A new community of over 1,100 single-family homes has been proposed for the Rocky Point area. The project, led by Bill Clark Homes, would be developed on over 600 acres of active timberland.

Oak Island hosted its annual fireworks display on July 1, 2026. The event marks the town's anniversary and is part of the N.C ...

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officer Jacob Stewart shares safety tips for Wilmington-area boaters ahead of the Fourth ...

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

A South Carolina-based trucking company is expanding its facility in Wilmington, North Carolina. The expansion includes a new ...

It's going to be a long Fourth of July weekend for many of us, and the Wilmington area will have fireworks, family fun and ...

The annual Beach Day at Oak Island on July 1, 2026, celebrated the town's anniversary with music, games, food trucks and more.

Southern Living readers ranked the 50 best beaches in the South, with nine North Carolina spots making the list.

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 ...

The StarNews wants to know who you think is the most influential elected official in the Wilmington area. Cast your vote.

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.

Let's take a look back at one of the most important military actions to take place in the Wilmington area during the ...