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.
This week’s Throwback Thursday looks back at Easter traditions across the Cape Fear, from large community gatherings to classroom lessons and beachside celebrations.
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.
Easter weekend is bringing more than just holiday festivities to a longtime community destination in Pender County.
As Christians observe Holy Week leading up to Easter, members of the Jewish faith are preparing to mark Passover, which begins at sundown Wednesday.
Wednesday marks “Second Chance Day”, a time to help and recognize a shot of redemption to those who were previously incarcerated. One North Carolina man has turned a former prison into a place of opportunity.
Warmer temperatures, outdoor events and rising gas prices are expected to increase pedestrian traffic across the Cape Fear region on National Walking Day, but officials warn the trend could also lead to more crashes.
The mother of a middle school student in Brunswick County is speaking out after she says her son was assaulted by a high school student during a bus ride home.
The reappraisal, required under North Carolina General Assembly law, was approved by county commissioners during a meeting in December. Officials say the updated values reflect current market values as of January 1st, 2026, and could lead to higher property taxes for some residents.
One of the biggest names in sports entertainment put on a show in front of Wilmington fans on Tuesday night.
The key to effectively treating lung cancer is early detection.
A lack of courtroom space in Pender County is forcing some residents to attend family court proceedings in neighboring New Hanover County.
A convicted sex offender at the center of a local school board election controversy appeared in federal court Tuesday, where testimony detailed allegations that he illegally voted while on supervised release.
This week’s Pet Pal is Bridget, a 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier with a heart as big as her adorable smile.
The Leadership Wilmington class of 2026 through the Chamber of Commerce Foundation is actively planning for this year’s Work on Wilmington.
The organization says this event is the largest single day of volunteer service in New Hanover County.
James Osborne, the convicted sex offender who derailed Rick Southerland’s candidacy for the New Hanover County Board of Education, will appear in federal court Tuesday, after being accused of illegally voting in multiple North Carolina counties.
Novant Health is expanding its presence in Brunswick County, aiming to improve access to care with two new medical facilities.
New Hanover County is expanding access to health care for women, particularly those with limited or no insurance, through its Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program.
A brush fire broke out around 11 p.m. Saturday along N.C. 179 in Ocean Isle Beach and has since been contained. Viewer-provided images showed smoke spreading through wooded areas as flames moved through the brush.
According to a source close to the investigation, the New Hanover County Democratic Party has filed a grievance against David Andrews, a precinct chair and the husband of Wilmington City Councilwoman Salette Andrews, citing multiple incidents of alleged misconduct.
In Ocean Isle Beach, one group is flying animals north in an effort to save them.