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

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.

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

Residents in a Brunswick County neighborhood are suing the town of Leland, claiming a new development project threatens local ...

The suspect in a hostage situation shot himself and was in life-threatening condition as of Sunday, June 28, according to a Wilmington Police Department news release. In response to a possible armed ...

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With a significant property hitting the market, a New Hanover County beach town is shifting its vision for a high-traffic ...

Noelle Nolas, and her father, Steven Nolas, catch some rays at Wrightsville Beach on Nov. 23, 1992. The two were in town from New Jersey visiting University of North Carolina Wilmington campus.

After years of waiting, Publix and Walmart are coming along in Carolina Shores off U.S. 17, right near the South Carolina line. Construction began months ago and residents are eager to see what will ...

An officer-involved shooting in downtown Wilmington early Sunday, March 8, has left a suspect dead and spawned a state investigation. According to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department, ...

Twins Christian and Christopher Locklear were recognized for graduating from the Navy League Cadet Corps into the Naval Sea Cadet Corps by the new commanding officer, Ensign Margo Dean, at the ...