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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is located in New Hanover County. Zip codes in Wrightsville Beach, NC include 28480. The median home price in Wrightsville Beach is $750,000. More Wrightsville Beach information.

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4 hrs ago | WITN

Gray Seal Spending Time On NC Beaches

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.

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Thu May 23, 2013

StarNewsOnline.com

Retail Details - Spotlighting local jewelry designers

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

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StarNewsOnline.com

The List - 12 hidden gems in the Cape Fear region

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

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Lumina News

Musical hotspots for Memorial Day weekend

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

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Lumina News

Terminal groin bill raises questions

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.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Lumina News

2040 transportation plan unveiled

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

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StarNewsOnline.com

94 drivers ticketed during Wilmington traffic campaign

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.

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Breathe Cast

Jason Castro Shooting for GMC Movie "The Perfect Summer" / 2013 Tour...

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

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Mon May 20, 2013

Jacksonville Daily News

Homeowners insurance bill among those moving forward

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.

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Sun May 19, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Caught on Cam: Seal sunbathes on Wrightsville Beach

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.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Eastern Wake News

Smokers may soon get to light up in beaches and parks again

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

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Fri May 17, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

Wrightsville Beach seeking input on new entryway project

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.

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Tue May 14, 2013

News Observer

Smokers may soon get to light up in beaches and parks again

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

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WWAY-TV Wilmington

Report: NC beaches, waterways had fourth most trash in US

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.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

No smoking on the beach? Not so fast

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.

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Mon May 13, 2013

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Beaches on the cheap: Wrightsville on less than $150?

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.

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Lumina News

Online Update: Hit and run leads to Dwi

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.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Website could help drivers find parking in Wrightsville Beach

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.

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Fri May 10, 2013

WECT-TV Wilmington

New shop in Wrightsville Beach celebrating surf culture

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.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Town leaders battle beach erosion

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

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