Novant Health is planning a new 24/7 emergency department in Hampstead. The organization called it a direct response to Hampstead's rapid growth. In an Aug. 18 press release, Novant Health announced ...

Dozens of residents voiced opposition to New Hanover County's contract with law enforcement vendor Flock Safety. The county's 19 AI-powered surveillance cameras have been searched nearly three million ...

A new chapter for one of Wilmington's most treasured institutions begins today, Aug. 18. As the first visitors step through the doors, we took a look inside the new Cape Fear Museum, where interactive ...

What makes a pizza place Wilmington's favorite? According to StarNews readers, it's Girls with Dough Pizzeria and Pub. Step behind the counter and into the kitchen of the restaurant that earned the ...

A temporary ban on new shellfish farms in New Hanover County has been extended until July 2028. The ban was enacted in 2019 due to complaints from waterfront homeowners and boaters about the farms' ...

Brunswick County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the county’s new Health and Human Services/Emergency Operations Center Building on Aug. 17.

Following Target's opening of a new Monkey Junction location earlier this year, another superstore has submitted plans to ...

From new industrial growth to a woman caught with 30 cats, here is the latest on what's happening in Brunswick County.

Two Wilmington-area beaches were named among the best in the U.S. for families seeking "more than just sand and surf." ...

The proposed site is at 6 Van Campen Blvd., where a former Kirkland's Home store would be demolished. Culver's is a Wisconsin-based chain known for its ButterBurgers, frozen custard, and cheese curds.

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays close out their 4-game AL East series Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. First pitch is 6:05 p.m. ET.

The solar energy industry in North Carolina is facing challenges due to shifting political policies and changes in utility programs. Recent policy changes include the end of a 30% federal residential ...