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

A new book reveals that former school superintendent Herrick M. Roland promoted racist ideas. Roland-Grise Middle School in Wilmington is partially named for Roland, who led New Hanover County Schools ...

Another location of a fast-food chain known for its trays has opened in New Hanover County. It also features a brand that caused confusion in the area in 2019. A Cook-Out recently opened at 4195 ...

The 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon and GFL 10K will feature a course that returns runners to the Battleship North Carolina Memorial. The updated route brings back a course feature last ...

The N.C. Coastal Land Trust has reached a deal to conserve 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest in New Hanover County. Developer Copper Builders will donate 1,200 acres and sell an additional 2,000 acres to ...

Crowds enjoyed warm weather, salubrious breezes, live music, water views, food and crafts during Southport Springfest on April 18, 2026.

New businesses are opening, such as at Leland Town Center, and old businesses are closing as growth continues to overflow Brunswick County. However, residents say most of the businesses they need and ...

The historic N.C. 4th of July Festival is back, bringing big crowds, a packed schedule and its largest fireworks show yet. Here are 10 things to know before you go. The 9 p.m. July 4 show will last ...

Ocean Isle Palms is one of Brunswick County's largest developments in the southern portion of the county and is located along Ocean Isle Beach Road SW.

Proposed plans for a new housing development show over 800 units added to N.C. 133 near Mallory Creek Plantation and a new, upcoming community. The property is full of trees as of April 16, 2026.

The Biscuitville restaurant in Shallotte, N.C., features a large photo mural wall inside that captures local neighborhoods and communities. It held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 23, 2026.

On May 6, 2025, the town of Shallotte annexed around 300 acres of the Solserra project into town limits. Photos taken Sept. 11, 2025, show progress and development at the Solserra site located off ...