Author: Kamy Smelser

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Downtown Wilmington archaeology lab faces uncertain future; seeks community help

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Holiday travel takes off at Wilmington International Airport

Whiteville Fema

Whiteville awaiting funding clarity after FEMA lawsuit ruling

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WFD offers free car seat checks ahead of holiday travel

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Novant Health cardiologist warns of ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’ from stress, alcohol and big meals

Oak Island Nourish

Oak Island takes on largest non-emergency beach nourishment in 25 years

Fifth Avenue Ribbon Cutting

Wilmington celebrates grand re-opening of roadway after $15M upgrade

Bertha Todd Funeral

Wilmington celebrates the life of civil rights leader Bertha Todd

Wfd Crisis Dog

Four-legged first responder: LONDON joins WFD crisis response dog team

Living Hope Day Center

‘We need help;’ Area warming shelters in need of volunteers

Warming Shelter

Warming Shelter ILM location sees over 125 people seek warmth

Cold Weather

Fire officials urge residents to protect pipes, pets and people ahead of freezing cold

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WFD delivers 3,600 pounds of food to Nourish NC

Robeson Community

‘A generational impact;’ rural NC college receives $24M donation

Port Of Wilmington

Tariffs shrink trade deficit; Wilmington port hit hard as container volume drops

The Rift Christmas Lights

Hidden holiday wonderland lights up new bar on Wrightsville Avenue

Vet Demo

Demolition continues at Eastern Carolina Vet Medical Center after explosion

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Good Friends of Wilmington hosts 28th annual Santa Luncheon

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Battery Island faces rising erosion; project aims to build living shoreline

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New Hanover County officials warn seniors of rising holiday online scams

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Vet Center demolition begins after gas explosion; Wilmington tops 100 leaks this year

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Cold night ahead; Good Shepherd Center prepares to shelter 100

Tree Giveaway

Free tree distribution at Legion Stadium draws hundreds despite rain

Downtown Grocery

Developer drops potential grocery store plan; downtown Wilmington still food desert

Southport

Southport warns shoreline at risk from proposed Cape Fear River dredging

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Canadian glass-tech firm announces major Wilmington expansion

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‘Poof, Gone;’ Wilmington hemp businesses brace for federal THC crackdown

Brunswick County Early Voting

Bruns Co. election board split on weekend early voting for 2026 primary

Jeff Jackson Whiteville

N.C. Attorney General visits Whiteville after FEMA pulls flood mitigation funds

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‘I’ll miss it;’ Wilmington bids farewell to longest-serving council member

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Thanksgiving ILM airport travel brings reunions and talk on travel etiquette

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Parents honor daughter through organ donation after Southport vacation drowning

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Whiteville honors beloved Santa’s helper with ‘Keeper of the Christmas Spirit’ award

Thanksgiving Injury

Thanksgiving turned dangerous: Local experts warns of fires, falls and holiday hazards

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“It’s just not gonna work;” Local Ukrainian woman speaks out about 28-point peace plan

Mt Calvary Food Drive

Mt. Calvary Center serves up fresh Thanksgiving food for those in need

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Federal scientists testing Wilmington-area goose for avian flu

Leo Vacancy

Wilmington PD reports 40 vacancies; asks state to help provide more staffing incentives

Leland Pantry Hoa

Leland woman ordered by HOA to take down at-home food pantry

Lost Dog

Missing dog reunited with Raleigh newlyweds after 30 days in Wilmington

Nc Immigration Raids

Wilmington immigration attorney warns civil rights at risk as ICE raids hit NC cities

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NHCO launches online resource for local mental health services

Container Ship Passing A Bird Nesting Island On The Cfr By Lindsay Addison

Proposed Wilmington Harbor dredging raises fears for low nesting birds

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Recount leaves Southport and Boiling Spring Lakes outcomes unchanged

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Oak Island postpones planned beach closure ahead of nourishment project

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One month after barge crash, Bolivia dock owners barred from rebuilding

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Experts blame dredging, sea levels for spread of ‘ghost forests’ in the Cape Fear

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‘The Unseen Walk;’ Port City Church display shares stories of refugees and the displaced

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‘A community problem, not a school problem;’ Study exposes deep education divide in NHCO Schools

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From service to struggle: Cape Fear veteran shares battle with PTSD

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