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WB Evacuates for Dorian MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERED FOR THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH DUE TO EXPECTED IMPACTS FROM HURRICANE DORIAN
The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina has issued a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2019 and shall remain in effect until rescinded by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem or a quorum of the Board of Aldermen The Governor of North Carolina has issued a mandatory evacuation for barrier islands in New Hanover County, to include Wrightsville Beach, effective as of 8:00 am on Wednesday, September 4th. The following is other important information regarding the evacuation order. • Residents and Property Owners will not be allowed entry onto the island after 8:00pm on Wednesday, September 4th. Leaving the island can occur at any point in time during the evacuation. Emergency responders will not be able to respond to emergency situations once the wind reaches Hurricane Force Wind Status or if roads are flooded. • Contractors and Caretakers with passes will have access to businesses and homes up until 5pm. After 5pm, contractors and caretakers will not be able to access the island. Please display the pass on your dashboard. All Caretakers and Contractors must leave the island by 5pm on Wednesday. • Contractors and Caretakers without passes must purchase a pass at the NHC Northeast Regional Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington
(on the Military Cutoff side of the building). When entering the island, please display the pass on the dashboard. No entry after 5pm will be allowed. All Caretakers and Contractors must leave the island by 5pm on Wednesday. • The Town will continue to sell Tax Decals (reentry passes) at the Parking Office up until noon on Wednesday, September 4th beside the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall. • All passes will be available for purchase after the event at the NHC Northeast Regional Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington (on the Military Cutoff side of the building) at a time and location to be determined. • The Re-entry back onto the island after the storm will have to be made based on the impacts of Hurricane Dorian. Impacts to the power grid, water and sewer infrastructure, heavy damage, heavy flooding or other similar impacts would likely delay the re-entry process. • Tax Decals for Re-Entry: Tax decals may be purchased at the Parking Services Office at 321 Causeway Dr. until noon Wednesday, September 4, 2019. • Re-Entry Passes for Contractors and Caretakers: Passes may be purchased at the New Hanover County Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405 Wednesday, September 4th from 8:00 am until noon. • Local Businesses and Contractors are limited to a maximum of 3 passes per business and will need proof of association with the business, identification, and license plate numbers for the vehicles that will be driven onto the island. • Caretakers/Property Managers are limited to 1 pass per property and will need written authorization from the property owner that includes the property address, owners name and your name, identification, and the license plate number for the vehicle that will be driven onto the island.
Excessive rains, flooding from Hurricane Dorian may cause high bacteria levels in coastal waters MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in all coastal waters of North Carolina following Hurricane Dorian. “Severe weather events like hurricanes can bring excessive amounts of rain and cause extreme flooding. These conditions increase levels of harmful bacteria in our coastal waters that can cause illness,” said Erin Bryan-Millush, manager of the N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program. “The source of bacteria varies from failing septic systems, sewer line breaks, overflowing manholes and wildlife.” While state officials will not have immediate laboratory confirmation that disease-causing organisms are in the water, there is an increased chance that contamination will be present following the storm, and those swimming in these waters have an increased chance of adverse health effects. \Residents and visitors should avoid swimming
in all coastal waters until testing indicates bacteria levels meet state and federal standards. Testing will begin as soon as conditions are safe to do so and areas are accessible. The advisory will be lifted in part or in whole as test results become available. Recreational Water Quality officials test for enterococci, which is a bacteria group found in the intestines and fecal matter of warm-blooded animals. While it is not known to cause illness, scientific studies show that enterococci may indicate the presence of other disease-causing organisms such as e-coli, salmonella, norovirus. Because waters affected by the storm likely will be widespread, signs will not be posted. Recreational water quality officials sample 209 sites throughout the coastal region, most of them on a weekly basis from April to October. Testing continues on a reduced schedule during the rest of the year, when waters are colder.
NCDOT Readying Emergency Supplies as Hurricane Dorian Approaches More than 2,400 employees on standby; hundreds of people evacuated
Dorian. They also have fueled vehicles and cleared storm drainage catch basins of any debris. A total of 2,415 NCDOT employees across all 14 highway divisions are ready to respond. The agency is shifting some of its resources to the coast and eastern North Carolina where they may be needed most.
The N.C. Department of Transportation is helping with evacuations along the coast, checking emergency supplies and readying equipment and personnel ahead of Hurricane Dorian. North Carolina is expected to begin feeling the effects of the NHCS TO CLOSE THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 FOR storm’s heavy rainfall and dangerous winds as early as Wednesday DORIAN; CFCC to Close Through Sept. 7 night. The N.C. Department of New Hanover County Schools will close for all students and Transportation has started readystaff on Friday, September 6, 2019, due to Hurricane Dorian and ing its supplies, such as chain its potential impact on the Cape Fear region. saws, high water signs and other Once it is safe to do so after the storm, district staff will begin barricades, and assigning employdamage assessments at all NHCS facilities. ees to be prepared to clear roads of Due to the anticipated regional impact of Hurricane Dorian, Cape fallen trees and make emergency Fear Community College will be closed Wednesday, September repairs. 4th; Thursday, September 5th; Friday, September 6th; and NCDOT staff in all 100 counSaturday, September 7th. ties have readied supplies for road All events at all CFCC campuses, as well as all student events, clearing efforts, shoulder repairs athletic events, practices and related activities have been canceled and pipe replacements that can be from Wednesday, September 4th, through Saturday, September 7th. made quickly following Hurricane
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Gov. Cooper Orders Evacuation Ahead of Historic, Life-threatening Hurricane State Evacuation Ordered for Vulnerable Coastal Areas With powerful and dangerous winds, rains, and flooding anticipated from Hurricane Dorian, Governor Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory state evacuation order for vulnerable coastal areas. The evacuation order, effective at 8 am on Wednesday, September 4, applies to barrier islands along the entire coast, from the Virginia line to the South Carolina line. Where local authorities call for earlier evacuations, visitors and residents should follow those directions. “Please listen to and follow all evacuation orders,” Gov. Cooper said. “We have seen the life and death effects of this storm in the Bahamas, and we urge everyone on the islands at the coast to leave.” The storm is expected to affect eastern North Carolina later this week, but much of the state will see Dorian’s effects in the form of rain and possible flooding. Yesterday, Governor Cooper requested a federal emergency declaration for North Carolina ahead of the storm. If granted, this will make federal aid available to the state and its residents for preparation
and relief efforts. Everyone in North Carolina needs to get ready for the storm, emergency management officials urged. • Stay tuned to local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials. • Prepare to lose power for an extended period of time. • Prepare emergency supply kits with enough bottled water and non-perishable food to sustain each family member for three to seven days. • Know your evacuation route and find out where friends and loved ones will be and how to get in touch with them. • Plan for your pets. Gather supplies for your pets and put them in an easily accessible container. The Governor’s Office has activated the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for donations to support North Carolina’s response to Hurricane Dorian. To donate, visit https://governor.nc.gov/ donate-hurricane-recovery. Download the Ready NC app or follow NC Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter for weather updates and to learn how you can prepare for the storm.
New Hanover County to activate Emergency Operations Center & close county offices In preparation for Hurricane Dorian, New Hanover County will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. County employees, public safety officials, and community partners work together in the EOC to ensure the community is provided with the most up-to-date information, resources are organized quickly, and safety measures and precautions are coordinated throughout the county. COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED In order to staff the EOC and prepare for potential storm impacts, New Hanover County Government offices and services will be closed Tuesday, September 3 and will remain closed until further notice, including: New Hanover County Libraries, Senior Resource Center, Airlie Gardens, Arboretum, Cape Fear Museum, and New Hanover County Parks. New Hanover County’s Landfill will be closed until further notice. In addition, the Board of Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for September 3 and the Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 5 have been canceled. All county events for the remainder of the week, including the Airlie Gardens concert on Friday, September 6, have also been canceled. STATE OF EMERGENCY BEGINNING TUESDAY
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Based on the current forecast track and anticipated impacts, New Hanover County plans to declare a State of Emergency on Tuesday, September 3 at 5 p.m. A State of Emergency declaration will provide the county with additional powers, and expedites the mobilization of emergency management resources that may be necessary to rescue, evacuate, shelter and provide essential commodities to our community. SHELTERS & EVACUATIONS Information regarding evacuation orders for New Hanover County can be expected on Tuesday, based on the projected path and timeline of Hurricane Dorian impacting our area early Thursday morning. In addition, shelters are being coordinated now and will likely be open on Wednesday morning. That specific information will be shared with the public through a news release, on the county’s social media channels, and also posted at EmergencyNHC.com. PUBLIC QUESTIONS Beginning Tuesday at 9 a.m., the public information hotline will be established to take calls from residents and visitors of New Hanover County. The hotline will be available 24 hours a day and can be reached at (910) 798-6800, with Spanish speakers available. Please use 911 only for true emergencies, and this hotline for all questions.
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Purpose-designed government center & redeveloped land will benefit the community County Manager’s Message By Chris Coudriet New Hanover County Manager A new government center. Possible retail, residential and commercial space. A new hub of activity for New Hanover County and the city of Wilmington. That’s what a public-private partnership on the county’s land off of South College Road could accomplish. Right now, the government center sits on 15 acres of land in a retrofitted shopping mall, originally built in 1989. New Hanover County bought it back in 2002 and renovated it over the next several years for the county’s use. Our administrative functions, Tax Office, Development Services, Register of Deeds satellite office, and more, operate out of this building. And it has served us well, but – overall – is inefficient for our operations. The sprawling atrium is a large unused space, departments are disconnected and often hard for citizens to find, and most of the offices have no natural light because they are in converted storefronts or storage areas. From a business perspective, it is important to explore the possibility of a new building that is designed specifically for our
needs and around service to our customers. So Commissioners have approved us moving forward with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which is being developed now and will go out in the coming weeks, to find a developer that can help us accomplish our goals. In that RFQ, we will have specific requirements that frame the project; and any development agreement would ensure the county and community’s priorities are achieved. For instance, any new government center building will need to be an efficient, open and inviting work environment. It needs to be built to withstand storms, and include our Emergency Operations Center and 911 Center. It also needs to maximize the facility usage, and be built with sustainable materials. A green roof and an outdoor employee break area will be a priority, with natural lighting throughout the building. The space will be designed for its intended use – so that it benefits our employees and makes it easy for our citizens to
access services. In the mixed-use development on the site, a developer will need to incorporate things like open space, adequate parking, affordable housing (if there is a residential component on the site), and sustainable building methods. A public-private partnership will allow the county to enter into a contract with a private developer, who would then bear the risk and management responsibility for the development. This would help us capture the potential and value of our site, decrease the county’s risk in redeveloping on our own, and also bring tax revenue to the county and city. Our tract of land is also in a Federal Opportunity Zone, which is a community investment tool to encourage long-term investments by providing tax incentives for qualified investors. That makes this land more appealing to a developer, and a good time to explore this as a possibility. In terms of the county’s investment, we have about $20 million in repair and upkeep costs over the next 20 years to remain in our current building, based
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WB resident opposes mayoral candidate’s platform I appreciate Mr. Greg Buscemi’s public spirit and I hope that he will make himself a regular at Board of Aldermen meetings and other forums where his voice can be heard, but he needs to educate himself if he truly wants to be our mayor. First, most resident/voters don’t want the mayor to represent tourists. They want their interests represented. Our business owners give more than enough voice to the wants and needs of tourists. Second, there will never be commercial bus service to the beach. There is no bus station and when thunderstorms pop up, there is no safe place for hundreds of bus riders to congregate while they wait for a bus which will be hung up in the resultant traffic jam. Also, WAVE doesn’t want wet, sandy folks and their gear making a mess on their buses. Local businesses don’t want busloads of people coming in and hanging around while they wait with all of their chairs and coolers. Third, if parking rates are going to change, they should go up. Most residents would love to see computerized meters with adjustable rates to accommodate surge pricing thereby increasing revenue. Raising property taxes to accommodate more tourists will not get my vote nor that of other property owners. As for Red Dogs, don’t get me started. Wrightsville Beach does not need another bar appealing to people whose prime mission is to get hammered. As someone who walks the Loop daily, and has for decades, I can assure the readers of this paper that the amount of blood, broken glass, and barf in downtown has been greatly reduced since the demise of Red Dogs. Colin Eagles Live Oak Drive Wrightsville Beach NC
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on our Property Management Department’s maintenance priorities. This redevelopment opportunity could allow us to spend a similar amount of money and construct a brand new building to fit our needs now and in the future. As an example, we are almost complete with the county’s $20 million Health and Human Services building, which is 96,103 square feet and built specifically for service to our community. So we could build new or maintain our existing government center building – all for around the same amount. By the end of the year, we hope to bring forward a qualified partner to the Board of Commissioners to determine next steps, and potentially begin negotiations on a development agreement. If we move forward with a qualified developer, we will make sure that county services remain on our current site until a new building is constructed to have as little interruption in county services as possible. Our ultimate goal is to build a purpose-designed government center that serves our citizens well, and also brings new vitality to this area, creates connectivity, and offers a variety of uses for the community’s benefit. I believe we can accomplish that and look forward to what the future holds.
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All of New Hanover County
Active Listings
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315
395
234
75
166
198
257
351
41
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New Listings
12
40
42
24
3
11
6
26
49
13
145
Under Contract
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31
45
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6
6
23
28
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Sold Units
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29
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3
10
10
17
39
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4
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1,210
1,913
851
122
502
531
723
1,289
240
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Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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THEME: FOOTBALL ACROSS 1. Tax evader’s fear 6. “You betcha!” 9. Fill to satisfaction 13. Crocus, pl. 14. Reef dweller 15. Freeze off 16. Buzz Aldrin’s first name 17. Wildebeest 18. Reduced, often paired with down 19. *____ back 21. *#1 NFL pick in 2019 23. Precedes whiz 24. Bald eagle’s nest 25. Summer sandwich? 28. Past tense of reave 30. Bee’s favorite drink 35. German currency 37. Shower with affection 39. Africa’s horned herbivore 40. Battery fluid 41. Bad-tempered 43. All over again 44. Ticked off 46. Cut with a beam 47. Rip or pull 48. Pico de gallo and such 50. Abe’s coin 52. Hog haven 53. Refuses to 55. Likewise 57. *Team gathering
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32. Fork prongs 33. Beside, archaic 34. *”All my ____ friends are coming over tonight...” 3 6 . Wo r d s f r o m Wordsworth, pl. 38. Other than what is 42. Gossipmonger 45. Waste time 49. La precursor 51. *A game that could go either way 54. Very recently 56. Port city in Japan 57. Possess
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Waterman Hall of Fame Seeks to Link Past to Present and Future In 2013 the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History Board of Directors launched an initiative to capture and interpret more recent history in our ongoing effort to provide visitors with engaging experiences as we tell the stories of Wrightsville Beach and its vibrant community. The museum describes the history of the early to mid-1900s well, but there is more to our beach than the trolley and Lumina. We began working on linking our past more clearly and actively to our present and future. From these efforts grew Wrightsville Beach Museum’s Waterman Hall of Fame. The Waterman Hall of Fame was created to reflect the importance of community spirit and personal contributions within the culture of water sports and professions throughout the history of Wrightsville Beach. It is a celebration of watermen and women
who represent sportsmanship both in and out of the water. Those we recognize with this award exemplify the best of Wrightsville Beach in their character, demeanor, and spirit both in competition and in their respect for the community. The Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of the generations of Wrightsville Beach watermen and women who have shaped this community and its relationship with the water. On September 20 the museum will announce the Class of 2019. Nominations are submitted by the public and selections made by a committee comprised of representatives from the Wrightsville Beach Museum Board of Directors who are active within the local watersport community and 3-4 members of the Hall of Fame. Input from past induction classes is important but so is input from
the public. We are accepting nominations until September 13. Please consider participating in the process by submitting a nomination. The museum is also in search of the names of watermen and waterwomen we have lost since the last ceremony in October of 2017 to be included in the Remembrance Wreath Ceremony at the Induction. 910-256-2569 ~ WB Museum @bizec. rr.com When the 1924 Ewing-Bordeaux cottage is opened to expand the museum one of its larger spaces will be The Waterman Room, providing increased exhibit space to explore water activities: boating, sailing, fishing, surfing, diving, etc. with rotating exhibits. This will also allow us the space to have programming that will explore these activities for a broad range of ages and interests.
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The Waterman Hall of Fame will be an important component of this room. The Hall of Fame Celebration will be held 1 PM – 4 PM, on Saturday, October 19, at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Wrightsville Beach. Deadline for nominations is September 13, 2019. Nomination forms and rules are available: https://wbmuseumofhistory.com/wp-content/ uploads/2019/08/2019-WHOF-Nomination-Form. pdf For more information see the museum’s website: https://wbmuseumofhistory.com/events/ waterman-hall-of-fame/ Or contact us: 910-256-2569 ~ WB Museum @ bizec.rr.com
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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Raymond Legrette Tyler (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF MARY ALICE K. MANNING, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 25TH day of November 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Bernard Patrick Hanlon, late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of Douglas A. Fox, Attorney at 102 N. Fifth Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before November 29, 2019 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 29nd day of August 2019. Bernard Hanlon, Administrator of the Estate of Bernard Patrick Hanlon Douglas A. Fox, Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5TH Ave. Wilmington, NC 28401 August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2019
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of BARBARA A. LYON, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 25th day of November, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 22nd day of August, 2019. Robert A. O’Quinn, Executor Post Office Box 1364 Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480 August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Bridenburg (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 21st day of November 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 22nd day of August 2019. Kathy Hauser, Executor 1798 Irish Boulevard Sanford, N.C. 27332 August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2019
This the 22nd day of August, 2019. THOMAS W. MANNING, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF MARY ALICE K. MANNING Clifford N. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. CUNNINGHAM, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 25TH day of November 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at c/o The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington NC 28403 This the 22nd day of August, 2019. JOHN P HUTCHINGS, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. CUNNINGHAM James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lynda E. Thomson, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina
28403, on or before the 15th day of November, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of August, 2019. Alan D. Thomson, Executor of the Estate of Lynda E. Thomson c/o J.C. Hearne, II 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN FAIRCLOTH deceased of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of November 2019 or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 311 Okeechobee Road, Wilmngton NC 28412 This the 15th day of August, 2019. JACK P WISSMAN JR, ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN FAIRCLOTH James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF THOMAS J HIGGINS deceased of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of November 2019 or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 2002 Pinercrest Drive #240, Santa Rosa CA 95403 This the 15th day of August, 2019. MAUREEN A MAURO, EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF THOMAS J HIGGINS James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC
1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS NEW HANOVER COUNTY ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-980 Having qualified as Ancillary Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of PATRICIA J. YOUNG a/k/a PATRICIA JUSTINE YOUNG, deceased, late of Suffolk County, New York, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned’s attorney, Randall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on or before the 18th day of November, 2019 (which date is at least three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 15th day of August, 2019. JANICE ANNE YOUNG, Ancillary Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of PATRICIA J. YOUNG a/k/a PATRICIA JUSTINE YOUNG Randall S. Hoose, Jr., Attorney ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 www.atlanticcoastlaw.com August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Benjamin C. Kays, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina 28406, on or before the 15th day of November, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of August, 2019. Charles Richard Kays and Benjamin Thomas Kays, Co-Executors of the Estate of Benjamin C. Kays Jill L. Peters Kaess Lee Kaess, PLLC P. O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mildred B. Hess (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of November 2019, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of August 2019. David Brooks, Executor 3211 Arthur Court Raleigh, N.C. 27607 August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
aChurch Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.
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Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s Last Chance for White Pants Gala raises 30 percent more than 2018 Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s 2019 Last Chance for White Pants Gala, held Aug. 24 at Audi Cape Fear in Wilmington, exceeded the funds raised in 2018 thanks to the event sponsors and guests. The annual end-of-summer gala is the largest fundraising event for Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Tickets to the 2019 gala sold out in record time, and the event raised more than $180,000, approximately 30 percent more than the previous
year. New in 2019, Port City Collision made safe rides home available to all attendees, and a special, custom-designed surfboard made by Savage Surfboards drew $4,700 during the live auction. Guest favorite Sleeping Booty Band performed once again, along with performances by presenting sponsor Audi Cape Fear’s AJ Aliah and his daughter, Marley Aliah, and performances and event assistance from the UNCW Sea Belles. “It was a great evening to raise funds for Lower Cape Fear Hospice,” The Wilson Center regrets to announce that, due to the approach s a i d of Hurricane Dorian to our area, the concert by The Gipsy Kings Foundation scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. has been M a n a g e r cancelled. The Wilson Center staff, in conjunction with The Gipsy T e r r i e Kings and their agency determined that this decision was best P r i e s t . in the interests of safety for our guests, the band and the Wilson “ T h a n k you to our Center staff. Information about this cancellation will be communicated to cur- committee rent ticket holders via email, telephone, and social media channels. m e m b e r s , If current ticket holders have questions about this cancellation, s p o n s o r s , they should contact Ticket Central directly at 910-362-7999. The and all the Wilson Center and Ticket Central will adhere to the Cape Fear g u e s t s i n Community College schedule during this period of inclement attendance weather. For more information about upcoming Wilson Center for a wonderful event and Ticket Central hours, visit www.WilsonCenterTickets.com. that will
Gipsy Kings Concert at Wilson Center Cancelled Due to Hurricane Dorian
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enable us to provide care to so many in our community. We’re already talking about next year’s event, celebrating our 40th anniversary!” In the five years that it has been hosted at Audi Cape Fear, the Last Chance for White Pants has raised more than $800,000. All of the proceeds from Last Chance for White Pants stay local, providing care for individuals and families in the community. Each year, Lower Cape Fear Hospice provides more than $1 million in care and support to local families, ensuring that everyone has
access to the highest quality of care, regardless of ability to pay. Funds raised also help support programs and services not covered by a reimbursement source, including Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s extensive grief care offerings for adults and children, palliative care for those living with a serious illness, healing arts programs, and community education with topics like including advanced care planning, compassionate care workshops and caregiver resources and support. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is a
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Left: Guest favorite Sleeping Booty Band performed once again at the 2019 Last Chance for White Pants Gala. The 2019 gala raised approximately 30 percent more than the previous year’s gala. Above: The 2019 Last Chance for White Pants Gala auction featured a customdesigned surfboard made by Savage Surfboards. Pictured with the custom surfboard are, left to right, Mary Fountain, LCFH Development Coordinator; Terrie Priest, LCFH Foundation Manager; AJ Aliah, owner of Audi Cape Fear; and Kim Emory, LCFH Creative Projects Manager and designer of the gala’s custom surfboard.
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