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Brooklyn Arts District hosts music fest this summer | Port City Daily

Feb 18, 2025 | portcitydaily.com | Shea Carver

WILMINGTON — An area near downtown Wilmington gaining popularity for hosting a social district pilot program over the first three weekends in February has…
Li’l Friday: Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival, Zombiefest, ‘Lizzie the Musical’ | Port City Daily

Oct 24, 2024 | portcitydaily.com | Shea Carver

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday, the weekly roundup of events in art, music, theater, comedy, and more, continues to celebrate the Halloween season.
NC drops to second best state for business in CNBC rankings | Port City Daily

Jul 17, 2024 | portcitydaily.com | Peter Castagno

NORTH CAROLINA — Virginia narrowly overtook North Carolina’s position as CNBC’s top state for business in its most recent annual report, primarily due to the…
WilmiRicans food truck owners open cafe featuring authentic Puerto Rican fare | Port City Daily

Jun 19, 2024 | portcitydaily.com | Brenna Flanagan

HAMPSTEAD — The owners of the WilmiRicans food truck will launch the new Bori Café in Hampstead with a grand opening this Saturday. READ MORE: From food truck…
As the city and county develop a homeless strategy, what can they learn from the success of Houston? | Port City Daily

Jun 9, 2024 | portcitydaily.com | Brenna Flanagan

WILMINGTON — There is such a thing as too much research, at least according to the elected officials of New Hanover County and Wilmington when it comes to…
NCDOT suspends most roadwork ahead of holiday traffic | Port City Daily

Dec 21, 2023 | portcitydaily.com | Shea Carver

As motorists take to the roadways Friday for one of the busiest travel days of the year, the N.C. Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of…
North Carolina ranks among worst states for healthcare | Port City Daily

Oct 24, 2023 | portcitydaily.com | Brenna Flanagan

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A new report from Forbes reveals residents in North Carolina, along with several Southern neighbors, struggle to access and afford…
‘Not paying attention to history’: Environmentalists concerned over loosened wetlands rules

Oct 2, 2023 | portcitydaily.com | Peter Castagno

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality estimates about 2.5 million acres of wetland lost protection in North Carolina after two landmark rulings in 2023 removed federal and state jurisdiction of isolated wetlands. READ MORE: N.
‘We’re plowing the same field over and over again’: OKI board clashes over tree policy

Sep 29, 2023 | portcitydaily.com | Peter Castagno

OAK ISLAND — A heated debate on the balance of environmental concerns and development was evident in a Brunswick County beach town earlier in the week. READ MORE: More tree protection on the table in Oak IslandTown forester Richard Patterson called for changes to Oak Island’s tree and vegetation program at a planning board meeting Tuesday. Chair Terri Cartner immediately signaled opposition to his request.
Carolina Beach town council seeks to refine its sidewalk café regulations

Sep 27, 2023 | portcitydaily.com | Peter Castagno

CAROLINA BEACH — The Carolina Beach town council is seeking to balance the public interest in outdoor dining options with orderly pedestrian traffic. READ MORE: Restaurants want more space for sidewalk cafes on Carolina Beach BoardwalkALSO: Bars and nightclubs in Wilmington can now extend footprint into sidewalk cafesAt a Tuesday workshop, its four-member council and Mayor Lynn Barbee took up the issue of sidewalk cafes.