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Doctor, first responder stresses value of AED and CPR training

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Doctor, first responder stresses value of AED and CPR training

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, deliver an electrical shock to the heart and can help revive someone who is unresponsive, when used along with CPR. First developed in the 1960s, portable AEDs are now commonly found in schools, libraries, and other public buildings. “The majority of our hospital cardiac arrests have been shown to have a lot of benefit from an AED,” Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Cap…Read Article

Wrightsville Beach celebrates first sea turtle nest of the season

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Wrightsville Beach celebrates first sea turtle nest of the season

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Wrightsville Beach has announced its first nest of sea turtle nesting season.Read Article

Wrightsville Beach witnesses a bloom decades in the making

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — It’s not every day that you come across a century plant ready to bloom but if you are in Wrightsville Beach, you may have the opportunity to see one. The life cycle of the plant, also known as the Agave Americana, is not exactly a century. It is usually anywhere from 10 to 30 years then it blooms and dies. However, it does leave behind ‘pups’ or seeds which fall and grow, guaranteeing the continuous growth of the…Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

A Water-Rich Getaway on Wrightsville Beach

My pockets are full of shells — garnet-red scallop halves; trumpet-shaped tower snail shells; smooth, opalescent moonstones. Chink, chink, chink. They jostle gently with every step, my feet sinking slightly into the sand. Ahead of me, Masonboro Island’s undisturbed beach stretches south for miles, the morning haze casting a gauzy softness over Carolina Beach on the other side of the inlet. SourceWrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

Wrightsville Beach Police Department responds to incident in the Bar District

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Wrightsville Beach Police officers responded to a disturbance involving a fight in the bar district early Monday morning. According to a news release, officers detained Tyrice Murphy for fighting. Police said that during the handcuffing process, Murphy pulled away and stumbled into the path of a slow-moving vehicle. However, investigators determined he was not struck by the vehicle and declined medical attention. …Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

Memorial Day Weekend Turnout Sparks Optimism for a Busy Summer Season

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After last year’s slow tourist season, businesses are hoping the crowded Memorial Day weekend beaches are just the start to a busy summer this year.Memorial Day · Wrightsville Beach See the Story

After nearly 3,000 miles, man completes cross-country run for a cause

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A man ran and walked nearly 3,000 miles from coast to coast to raise awareness for his non-profit. 66 days after leaving San Diego, Kallup McCoy II made it to Wrightsville Beach. He crossed the finish line into the ocean with his family and friends around him. McCoy is the founder of Rezhope Recovery and Consulting Services, a nonprofit that helps men coming out of incarceration or detox treatment get back on th…Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

BAD DAY MUSIC + ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PRE-PARTY

Just Announced: BAD Day Official Pre-Party at the Palm Room on Wrightsville Beach, NC this July 11 with brand new supergroup Mike Mattison & Trash Magic, featuring members of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John & The Night Trippers, and Los Lobos. VIP Ticketholders will have the opportunity to warm up for the best day ever with Mike Mattison, Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell, Dave Yoke, Greg Spradlin and Wesley Flowers. This will be a special night you won’…Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

Chase Elliott Takes to the Sea as Mission 600 Visits US Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach-2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Chase Elliott took to the high seas Tuesday during the final stop of the 2025 Mission 600 cam

2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Chase Elliott took to the high seas Tuesday during the final stop of the 2025 Mission 600 campaign. The post Chase Elliott Takes to the Sea as Mission 600 Visits US Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.US Coast Guard · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

Young man saves lives of two girls at Wrightsville Beach with use of flotation device

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Thousands of people will be spending time at beaches across the Cape Fear this summer. Two teens at one beach are grateful for a local man’s heroic actions on Thursday. Evan Parrish was working at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach when a woman came up asking for help. She said two girls had been swept out into the water and were in danger. The problem is that lifeguards are not yet on duty at Wrightsville …Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach Read Article

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