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

A new Leland hotel is thriving, but a proposed Hampton Inn faces its fifth rejection. However, town officials say the project ...

Watch dogs of all breeds and sizes splash into Wilmington's Legion Stadium pool for the annual YMCA Pooch Plunge fundraiser.

Hundreds of fans gathered for Wilmington's inaugural Lego Convention, featuring master builder creations, vendors, and ...

Leland's new StudioRes by Marriott is enjoying early success while a proposed Hampton Inn and Suites remains stalled after ...

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

Signs at two empty storefronts at the University Centre complex point to a national shoe warehouse's first location in Wilmington along with a women's clothing store. Designer Shoe Warehouse, or DSW, ...

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

According to a story in the Sept. 13, 2001, Wilmington Morning Star, the Coast Guard cutter Diligence set out from downtown ...

The Trump administration is proposing rule changes to boost US seafood competitiveness. But some fear they could endanger N.C ...

Week 3 of the 2026 North Carolina high school football season has arrived, and we're set for another hot and sticky Friday ...