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Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonOn Tuesday the county manager suspended the mediation and outreach division of its anti-violence department, Port City United. Chris Coudriet will speak to commissioners at its meeting on Monday, April 1, to give a programmatic update on that sector of PCU. The county pledged almost $40 million to it in 2022, to be paid out over four years and to date has funded roughly $6.3 million.See the Story
After PCU employee arrest, county manager to update leaders on anti-violence department
Volleyball · WilmingtonCarolina Beach Town Council agreed to find a contractor to develop a site plan for a new volleyball court on Cape Fear Boulevard. Pleasure Island Volleyball Club requested the town’s help in developing new courts for residents. The club formerly played at Lazy Pirate but the business began removing their courts in 2022.See the Story
CB moves forward on new Cape Fear Boulevard volleyball court
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonCatherine Cooke was sworn back onto the school board after a four-year hiatus. She won the district 2 primary race at the beginning of the month. Cooke was chosen by the county's GOP to fulfill Robinson’s term after his unexpected death last month. Robinson was the incumbent in the Republican primary race.See the Story
Catherine Cooke sworn in to fill out David Robinson’s term on BC school board
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonThe victim in this case reported the sexual assault that occurred in June of 2022. Officers obtained warrants on March 23 to arrest Scohy for first degree forcible rape. A judge ordered during his first appearance on March 25, he be held under a $500,000 secured bond.See the Story
Man arrested in rape case in Carolina Beach
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonKristian Bawcom, owner of Four Corners in Chapel Hill, plans to open a second location in Wrightsville Beach. The restaurant will seat up to 150 diners indoors, and up to100 diners outdoors. The menu is set to be similar to its flagship location — American, with various burgers, ribs, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers.See the Story
Fave Chapel Hill restaurant, sports bar expands to WB area, to open in April
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonPort City United’s outreach and mediation division has been suspended after one of its employees was connected to a shooting last week. A 17-year-old has been arrested in the incident and charged with first-degree murder and felony possession of a firearm. The county hired Stephen Barnett — who admitted to being a Bloods gang member by age 15 and pled to voluntary manslaughter in 2005 — for $68,000 annually in 2022.See the Story
‘Experiment reached the end of its term’: Commissioner wants PCU funds for schools
Property · WilmingtonThe North Carolina Coastal Land Trust announced Tuesday its campaign to raise $8 million to purchase roughly 150 acres of property in south Topsail Island. The land includes maritime shrub forests, estuarine wetlands, dunes, and 1.6 miles of shoreline frontage. Residents have referred to it as “The Point” for years and utilized it for WHAT.See the Story
Coastal Land Trust launches $8M fundraising effort to purchase The Point in Topsail
Wrestling · WilmingtonThe Pender County Board of Education directed the hiring of an independent investigator on Tuesday. The move comes after the firing of Topsail High’s wrestling coach Pete Smith. Smith completed the season, which ended on Feb. 17, as the varsity wrestling coach and was not offered another contract.See the Story