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On Wednesday morning, a press conference was held on the USS North Carolina’s deck. Speaking, was a coalition of activist groups around the Wilmington area speaking out against the proposed text amendment to a rezoning project that would allow for high-density development on the West side of the Cape Fear River. ....
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor was designated by the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act, passed by Congress Oct. 12, 2006. Map: North Carolina Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail Project A grassroots effort to connect the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor with the East Coast Greenway in Brunswick County will receive assistance from the National Park Service. The project was one of 14 recently selected out of 30 applications from communities throughout the South Atlantic-Gulf region by the National Park Service, which will provide consultation services to bolster recreation, conservation and economic development opportunities within the communities chosen. Sponsor Spotlight John Runkle and Nancy Dole ....
By Laura Moore, posted About 5 hours ago Alfonso Beatty, with the Cedar Hill/West Bank Heritage Foundation, stands outside of Reaves Chapel in Navassa. The site is one of several culturally significant ones near a proposed Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail. The area running from Southport to Navassa offers a host of historical and environmental gems that area leaders want the public to be able to access easily, gain from educationally and enjoy physically. A proposed trail to commemorate the legacy of the Gullah Geechee people in Brunswick County is part of a larger effort to bring more cultural and recreational opportunities to visitors and residents alike. ....