The Fourth of July is almost upon us. America's Independence Day, a federal holiday, is associated with barbecues, gatherings ...

It's going to be a long Fourth of July weekend for many of us, and the Wilmington area will have fireworks, family fun and ...

The annual Beach Day at Oak Island on July 1, 2026, celebrated the town's anniversary with music, games, food trucks and more.

Residents in a Brunswick County neighborhood are suing the town of Leland, claiming a new development project threatens local ...

Tubbs Inlet, which separates Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach, for a number of years was eroding the western end of Ocean Isle Beach, prompting the installation of protective sand bags, while ...

The StarNews wants to know who you think is the most influential elected official in the Wilmington area. Cast your vote.

Southern Living readers ranked the 50 best beaches in the South, with nine North Carolina spots making the list.

With a significant property hitting the market, a New Hanover County beach town is shifting its vision for a high-traffic ...

A former Wilmington zoning administrator is suing the city, claiming she was coerced into resigning under threat.

The suspect in a hostage situation shot himself and was in life-threatening condition as of Sunday, June 28, according to a Wilmington Police Department news release. In response to a possible armed ...

Marathon will return to a familiar part of the area for the first time since 2019. See where, and how to register for this ...

It’s the perfect summer day — cloudless blue sky and not sweltering thanks to a cool ocean breeze. You decide to spend the ...