Kure Beach News

Wilmington voters will determine the mayor's race between incumbent Bill Saffo and challenger Paul Knight.

The Town of Kure Beach is planning a makeover. Elected leaders have enlisted the help of some NC State students to help revitalize the heart of the town.

27 by one of NASA's chief scientists suggest that sea level is climbing at a rate previously unheard of by the international community.

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. The following historical perspective, compiled from StarNews microfilm archives at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Randall Library, takes readers back to the Cape Fear region of years past.

Do returned mailings make for ghost voters? Published: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. In September, a trio of Wrightsville Beach candidates made an interesting discovery while campaigning.

According to Kure Beach Mayor Mac Montgomery, planning is going forward for the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, for the Town's Economic Development Committee and for recreational improvements to Joe Eakes Park.

The Kure Beach Town Council and the Town Administrator agreed last evening to mutually separate and cancel her contract Read more... Wednesday, 21 October 2009 Video of the 2009 Island Gazette Candidates Forum at the Marriott Hotel is now available online.

Michelle James, whose two-year contract with Kure Beach would have expired in January, was the first person to hold the position of town administrator in Kure Beach.

You might have a beef when your arrive at Kure Beach Town Hall. But officials are hoping you leave feeling a little more relaxed - " even if your concern isn't rectified to your liking.

Jessica Haas is among the New Hanover High School Lyceum students putting together a haunted house for Halloween.

The Town of Kure Beach announced Tuesday October 13, they will soon be taking payments of bills online.

The lodging industry in Wrightsville Beach suffered a big hit in the month of August, when room occupancy plummeted 17.88 percent-or more than $1 million-from the same month last year.

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, officials from different sectors of southeastern North Carolina met at City Hall to prioritize the region's Top 25 transportation projects, including the construction of several new routes, interchanges and upgrades in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties.

The event will start at 7 p.m. and take place at the Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. Third Ave.

Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. KURE BEACH During the Civil War, Fort Fisher's garrison extended all the across what is now the Fort Fisher Recreation Area, all the way to the ocean.

Submitted by WWAY on 9 October 2009 - 9:46am. Thursday night, many voters met the candidates in a number of local races.

Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. Delbert McClinton is 68 years old, soon to be 69.

Published: Monday, October 5, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 5, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. Kure Beach officials are emphasizing the need for communication with citizens and transparency going into the November municipal election.

Ravindra Chandan Kalipershad had big plans for his 10th birthday. "He wanted to do bowling, he wanted to have his cake and cookies," said Rajni Kalipershad, his mother.

Two small towns, one island and lots of issues. A debate featuring all of the Pleasure Island mayor and council candidates will take place next Thursday.