The N.C. 4th of July Festival hosted its Gospel Fest and 'World's Largest Ice Cream Sundae' events in Southport, N.C., on ...

Catherine Hamilton was diagnosed with breast cancer before her 30th birthday. Now she's using her experience to help others.

A new restaurant, Gangnam BBQ & Hot Pot, has opened in Wilmington, North Carolina. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat, customizable Korean barbecue and hot pot dining experience. Diners can ...

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

The hottest stretch of the summer may be on the way, with the Wilmington area forecast to hit 100 degrees or higher next week.

See onboard and inside the Battleship North Carolina, a WWII war vessel that participated in every major naval offensive of the Pacific theater.

Azalea Festival President Michael Franklin and Queen Azalea Elaine Hendrix pet some of the service dogs in training as they arrive at The Azalea Festival's Celebrity Reception Thursday April 9, 2026 ...

Tugboats guide two neo-Panamax cranes up the Cape Fear River outside of Southport, N.C., Thursday, March 29, 2018. A total of 17 boats from federal, state, and local agencies helped escort the ship up ...

The North Carolina 4th of July Festival recently named alligator survivor Strike Herring as the 2026 festival dog marshal.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, shown on Feb. 18, 2026, is located near the confluence of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.

This large anchor at Franklin Square Park in Southport. The park at 105 E. Moore St. (once known as "The Grove") was given to the town of Smithville (now Southport) by N.C. Gov. Benjamin Smith in 1810 ...

In the Wilmington area, there will be more than a half-dozen fireworks displays between July 1-5, and if you don't mind doing ...