WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The City of Wilmington is back to the drawing board regarding its definition of “outdoor amplified sound,” which one bar owner says could put his business in uncertainty and impact other businesses, too.
Justin Smith, one of the owners of The Rift on Wrightsville Avenue, said the issue has been ongoing since the bar opened.
The bar has a 15-foot outdoor LED screen that costs approximately $60,000 to install, including speakers and related equipment. The screen was installed last year, and the outdoor space is used for watch parties, viewing sporting events, movies, and live performances…