Why do they call it Military Cutoff?

The name dates back to World War II, when Army vehicles used the route as a short cut from Camp Davis (at modern-day Holly Ridge) to Wrightsville Beach, bypassing downtown Wilmington. Read more…….

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How did Scotts Hill get its name?

I love MyReporter.com. It lets me satisfy my curiosity about local places and intersests. If you’re planning on relocating to the New Hanover/Pender/Brunswick area or would like to learn more about the area, MyReporter.com is a great place to educate yourself on uncommon issues and the local history of surrounding areas. For instance, How did [...]

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Celebrities in Wilmington?

It shouldn’t be a surprise that Wilmington has attracted celebrity residents. Many films and television shows have been filmed in the area and the city has the largest studio outside of Hollywood. So, who has made notable real estate purchases in the area? MyReporter.com recently addressed this question. Which celebrities live in the area?It depends, [...]

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School Districts

If you have children, one of your primary concerns before buying a home in Southeastern NC may be school districts. Test scores, turnover, graduation statistics, and overcrowding may all be on your mind. Choosing the right school district for you includes factoring in a number of features – preferred lifestyle, cost, and everything metioned before. [...]

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Lazy days of summer!

I think we all need to exchange vacation ideas! Let’s hear about everybody’s plans to make this an exciting summer. I personally have no plans to travel; thought I would ride my horses and fish. I hope to catch a flounder that is at least big enough to keep! Somebody has got to have something [...]

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NC Green Communities

Green Eco Communities has a list of green communities in NC. Three out of the seven communities listed are in Southeastern NC near Wilmington. Check out the list and learn more about what it means to be a “green community” here. If you are interested in viewing homes in these communities, contact us at info@exitcoast.com [...]

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Will the Wilmington area be getting a Red Lobster? | MyReporter.com

If I could count how many times I heard, “Why don’t we have a Red Lobster?”…For those interested, here is the mot current answer to that question. Will the Wilmington area be getting a Red Lobster? MyReporter.com Shared via AddThis

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Local Parks in and Around Wilmington

Parks in and around Wilmington, NC, are popular spots. When the weather warms up, they become hot spots for group meetings, little league games, nature walks, picnics, tennis lessons, and play areas for children. Even when the weather is cool, area residents love to use the parks for running, biking, and other forms of exercise. [...]

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Why do they call it Military Cutoff?

The name dates back to World War II, when Army vehicles used the route as a short cut from Camp Davis (at modern-day Holly Ridge) to Wrightsville Beach, bypassing downtown Wilmington. For more, see the Star News….

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Grass Is Greener On The Other Side

Thanks to timely rains, our lawns in Wilmington NC area are still looking pretty green and healthy right now but soon the heat and humidity – and possibly drought-like conditions – will move in, and then they may not look so good.These are some secrets to maintaining a healthy, green lawn all summer long.1. Maintain [...]

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