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Nonstop flights to Chicago added from Wilmington International Airport

American Eagle airlines will fly two daily roundtrip flights between Wilmington and Chicago O’Hare, American Airlines said Monday. The service by the American Airlines regional affiliate begins July 2 and will be operated with 44-seat Embraer jets. One flight will … Continue reading

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Area might see some snow this weekend

Could the coast see snow before the first day of winter? The National Weather Service in Wilmington says a few snow flakes are possible Saturday night or Sunday morning. Temperatures in the low 30s are expected Saturday night, and the … Continue reading

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Leatherback Sea Turtles Born in Holden Beach

Last week, 53 newly-hatched leatherback turtles made their way from their nest on Holden Beach to the sea.The nest is Holden Beach, NC’s first known leatherback turtle nest. Loggerhead turtles often nest on Brunswick County’s beaches, but Leatherback turtle nests … Continue reading

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What Realtors are Saying about Alpha Mortgage!

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Wilmington: Coastal Dream Town

Wilmington has been named as one of eighteen coastal dream towns. In Coastal Living Magazine’s May issue of Best Places to Live in the Region for Every Budget, the Port City came in 18th. Allure factors include a revitalized downtown, … Continue reading

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Area chefs compete for state’s best dish

A total of 19 restaurants have been selected to compete this summer for best dish in North Carolina and two of them are right here in the Cape Fear region. Catch Modern Seafood is located in downtown Wilmington. They serve … Continue reading

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P3 Hurricane Hunter comes to Wilmington

Though not quite hurricane season, hurricane awareness is coming to the Port City in a big way. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s P3 Orion Hurricane Hunter flies into the heart of hurricanes, gathering information to help meteorologists predict where … Continue reading

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Local business can look forward to more cruise ships in Wilmington

Local businesses will get another boost, with four cruise ships docking in Wilmington. Three American Cruise Line ships will arrive in May; the first on Sunday. A fourth ship from American Canadian Caribbean Line will arrive in June. These small … Continue reading

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Wilmington Letter Carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Wilmington letter carriers will again help Stamp Out Hunger! across America with your help in order to provide assistance to the one in eight Americans who struggle with hunger. The Stamp Out Hunger! effort is the … Continue reading

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Whats Going On In Wilmington

Friday night it is Cape Fear Community College’s first ever Homecoming celebration. If you are an alumni, join in the celebration at the CFCC Schwartz Center lobby before the men’s basketball game. Be there at 6:00 p.m. for free appetizers … Continue reading

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