Survey results show Wilmington most residents are satisfied with city services
Roads, sidewalks and traffic flow were among the top concerns of Wilmingtonians who took a recent survey commissioned by the City of Wilmington. The survey was meant to “gauge satisfaction levels and...
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Gov. McCrory declares this week as rip current awareness week
A rip current photographed at Carolina Beach. Photo courtesy Carolina Beach Police Department. So far this season, more than 70 ocean rescues at Kure Beach have been attributed to rip currents. In May,...
View ArticleLocal tech startup receives national recognition
Wilmington tech company nCino, which specializes in cloud-based operating solutions for the financial industry, recently announced it has been chosen to Red Herring’s Top 100 American Tech Startups....
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City council approves budget with 2.5 cent property tax increase
Wilmington City Hall. File photo. Wilmington City Council on Tuesday approved a $144 million budget, which includes $94.6 million for the city’s general fund, for the fiscal year beginning July 1. City...
View Article‘Welcome to Wilmington': City council unanimously approves Middle Sound Loop...
Wilmington City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance to annex more than 12 acres of property for a proposed shopping center at the intersection of Market Street and Middle Sound Loop...
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WAVE Transit adds two compressed natural gas buses to fleet
One of the two compressed natural gas buses at the Castle Hayne WAVE facility. The hump on the top of the bus houses the compressed natural gas. Staff photos by James Mieczkowski. Wilmington’s WAVE...
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New historical marker honors soldiers at the Battle of Forks Road
Members of the Wilmington City Council, African American History Commission and New Hanover County Commissioners Chairman Jonathan Barfield Jr. help unveil the historical marker with re-enactors of the...
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Without plans for future developments, city council votes to demolish buildings
This property at 901 N. 3rd Street is one of the buildings set to be demolished. Staff photo by James Mieczkowski. Wilmington City Council last week unanimously approved an ordinance to spend more than...
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County commissioners to hold final vote on budget on Monday
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Port City Daily file photo. After months of deliberation and three budget work sessions, New Hanover County commissioners will vote on the 2015-2016 fiscal...
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County commissioners adopt budget with 2-cent property tax increase
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Port City Daily file photo. New Hanover County Commissioners–in a three-to-two vote–passed the county’s 2015-2016 fiscal year budget, which includes a 2-cent...
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Retiring EDC director cites recruiting 20 businesses, more than 300 jobs as...
Brunswick County Economic Development Director Jim Bradshaw, left, and former Economic Development Commission Chairman Don Hughes. Port City Daily file photo. Brunswick County Economic Development...
View ArticleBrunswick County officials complete sale of former Brunswick Community Hospital
In a unanimous vote on June 26, Brunswick County commissioners approved a resolution that confirmed the sale of what was once Brunswick Community Hospital to Centre Development Co. for $750,000....
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The Post Café now open in Wrightsville Beach
The exterior of The Post Café, 708 South Lumina Ave. in Wrightsville Beach. Photo courtesy Chad Nifoussi. The Post Café, which opened its doors earlier this month, is the latest coffee shop to hit the...
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Law enforcement, emergency personnel train for Fourth of July on Masonboro...
Expecting more than 3,000 visitors to flock to Masonboro Island for the Fourth of July weekend, local law enforcement and New Hanover Regional Medical Service personnel conducted a training...
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New legislation moves forward plans for downtown greenway
The former rail corridor, as seen from the Fourth Street bridge, facing east. Wilmington officials are eyeing the corridor as a public greenway with a multiuse path. Port City Daily file photo. Recent...
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Downtown Fourth of July: Where to park, watch fireworks (UPDATED)
Image source: City of Wilmington UPDATE: 7 a.m. July 4 Wilmington police will shut down Front and Water streets–between Red Cross and Dock–at 6 p.m. Saturday. All parking decks–except for the Water...
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NOAA issues beach safety tips for holiday weekend
To help you and your family have a healthy and safe day at the beach this Fourth of July weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a list of the greatest dangers...
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New Hanover County budget director announces retirement
Budget Director Cam Griffin. Photo Courtesy New Hanover County. Just weeks after the New Hanover County’s 2015-2016 fiscal year budget passed by a three to two vote from county commissioners, Budget...
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County closes on the sale of former Brunswick Community Hospital
The former Brunswick Community Hospital has been vacant since 2011.Photo courtesy Brunswick County. After the $750,000 sale of the Brunswick County Hospital officially closed on Tuesday, a transfer of...
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New legislation, city ordinance aim to jump start craft distillery businesses...
Wilmington City Council recently adopted a zoning designation to allow for craft distilleries and other artisan food and beverage purveyors to open up shop downtown and throughout the city. Port City...
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