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Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonWILMINGTON — Barbara Vaughn Carpenter, 78, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home. She was born on August 7, 1946, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Mildred (McKenzie) Vaughn. Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert Wesley Carpenter; her sons, Scott Carpenter, Chris Carpenter; her brother, Ronald Vaughn and wife, Patsy; her sisters... SourceSee the Story
Barbara Vaughn Carpenter, 78
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonWILMINGTON — Mother Leola F. McIntyre, age 96, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. A celebration of Mother McIntyre’s life will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Davis Funeral Home, 901 S 5th Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. A viewing will be held one (1) hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10... SourceSee the Story
Mother Leola F. McIntyre, 96
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonOur Sweet, beautiful mother passed peacefully Sunday night at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC surrounded by family and love. Erleen was predeceased by her parents Herman and Minnie Shockley, infant siblings James, Imogene and Geraldine and her great grandson, Harbin Heath. Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Monte Heath; Greg (Darlene) Heath of Waynesville, NC... SourceSee the Story
Elva Erleen Heath, 89
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonWILMINGTON — The Wilmington Planning Commission went against staff’s recommendation Wednesday as they voted to approve of a plan to rezone a warehouse with historical significance, along with several surrounding properties, without any conditions protecting the building from demolition. READ MORE: ‘Who’s listening?’ Spurned by neighbors, Oleander infill development passes city council Patrick... SourceSee the Story
Popular ‘One Tree Hill’ filming location, historic structure considered for urban mixed use
Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonWILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A rededication ceremony was held on Friday for the Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse in downtown Wilmington. Originally built in 1919, the federal courthouse has been a staple of Wilmington’s skyline for more than a century. However, the building sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Florence in 2018, with wind, rain, and water leaving it in need of major repairs. The power outages and mechanical failur…See the Story
Rededication held for Alton Lennon Federal Courthouse in Wilmington after 6-year closure
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Wilmington, North Carolina · WilmingtonWILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Public Archeology Corps in Wilmington made some interesting finds at a dig site in downtown Wilmington. In May, we told you about some of the work that PAC is doing at a dig site along Quince Alley in Wilmington. Since then, the corps has dug down 5 feet below the surface. Recently, they discovered artifacts dating back to before Revolutionary War. Volunteers found pieces of a ceramic bowl that commemorates Britis…See the Story
Public Archaeology Corps uncovers Pre-Revolutionary War artifacts in downtown Wilmington
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Joe Biden · WilmingtonWILMINGTON N.C. (WWAY) — Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, visited Wilmington to evaluate the progress of federally funded projects in the area. His tour highlighted key developments and the impact of these investments on the local community. Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Perez’s first stop was the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. During his visit, he discussed the $242 million allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the bri…See the Story
Biden’s Senior Advisor Tom Perez tours Wilmington’s Federal Investments
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