Independence Mall

Independence Mall has some unexpected company: a pair of Canada geese have nested under one of the Dillard's arches. Full story...

People did not have to lawyer-up to ask legal questions this weekend. It was "Ask a Lawyer Day" Saturday at Independence Mall. Full story...

Taking place Fridays and Saturdays from November 23rd through December 22nd, the event will showcase a series of spectacular holiday villages filled with model trains of all kinds running the rails across a large exhibit space. Full story...

It's a bird, it's a plane. No. It's a helicopter with Santa Claus inside. Full story...

Political candidates filled center court of Independence Mall Saturday afternoon for a town hall meeting. Full story...

Hopefuls of every size, shape, age and ethnicity snaked around Independence Mall for the 'Caged Heat' casting call. Movie insiders say that's the code name for 'Iron Man 3,' and extra hopefuls could not be more excited. Full story...

Stark Industries is flying into the Port City this weekend as "Iron Man 3" holds an open casting call. Casting coordinators hope Wilmington is as excited as Raleigh was last week. Full story...

A fire outside the Independence Mall caused customers to cut their shopping short Saturday afternoon. Full story...

Families of trick-or-treaters ran between the raindrops Monday night enjoying all the sights and sounds of Halloween. Full story...

Legal advice is something most everyone needs, but it can be pricey, and you may not know where to start. Full story...

Today a group of World War II veterans unveiled a new window display at Independence Mall. The display was put together by a non-profit program called Honor Flight of Southeastern North Carolina. Full story...

Religion and retail living together as one - that is what's happening at the Independence Mall. Life Community Church opened its doors next to Sears Sunday morning for the church's first service in its new home.

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For some people shopping is a religion. But in tough economic times, many shopaholics are cutting back. For one local church, the shrinking economy has opened up space to expand its congregation. Full story...

How about some help starting your own business? A local contest could make that a reality for one lucky winner. For an entrepreneur, this may as well be the promise land; a place to set up shop, free of charge for six months, in the Independence Mall.

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A Canadian goose chose a makeshift nest outside the mall to lay her eggs. The goose will stand guard to protect her eggs until they hatch in about two weeks.

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