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Wilmington NC ranked 20th nationally

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

RALEIGH (AP) — The Raleigh and Charlotte regions are among the Top 10 fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.

U.S. Census Bureau data shows the Raleigh area ranking third with a 4.7 percent growth rate between 2006 and 2007. The region includes Wake, Johnston and Franklin counties, and it grew by more than 47,000 people.

Charlotte ranks ninth with a growth rate of 4.2 percent. The six-county region includes parts of South Carolina and gained more than 66,700 people during the year.

State demographer Bill Tillman told the News & Observer of Raleigh the data isn’t surprising. He said both areas have been growing rapidly for years but cautioned that the numbers are a year old and the growth rates are based on a short time period.

The next fastest-growing region in North Carolina was Wilmington, ranked 20th nationally. Asheville ranked 100th.

Information from: The News & Observer, http://www.newsobserver.com

Link: WWAYTV3

WILMINGTON JIU-JITSU NEWS

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

I found a new blog in Wilmington today that is all about wrestling and jiu-jitsu.

Check it out:

http://wilmingtonjiujitsu.blogspot.com

Other Related Sites:

http://www.takedowns101.com/

http://www.usgrappling.us/

Wilmington is a Distinctive Destination

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

WILMINGTON — More than 60 cities in the country apply every year and only 12 are selected.

This year Wilmington was one of the very elite 12 honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the country’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

It’s a major award chosen from dozens of competitors across the country.

George Edwards with the Historic Wilmington Foundation said, “You couldn’t ask for better recognition. It’s incredible.”

The national trust for historic preservation included Wilmington on its 2008 list of the country’s 12 most distinctive destinations.

Joining places like Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Portland, Oregon as having the best mix of cultural and recreational activities.

Nancy Tinker with the National Trust for Historic Preservation said, “Ggreat gardens, good museums, good architecture, a downtown with a heartbeat, economic and cultural diversity. So why not here?”

Wilmington beat out neighboring cities like Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. City Mayor Bill Saffo said historic preservation is one of the city’s priorities.

Saffo said, “So many cities around the country have destroyed their historic core. And historic fabric of what they were and who they were. We haven’t. We have preserved a lot of ours.”

But as we’ve been reporting all month in our Cape Fear 2020 series, we’re also growing faster than any other place in North Carolina…

And as our population increases, so does the demand for more development.

“The challenge for us is not to lock this city down in place and pretend that it’s a 19th-century city, but to retain all of our fabric but at the same time to allow orderly growth and development,” Saffo said.

The city passed its first preservation ordinance in the 1960s, helping to preserve these historic buildings. Today the mayor said that we need to keep our past in mind, as we continue to grow into the future.

The city’s visitors’ bureau says the award puts our city in the national spotlight.
They project the attention should translate to a major increase in tourism here.

In 2006 tourism contributed over $300 million to our economy, and according to the CVB folks, that number will only go up.

Read full article on WWAYTV3

City of Wilmington NC Annual Rain Barrel Sale

Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Annual Rain Barrel Sale
Orders must be placed by March 4th
North Carolina is currently experiencing a severe drought with mandatory water restrictions
in effect. As a result, Wilmington and other municipalities across the state have indefinite
bans on lawn irrigation and many other activities that require large amounts of water.
Consider that a 1,200 square foot roof generates 700 gallons of water with just 1” of rain!
Be ready the next time it rains! Use a rain barrel to capture and store rainwater for your
landscape and outdoor watering needs.
New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District (NHSWCD) and the City of Wilmington
Stormwater Services are holding their annual Rain Barrel Sale. The 65-gallon rain barrels
are made from 100% recycled material and cost $95.  Rain barrels must be pre-ordered
by March 4th by calling 798-6032 or emailing rain@nhswcd.org. Quantities are limited,
so order early.
Customers will make payment and pick up their barrels on Saturday, March 15th from
9am-2pm at Halyburton Park (located off of 17th Street Extension at 4099 S. 17th Street).
Cash or local checks only. We cannot hold orders!
In addition, 10 lucky orders will be selected to receive $35 off at pick-up!
Winners will be notified when they pick up and pay for their rain barrel on March 15th!
Rain Water Solutions, Inc. of Raleigh, NC is offering these barrels at an extremely reduced
price of $95, or 35% below retail. They feature an optional one or two spigot connection, a
screen to keep out insects and debris, and a large overflow hose. Instructions are included
for easy assembly.  For more information about the barrels, visit www.rainwatersolutions.com.
For more information about the sale,
contact Dru Harrison of NHSWCD at 798-6032 or dru.harrison@nhswcd.org

All about Wilmington NC

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
If you go to Google and just type in ‘Wilmington NC’ you will get several directories and informational sites that talk about Wilmington. Here is a short list:
www.ci.wilmington.nc.us
www.wilmington.net
www.cape-fear.nc.us
www.insiders.com/wilmington
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington,_North_Carolina
www.starnewsonline.com
www.wilmingtonchamber.org
www.wect.com
wilmington.craigslist.org
www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Wilmington.html

If you go to Google and just type in ‘Wilmington NC’ you will get several directories and informational sites that talk about Wilmington. Here is a short list:

www.ci.wilmington.nc.us
www.wilmington.net
www.cape-fear.nc.us
www.insiders.com/wilmington
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington,_North_Carolina
www.starnewsonline.com
www.wilmingtonchamber.org
www.wect.com
wilmington.craigslist.org
www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Wilmington.html

Monkey Junction may soon be part of Wilmington

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Wilmington City Council members met Monday night to discuss annexing parts of Monkey Junction.

What do you think? Should Wilmington annex parts of Monkey Junction? Feel free to post your thoughts.

Read the full story

Wilmington and Southport Yoga Center Yoga Day USA Fundraiser

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Wilmington & Southport Yoga Center
Yoga Day USA Fundraiser
to benefit “Calling All Angels – Rwandan Orphan Documentary”
Full Day of Free Yoga and Chair massages – donations accepted
Sat, Jan 26th
8:00 am – 3:00pm
(910) 350-0234
www.wilmingtonyogacenter.com

Wilmington & Southport Yoga CenterYoga Day USA Fundraiserto benefit “Calling All Angels – Rwandan Orphan Documentary”Full Day of Free Yoga and Chair massages – donations acceptedSat, Jan 26th8:00 am – 3:00pm(910) 350-0234www.wilmingtonyogacenter.com

Black Tie Fundraiser To Benefit Local Rescues

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Wilmington, NC January 15, 2008

The nonprofit Sunburst Foundation of Wilmington Canine Rescue is hosting a black tie charity ball from 7p-11p Saturday February 9, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Wrightsville Beach, NC.

The gala will be a fundraiser for local animal rescue groups Paws Place, Phoenix Rising Pit Rescue, Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Friends of Felines and Sunburst Foundation Canine Rescue.  The fundraising group is also working on setting up spay/neuter programs for outreach cats and dogs in our area.

Events of the evening will include:

Live Music by Tommy B & the Stingers

Delectable Hors d’oeuvres

Cash Bar

Special Guests:

News Personalities WECT’s Sarah Warlick and Star News Si Cantwell

Noted Photographer Dick Parrott taking photos of individuals and couples

Complimentary caricatures by artist Cindy Golonka

Vocal and Silent Auctions

Stuffed Animal Blitz

Tickets are $75.00/person

Please visit our website www.dragonflynetwork.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Wilmington NC Convention Center Gets Underway

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

The city finally broke ground on the new convention center in downtown Wilmington on Monday the 3rd of December.

The new convention center will bring 1200 jobs and tax revenue for the city says Mayor Bill Saffo.

I wonder if they need a website?

Link: WWAYT3

Be careful who you shoot

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

A New Hanover County man tried to help his neighbor who was being robbed by shooting at the suspect.

Officially, detectives say it is not a good idea to do that because you could be criminally charged since they were not attacking you.

“Detectives say in cases like this it’s really not a good idea to shoot at the suspect, for one because you don’t know what kind of weapon they may have, also, if you do end up shooting the person and the suspect was not personally attacking you or threatening you, it’s possible that you could be criminally charged.”

Link: WWAYT3