North Carolina's coastal waters are home to many shark species that are vital to the marine ecosystem. Common sharks found near the shore include the blacktip, Atlantic sharpnose, and bonnethead.

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

The return of jamboree football to Wilmington's Legion Stadium gave the city's four schools their own spotlight. Here's what ...

A recent StarNews poll asked readers to vote for the best golf course in the Wilmington area. The Links at Brick Landing in Ocean Isle Beach was the clear winner, receiving nearly 50% of the 11,525 ...

Jesica Blake is now leading one of NC's most prominent conservation groups as coastal growth increases pressure on undeveloped land and natural resources.

After more than 30 years at Hoggard, Brett Queen is taking on a new role. The Vikings' new AD talks about the future of ...

To aid Wilmington in preserving its tree canopy, the City Council on Aug. 4 unanimously voted to accept a $1,475,982 North ...

In the 1970s, a downtown Wilmington hotel looked like it would come down like others around it until a task force's proposal.

With an average elevation under 50 feet, coastal North Carolina isn't known for its high peaks. Here's where the tallest ...

A group of friends has acquired the historic Frying Pan Shoals Light Station off the coast of North Carolina. The new owners ...

The Milwaukee Brewers face the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday in the second game of a 4-game set in Los Angeles, California.

It takes a special person to be "the lifeline between the caller and emergency personnel." Here's how it works at the New ...