Duke Energy is asking state regulators to approve an increase in electric rates over the next two years — a proposal already drawing strong reactions from customers across North Carolina.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person in connection with a larceny reported at an ABC store in Waterford.
Property owners across Pender County say they are frustrated after receiving reappraisal notices showing sharp increases in home values, with some properties doubling or nearly tripling.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Burgaw-based Mojotone as North Carolina’s Exporter of the Year, recognizing the company’s impact on international trade and continued growth.
A growing safety concern is emerging across the Cape Fear region as bicycle crashes increase alongside population growth.
According to GasBuddy, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.07. In the Cape Fear region, the average price is slightly lower at $3.91 per gallon.
The Cotton Exchange, a longtime shopping and dining destination in downtown Wilmington, is marking its 50th anniversary this year.
Joshua Patti has resigned from the Holly Ridge Town Council, effective immediately.
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are urging residents to call 811 before starting any digging projects as part of National Safe Digging Month in April.
The Wilmington Police Department will host its first Drone Day community event later this month, aimed at educating the public on how drone technology is used within public safety. The event is scheduled for April 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the police department.
The Delta Foundation of the Cape Fear is set to present a Celebration of African American Arts & Culture as part of the 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival.
Grammy-winning artist Lauren Daigle is set to perform in Wilmington this summer.
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is inviting runners and families to take part in the 2026 Race for the Planet, a community event promoting conservation and healthy living
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has launched a new online service allowing eligible drivers to upgrade from a Level 2 Limited Provisional License to a full Class C driver license without visiting an office.
This week’s Throwback Thursday looks back at Easter traditions across the Cape Fear, from large community gatherings to classroom lessons and beachside celebrations.
According to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, a crash has shut down a portion of U.S. Highway 17 North in the Shallotte area, prompting traffic diversions as emergency crews respond at the scene.
Warm weather continues this afternoon with temperatures back into the 80s.
A proposed Bible-based education program for public school students drew dozens of protesters and supporters to the New Hanover County Board of Education meeting Wednesday night, even though the issue was not listed on the agenda.
They set up telescopes and binoculars along the shoreline, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rocket as it lifted off. Many also watched on their phones once the countdown to launch began.
Paid parking enforcement at Oak Island begins April 1 and will run through Sept. 30, according to local officials.