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Wrightsville Beach

UNCW holds annual Beach Blast

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videoIn the past UNCW's beach blast has caused major headaches for residents of Wrightsville Beach and those who have to clean up. So far officials say there have been no problems with things such as alcohol, litter and out of control behavior. Full story...
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Students, surfers, celebrities pick up beach trash

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videoKeeping our beach areas environmentally healthy and looking good is important for any number of reasons. The trash and debris left by visitors can take a toll. More than 100 volunteers converged on Wrightsville Beach this weekend to make a difference. Full story...
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Novices, veterans compete in surf competition

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videoFrom novices to seasoned veterans, more than 100 female surfers took to the waves this weekend to compete in the east coast Wahine surfing competition. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach fire leaves many homeless

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videoA fire at a Wrightsville Beach apartment house has left a number of people homeless. Investigators say a pot of cigarette butts ignited on the third floor deck. The fire quickly spread to the vinyl siding of the house. Full story...
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Autistic kids get chance to surf

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videoSome 160 families showed up at Wrightsville Beach Thursday morning so kids with autism could learn how to catch a wave. Full story...
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Boat donated to Wrightsville Beach Police

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Wrightsville Beach Police will soon have easy access to the water. The police department has never had its own boat, until now. Full story...
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Pier is local landmark

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videoIf you've ever visited Wrightsville Beach, there's no doubt you've caught a glimpse of Johnny Mercer's Pier -- a local landmark and as one man describes "the gem of this beach town." Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach installing security cameras

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Wild behavior at Wrightsville Beach is making news around the state. The town has allocated $10,000 to purchase surveillance cameras for the beach's downtown area. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach adding police presence to control raucous crowds

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There's too much revelry in Wrightsville Beach. Locals say the bar district is overrun with people trespassing, urinating, vomiting, and fighting. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach cracking down on litterbugs

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videoAfter being left with massive amounts of trash on the beach last July Fourth holiday Wrightsville Beach is cracking down on litterbugs. Wrightsville Beach resident Drew Peterson said, "Last year was a mess all over the beach but that's what you get when you get a hundred thousand tourists in a small area." Full story...
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Beach alcohol laws explained

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Is it legal to have booze on the beach? On the street? Here are answers to these timely questions. Full story...
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NC beach named America's best

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For the first time, a North Carolina beach has taken the number one spot on America's Best Beaches List. Full story...
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Fire erupts at Wrightsville Beach condo

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Tuesday morning a fire erupted at a Wrightsville Beach condo. Police say it is a case of foul play. The owner of the burning condo was out of town when the fire started, so the home should have been empty, but it wasn't. Full story...
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Inspection reveals Wrightsville Beach erosion

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Shoreline erosion is again a hot topic in Wrightsville Beach. Full story...
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Wrightsville Beach Police officer arrested

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A Wrightsville Beach Police officer is in hot water. He was arrested after assaulting two men outside of a bar. Wilmington Police say it happened in the parking lot of the Dubliner, a pub off of Carolina Beach Road. Full story...
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