The 4th of U Lie Rally was held on July 4, 2026, at the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 491 in ...

See the festive atmosphere of the 2026 N.C. Fourth of July Festival Parade that brings thousands of patriotic spectators to ...

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

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.

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 ...

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

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

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence prepare the boat as they get ready to pull out of downtown Wilmington for the final time in Wilmington, N.C., Monday, May 25, 2020. The Coast Guard has ...

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

The Saturday before Memorial Day is widely considered to be the unofficial start of the beach season. People flocked to the sand and surf at Carolina Beach on May 23, 2026.

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