The pirate Stede Bonnet was captured at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, right by the nearby town of Southport, NC. He was taken to Charleston, SC and hung along with his crew!
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is uniquely located on Wrightsville Beach Island, North Carolina’s accessible outer-bank.
The Resort has the luxury of facing the Atlantic Ocean with its white sandy beaches and clear water, as well as facing the Intracoastal … Read the rest
Shell Island Resort
The perfect choice for Wrightsville Beach Hotels or Wrightsville Beach vacation rentals, Shell Island Resort provides lodging directly on the Atlantic Ocean.
Every suite is an oceanfront suite at Shell Island Resort. Overlooking more than 3,000 feet of beautiful Wrightsville … Read the rest
Local Surfers Rule In CA Again!!
Local surfers Mike and Ben Powell have once again ruled the waves the in the NSSA Collegiate Surfing Championships in Dana Point, CA!
Michael Powell took 1st Place and his brother Ben Powell 3rd Place NSSA Nationals Mens Division! What … Read the rest
Chance Of Oil In NC “Remote”
With the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico some people are concerned that it might come here to Wrightsville Beach in NC. However, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have told state officials the possibility is … Read the rest
Fisherman’s Post Spring Inshore Challenge
Don’t miss Wrightsville Beach’s 8th Annual Fisherman’s Post Newspaper Spring Inshore Challenge. This year a weekend full of activities are planned with food and drink both Friday and Saturday night, and numerous ways you can win some money (paying out … Read the rest
