The legacy of former owner Charlie Maultsby, who recently passed away, looms large over the current battle between Red Dogs and the town of Wrightsville Beach, although officials state their contentious history with Maultsby has nothing to do with their current decision to try and block an ABC permit for the bar. READ MORE
While some local governments might opt for a genial, “take only photographs, leave only footprints,” approach to keeping parks clean, Carolina Beach’s Freeman Park Committee suggested something a little more direct. READ MORE
Eminent domain threats, accusations of illegal activity, and a surprise twist involving one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorist (and godmother of Tupac) Assata Shukar — yeah, it’s been a long, strange year at Freeman Park. READ MORE
No Love Lost: First anniversary of legal battle between Carolina Beach and Freeman Park owners
Downtown Wrightsboro? The idea dates back to 1999 — and it could serve as a blueprint for the future of ‘mini-downtowns’ across the northern part of New Hanover County. READ MORE
The future of New Hanover development: ‘Mini-downtowns’ vs. self-storage
While Amazon has hogged the spotlight with its often-secretive arrangements with cities around the country, it’s not the only company that enters into private incentive negotiations. So, why is the public kept at arm’s length? READ MORE
Here’s why the public won’t learn about Navassa’s incentive project until it’s approved