Fireworks light up the sky tonight as America celebrates its 250th birthday. Here’s where to catch July 4 displays across the ...

John Hood looks back at 40 years of columns, sharing insights on education reform and political accountability.

Explore the Wilmington area's deep Revolutionary War roots and the historic sites that shaped American independence.

A Brunswick County lottery player just got a big "payday." William Everett of Southport played a $30 Cash Payday ticket and ...

On July 3, 2026, a crowd welcomed nearly 50 people in downtown Southport as they took an oath to become the newest citizens of the United States. Families, friends and onlookers celebrated 47 new ...

Newly released 911 audio captures the panic and urgency during the fatal shooting of Emir Moore at a Wilmington bar.

Southport welcomed nearly 50 new American citizens during the N.C. 4th of July Festival Naturalization Ceremony on July 3, ...

Hundreds of people came to walk through the street fair and watch the Red, White and Blue Freedom Flotilla on July 2, 2026, ...

Southern Living magazine recognized two Wilmington-area beaches as top summer destinations. Carolina Beach was praised for its classic boardwalk, amusement park, and iconic Britt's Donuts. Topsail ...

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officer Jacob Stewart shares safety tips for Wilmington-area boaters ahead of the Fourth ...

Discover why grocery store tomatoes lack flavor and join a local tasting event to find the perfect summer fruit.

If you've ever picked up a tomato from the grocery store and wondered why it doesn't taste like the one from your garden, there's a reason.