Wrightsville Beach News

The seal was first spotted May 16 on the north end of Wrightsville Beach. Since then, it has moved on to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

Box stores and franchises might have bargains on accessories, flooding their displays with trendiest of fashions.

Only attempt it at low tide and wear shoes with secure footing. It's the most challenging walk in the region.

Memorial Day weekend in and around the Wrightsville Beach area is booked with live music.

How construction of future terminal groins would affect taxpayers and public beaches are among questions and concerns local officials have after the North Carolina Senate passed a bill that would allow more of the structures.

Understanding tomorrow's transportation needs today is the theme of the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization's Cape Fear Transportation 2040 long-range plan.

Wilmington police handed out 94 charges to suspected traffic law violators during a "Click It or Ticket" campaign that unfolded across the city on Wednesday morning and afternoon.

On May 13, Word Entertainment's Jason Castro commenced shooting for "The Perfect Summer" in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

These are just a few of the topics of bills affecting Southeastern North Carolina that were debated last week as the General Assembly faced a critical deadline Thursday for non-revenue bills to pass their originating chamber and make their way to the other side.

Beachgoers weren't the only ones soaking up the sun Saturday - a seal that's been spotted in the area recently decided to enjoy the nice weather, too.

But Senate Republicans took a step Tuesday toward striking down local rules governing where smokers like Proulx can light up.

The Town of Wrightsville Beach and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are working together to fund a project to improve the entryway into the town, according to a spokesperson for Wrightsville Beach.

But Senate Republicans took a step Tuesday toward striking down local rules governing where smokers like Proulx can light up.

The non-profit Ocean Conservancy's annual cleanup report ranks North Carolina fourth in the United States in the amount of waste picked up on public beaches and waterways.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH,NC - After a months of public, heated debate over the issue of smoking on the beach and a subsequent vote banning it, the topic is coming back to the foreground.

Wrightsville Beach is about 200 miles slightly southeast of Charlotte. This haven for fun and sun is also home to the annual azalea festival and the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla -- an annual weekend of fireworks, boats and festivities that brings 50,000 people to the area.

A hit and run was reported to the Wrightsville Beach Police Department on West Salisbury Street around 10:38 p.m. Friday evening involving 31 year-old Wrightsville Beach resident, Noah Campbell, a white male, who was riding a bicycle.

Mark Maynard who lives in Wrightsville Beach, believes an idea he came up with called ParkHog.com will bring relief to those beach goers who circle around numerous times, looking for somewhere to park.

That was apparent on Friday afternoon, when Sean Ruttkay, the man behind EDA Surf, put on a live exhibition to showcase not only his talent, but the unique atmosphere found at Annex.

The erosion along Wrightsville Beach is so bad, town leaders plan to take action next week to fix some of the damage.