One person is dead following a residential structure fire in downtown Wilmington on July 5. An 85-year-old man has died after ...

North Carolina is debating its long-standing ban on hardened structures like seawalls as coastal erosion threatens homes and infrastructure. A new draft report from a state science panel advises a ...

Fireworks light up the sky tonight as America celebrates its 250th birthday. Here’s where to catch July 4 displays across the ...

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

A new commercial project called Shaw Point is proposed for Rocky Point, North Carolina. The project plans include a sit-down restaurant and retail space at N.C. 210 and Shaw Highway. This development ...

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.

Southport hosted the week-long N.C. 4th of July Festival to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The festival featured traditional events like a parade, fireworks, and a naturalization ceremony ...

John Hood looks back at 40 years of columns, sharing insights on education reform and political accountability.

Hershey is a yorkie who is helping kids improve their reading skills.

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

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

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