon (April 10, 2013)
Wrightsville Beach Foundation lends hands (April 10, 2013)
School board supports some SROs (April 3, 2013)
Youth of the Year competition hosted in Wrightsville Beach (April 3, 2013)
Preventing fraud (March 27, 2013)
Donut Dash benefits Port City Young Life (March 27, 2013)
Wilmington entrance features contemporary landscape (March 27, 2013)
Flotilla budget approved (March 27, 2013)
Rooty Rascals create NC Garden Club convention favors (March 27, 2013)
60 years of Azalea Gardens (March 20, 2013)
BOE approves WBS trailers, church classrooms (March 20, 2013)
Three voice concerns about CFPUA rates (March 20, 2013)
Community Foundation accepting grant applications (March 20, 2013)
WBS Teacher of the Year radiates enthusiasm (March 20, 2013)
Masons Inlet nesting birds below average (March 13, 2013)
Commissioners table Northern Regional Park development discussion (March 13, 2013)
Purging plastic lifestyle choices (March 13, 2013)
Halligan's heads to Lumina Station (March 13, 2013)
Made in America (March 6, 2013)
No resolution in school overcrowding (March 6, 2013)
Tennis court shelter contract accepted (March 6, 2013)
N.C. lawmakers, DA target sex traffickers (Feb. 27, 2013)
Waterbird habitat plan submitted as Masons Inlet dredging ends (Feb. 27, 2013)
CFPUA discusses future growth (Feb. 27, 2013)
Town sand wheelchair service to expand (Feb. 27, 2013)
Flotilla changes to celebrate 30th (Feb. 27, 2013)
Barfield to run for Congress (Feb. 27, 2013)
Downtown digs (Feb. 20, 2013)
WBS may lose Airlie students (Feb. 20, 2013)
Progress Energy rate increase hearing held (Feb. 20, 2013)
Commissioners increase pay of ABC board (Feb. 20, 2013)
Community welcomes cross-city trail addition (Feb. 20, 2013)
Boat safety school teaches skills, common sense (Feb. 20, 2013)
County budget retreat yields few outlined priorities (Feb. 13, 2013)
Autumn Hall portion of cross-city trail complete (Feb. 13, 2013)
Camellia celebration (Feb. 13, 2013)
Safety on two wheels (Feb. 6, 2013)
Ashley marine science program approved (Feb. 6, 2013)
Parks, recreation committee makes kayak launch recommendation (Feb. 6, 2013)
Adopt-A-Beach Access program helps keep beach clean (Feb. 6, 2013)
Local pop artist incorporates beach trash in work (Feb. 6, 2013)
WBS remains No. 14 on unfinished bond referendum priority list (Jan. 30, 2013)
Rooty Rascals shorebirds study takes flight (Jan. 30, 2013)
Chamber gains interest from local business members (Jan. 30, 2013)
Masons Inlet dredging underway (Jan. 23, 2013)
Commissioners approve landfill expansion permit (Jan. 23, 2013)
Foundation donates three bike racks to town (Jan. 23, 2013)
Boys and Girls welcome half-pipe (Jan. 23, 2013)
Science fair winners advance to county level (Jan. 23, 2013)
Christian musician and Yahweh Center connected by adoption (Jan. 23, 2013)
SROs wear many hats (Jan. 16, 2013)
Ed board talks with local, state officials (Jan. 16, 2013)
WBS students gear up for science fair (Jan. 16, 2013)
MLK Jr. Day brings community together during array of events (Jan. 16, 2013)
Harbor Island half-pipe finds new home (Jan. 9, 2013)
County takes short-term measures to police elementary schools (Jan. 9, 2013)
Goolsby calls caucus to hash out issues (Jan. 9, 2013)
Parks, recreation open space master plan accepted (Jan. 9, 2013)
School board talks safety, bond referendum (Jan. 9, 2013)
Hoop skirts make comeback at Latimer House workshop (Jan. 9, 2013)
Trader Joe's does not have immediate impact on local grocers (Jan. 2, 2013)
Early predictions show above average 2013 hurricane season (Jan. 2, 2013)
WARM heats homes for those in need (Jan. 2, 2013)
New class opens new year (Jan. 2, 2013)
Local author's childhood story published after decade (Jan. 2, 2013)
ABC Board Chairman fills open county commission seat (Dec. 19, 2012)
Masons Inlet dredging contract approved (Dec. 19, 2012)
HIGC holds biannual luncheon (Dec. 19, 2012)
Festive runners circle beach to benefit museum (Dec. 19, 2012)
Local boards lack Democratic representation (Dec. 12, 2012)
15-year-old half-pipe could skate over bridge (Dec. 12, 2012)
WBS Foundation supplies technology, Spanish (Dec. 12, 2012)
GOP hushed about county commission seat nomination (Dec. 5, 2012)
County commission becomes less male, stale (Dec. 5, 2012)
Parks and recreation plan nears finish line (Dec. 5, 2012)
Small Business Saturday gains street cred (Nov. 28, 2012)
WBS students thanked for Hugh J. Boyd adoption efforts (Nov. 28, 2012)
Float your boat (Nov. 21, 2012)
School board approves 8.7-percent member pay raise (Nov. 21, 2012)
Sea level rise guesstimates, 2 mm per year for Wilmington (Nov. 21, 2012)
Runners and dogs team up for 5K (Nov. 21, 2012)
County to file lawsuit against contractor, special use permits raise concerns (Nov. 14, 2012)
Town receives holiday cheer from HIGC members (Nov. 14, 2012)
Covanta dioxin emissions, other concerns addressed (Nov. 14, 2012)
Area police officers gather in support of own (Nov.14, 2012)
Two Republicans, one Democrat fill three county commission seats (Nov. 7, 2012)
WBS students rank high on North Carolina report card (Nov. 7, 2012)
Skate park talk raises concerns during master plan discussion (Nov. 7, 2012)
This could be us (Nov. 7, 2012)
Local jeweler's designs to be featured in 42 Belk stores (Nov. 7, 2012)
McDaniel withdraws termination appeal (Nov. 7, 2012)
Gott withdraws, named removed from rolls (Oct. 31, 2012)
Six county commission candidates on ballot (Oct. 31, 2012)
WBS fall festival attracts hundreds, yields thousands (Oct. 31, 2012)
Human trafficking ranks high in North Carolina (Oct. 24, 2012)
Mind and body: The flourishing Wilmington yoga community (Oct. 24, 2012)
Sandy to rip surf Friday, Saturday (Oct. 24, 2012)
Flotilla boat parade seeks more vessels, relief from traffic jams (Oct. 24, 2012)
School board discusses overcrowding issues (Oct. 17, 2012)
Bedsole claims sandman post as county's new shore protection coordinator (Oct. 17, 2012)
Gott residency challenged at full hearing (Oct. 17, 2012)
Commissioners hear Covanta flow control changes (Oct. 17, 2012)
Architecture awards its own (Oct. 17, 2012)
Gott residency question slows filling of fifth county seat (Oct. 10, 2012)
Candidates daydream about ways to spend $37 million, come clean on Titan Cement (Oct. 10, 2012)
Dawson and Zapple debate the issues (Oct. 10, 2012)
Go blue to go green (Oct. 3, 2012)
Barfield named new chairman, Thompson vice chairman to county commission board (Oct. 3, 2012)
Murray and White debate the issues (Oct. 3, 2012)
Swimmers loop around Harbor Island (Oct. 3, 2012)
Barfield and Hickey debate the issues (Sept. 26, 2012)
Historic handlebar survey (Sept. 26, 2012)
Heart of Harbor Way gardens (Sept. 26, 2012)
Largest swim race in state circles around Harbor Island (Sept. 26, 2012)
Turtle volunteers close out three-nest season (Sept. 26, 2012)
Text to vote boat24 (Sept. 26, 2012)
Chamber slates three new members as part of reorganization (Sept. 19, 2012)
Hundreds swam from Pier to Pier in eighth annual race (Sept. 19, 2012)
Coastal Federation members not discouraged by sea-level rise bill (Sept. 19, 2012)
Covanta contract shot down (Sept. 19, 2012)
WBS overcrowding portion of larger problem (Sept. 19, 2012)
Home is where the buyer lives (Sept. 12, 2012)
Garden club celebrates fountain project with public dedication (Sept. 12, 2012)
Nature run marks second year (Sept. 12, 2012)
Covanta contract considered (Sept. 12, 2012)
Farmers' market move would require additional vendors (Sept. 12, 2012)
SafeLight cities, Wilmington one in four (Sept. 5, 2012)
Covanta contract work session scheduled (Sept. 5, 2012)
$4.4 million funding could be last time (Sept. 5, 2012)
Ocean swells forecast locally from hurricane Leslie (Sept. 5, 2012)
Community invited to play, watch tennis with local pros (Sept. 5, 2012)
Spike! (Aug. 29, 2012)
Lumina Daze brings old, new friends together once again (Aug. 29, 2012)
County baseball talks stir up contradictory statements (Aug. 29, 2012)
Flotilla planning in full force after Labor Day holiday (Aug. 29, 2012)
Community members see pros, cons to Military Cutoff expansion (Aug. 29, 2012)
Two emergency sites viewed by town officials as part of EOC tour (Aug. 29, 2012)
Watershed study reveals bacteria loading issues (Aug. 22, 2012)
Military Cutoff extension could displace 13 homes and 29 businesses (Aug. 22, 2012)
Tropical storm Isaac heads toward the Lesser Antilles (Aug. 22, 2012)
Beach Blast 2012 welcomes UNCW coeds (Aug. 15, 2012)