Wilmington-area tourism set a record in 2025, with visitor spending surpassing $2.65 billion and marking the fifth ...

Voters in Wilmington will elect soil and water conservation supervisors who manage local natural resource programs.

A Southport community took on Brunswick County after staff approved a stormwater plan that residents argue shows stormwater ...

A downtown Wilmington bar has closed following a fatal shooting that occurred there in early June. The bar, Unhinged Bar, closed in late June, and notices indicate a new business is coming soon. The ...

The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department believes it is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the ...

Known as “Lend a Hand,” the event is a community-wide day of service. It was born in 2023 out of a desire to create a bigger ...

A property tax levy limit is on the November ballot. What does it mean, and how would Wilmington-area counties be affected?

An independent movie filmed in Wilmington recently had its world premiere at the prestigious Edinburgh International Film ...

The StarNews is bringing you live updates and scores from each Wilmington-area matchup in Week 4 of the 2026 North Carolina ...

Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at Bojangles in Leland on Sept. 7. Around 7:30 p ...

Carolina Beach has approved a developer's request to allow short-term rentals at a luxury apartment complex despite concerns ...

The StarNews has received several awards from the N.C. Press Association for journalism excellence. See the list.