Many beachfront residences have deeds that showing the property line extending across the beach to the average waterline — but in Wrightsville Beach, those deeds are overridden by a special law.
Who owns the beach? The 1939 Wrightsville Beach Property Line gets updated state law
Also in Wrightsville Beach this week: the oral surgeon arrested earlier this year for alleged sexual abuse of numerous patients at his Wilmington practice was re-arrested, this time after an apparently violent domestic dispute involving alcohol.
Oral surgeon out on bail for allegedly assaulting patients arrested at Wrightsville Beach home
Much of the focus has been on former teacher (and convicted sexual offender) Michael Earl Kelly and recently-resigned Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rick Holliday — but this former teacher is asking the board to consider internal harassment and retaliation that is on a much wider, systemic scale.
Former New Hanover educator asks board to address harassment, retaliation against teachers and staff
For months, Leland residents have complained about faulty water pressure. An under-powered water tower may be to blame, but what happened to initial plans that would have been sure it had adequate pressure?
The board of education announced this week that it had selected a law firm to pursue an internal investigation — but questions remained. Even after the board chair attempted to clarify things, it’s still not clear how the board will release the results of this investigation.
New Hanover School Board Chair responds to questions about independent investigation
