Study to look at Masonboro Island erosion
THIS INFORMATION FROM A NEWS RELEASE SENT TO THE WWAY NEWSCHANNEL 3 NEWSROOMMasonboro Island in New Hanover County is known as an undeveloped treasure among the state's barrier islands. Yet, its...
View ArticleVolunteer group helps keep Masonboro Island clean on Fourth
MASONBORO ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- While many folks spent their holiday weekend barbequing in the backyard or sunbathing on the beach, one group of volunteers gave their time to clean up after partiers....
View ArticleAmerican flag making waves in Masonboro Inlet
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) –- The stars and stripes are perhaps our Nation’s most recognizable symbol. But a tribute to service members on Masonboro Island is making waves among boaters and the...
View ArticleFire still burning on island near Masonboro
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The North Carolina Forestry Service says dry and windy conditions on Thursday sparked up a fire they believe has been burning for more than two weeks."It's no danger or threat...
View ArticleHitching rides to Masonboro illegal, dangerous
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Masonboro Island is a popular destination on the 4th of July, but the increased population on the island during the holiday may cause some issues and even break some...
View ArticleSome want changes after latest Masonboro mess
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) -- Is the party over for Masonboro? Some people say they hope so after this year's 4th of July celebrations. Hundreds of people made their way to Masonboro Island last...
View ArticleFIRST ON 3: Fish kill reported at Masonboro Island
MASONBORO ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- State environmental officials report hundreds of thousands of dead Atlantic menhaden fish this week at Masonboro Island off of Wrightsville Beach.If you are a coast...
View ArticleCommittee discusses Masonboro safety
MASONBORO ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- Every Fourth of July, crowds of people invade Masonboro Island to party, and most of them are not local."All they know is, if I show up on a boat ramp with 50 bucks in my...
View ArticleMore law enforcement to patrol Masonboro Island for holiday weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -- The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the state Division of Coastal Management are coordinating an increased law enforcement presence for this year’s Independence...
View ArticleHundreds celebrate the 4th on Masonboro Island
MASONBORO ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- Masonboro Island was packed with hundreds of young people celebrating Thursday. "We're just going to be hanging out having a good time,” Chandler Mills said. Generations...
View ArticleNHSO: Increased presence helped at Masonboro Island
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- The New Hanover County Sheriff's says an increased law enforcement presence helped deal with the often rowdy crows at Masonboro Island yesterday.The Sheriff's Office...
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