Carolina Beach News

The Carolina Beach Town Council discussed complaints regarding predatory towing of vehicles at their June 23, meeting.

Carolina Beach Town Attorney Steve Coggins advised the Council at their June 23, meeting the Town should ask for state permission to govern their marina and waterway.

For the third time since June 2008, a dog living in the Olde Mariner's Village neighborhood attacked another neighbors pet.

The Fort Fisher Ferry runs daily from Fort Fisher to Southport, for just $5 each way.

A fire that started just before 2 pm on Thursday afternoon Snapper Lane in Carolina Beach left about $5000 worth of damage Thursday afternoon.

A mobile home fire in Carolina Beach may have been caused by someone smoking inside the home, according to firefighters.

Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. With Independence Day rapidly approaching, lots of events are planned to keep residents and visitors busy.

I've heard complaints in other Coastal Carolina towns about overly aggressive towing policies, but this column from the Island Gazette 's Willard Killough makes Carolina Beacha s policy sound downright abusive: One couple went to pick up their child from the baby sitter.

The Bait Barge near the Carolina Beach Inlet is open for business and now registered as a vessel rather than existing as a "floating structure." Read more... Wednesday, 24 June 2009 WILLARD H. KILLOUGH III Staff Photographer - The Town of Kure Beach Atlantic Avenue Boardwalk project continued last week with noticeable progress.

Beach Dogs, an unassuming counter-service eatery at 304 N. Lake Park Blvd. in the heart of Carolina Beach , has a great special if you're hungry enough for a complete meal or if you want to share.

Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. A man was rushed to the hospital after lifeguards pulled him from a rip current at Carolina Beach Saturday evening, officials said.

Citing tough budget times, New Hanover County is cutting back hours of operation for libraries.

The Town of Carolina Beach is urging property owners living on the north end on Canal Drive, Virginia Avenue and Oceana Way to review new federal maps that may hinder their ability to continue to have or obtain federal flood insurance for both developed and undeveloped properties.

Pet monkey jailed, treated to bananas Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. The following historical perspective, compiled from Star-News archives at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Randall Library, takes readers back to the Cape Fear region of years past.

Submitted by WWAY on 24 June 2009 - 11:42am. READ MORE: Parts of our area are drying out this morning after more high water along the coast Tuesday night.

Amy Hotz won the first round of mini-golf, with a score of 43, at Carolina Beach Jungle Mini-Golf course.

Published: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:13 a.m. High tides flooded roads Monday night in Carolina Beach and also caused water to cross roads farther north in New Hanover County, officials said.

For my June column I've asked David Heglar to act as my co-author and contributor.

Submitted by WWAY on 18 June 2009 - 6:07pm. Keeping the inlet open in Carolina Beach The Carolina Beach inlet is a popular passageway to the Atlantic Ocean for many area fishermen and pleasure boaters.

North Carolina's beaches and barrier islands are ever changing, and it's time to see a little change in beach development policy as well, according to a new report.