Wilmington Fire Department remembers 9/11
We continue to remember those who lost lives during the September 11 attacks.
Cape Fear Cultural Association of India hosts India Day celebration at UNCW
The Cape Fear Cultural Association of India held an India Day at UNCW on Saturday.
Closing of Britt’s Donut Shop signals the end of summer in Carolina Beach
It’s a sign that summer is coming to an end. Britt’s Donut Shop in Carolina Beach is now closed for the season.
Fans pack Wilmington sports bar for the start of Sunday football
With Summer ending, it’s time for football season to start.
Wilmington non-profit works to end local child bedlessness
The Wilmington Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace partnered with Lowes Home Improvement to build beds for children who don’t have a bed, and ensure that no child sleeps on the floor in our town.
St. James Parish, volunteers pack 50,000 meals to fight world hunger
The St. James Parish Episcopal Church partnered with the nonprofit Rise Against Hunger, alongside community volunteers, to pack 50,000 meals in three hours for people facing hunger worldwide.
Man and woman sentenced for 1997 abuse resulting in 2018 death
A man and woman have been sentenced for second degree murder after a child they abused in 1997 died from his injuries two decades later.
Boiling Spring Lakes Police Dept. holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new headquarters
Smith adds: the new facility will allow the department to continue growing and add more officers to its current staff of twenty employees.
NHCS district sees incredible growth in ’22-’23 school year, now 15th out of 115 NC school districts
Of the 40 schools in the district, 36 of them either met or exceeded the state’s academic standards in the 2022-23 school year, compared to 27 the previous school year.
Shallotte man sentenced in triple fatal boating accident
A Shallotte man was sentenced in court Friday morning for his part in a boating accident that killed three people.
Inaugural Sunset on Summer music festival Sept. 9 at Oak Island
The festival features live bands, food trucks, a DJ and a kids' area to create fun for the whole family.
The family-friendly event will feature a kids play area, live music performances and craft beer, wine and merchandise for sale, followed by a fireworks display to end the evening.
Pender County kids learning about dairy industry through dairy calves
A program in Burgaw is trying to foster a deep appreciation of animals at an early age.
The Salvation Army holds an open house
The Salvation Army of Cape Fear held an open house in Wilmington on Thursday, in an effort to reach more people in the Cape Fear.
CDC issues Health Advisory after rise of RSV cases in Southeastern parts of the US
The CDC has issued a Health Advisory about an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in parts of the Southeastern US.
Annual Wilmington Downtown Inc. luncheon focuses on major development projects
Details about three major development projects were the focus of the annual Wilmington Downtown iNC luncheon on Thursday.
Gun Violence: Wilmington Police Department and county agencies response to recent shootings
Recent gun violence in Wilmington has sparked many to ask the question, why?
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and people often don’t know that they’re carrying the trait for the disease.
History with ‘Hud’: Construction of the three tallest structures in Wilmington
In Wilmington’s nearly 300-year history, the buildings lining downtown have gotten taller and taller over time. What began as a few small properties along the Cape Fear River has grown into several structures towering above the crowded streets below.
Dogs make a splash for Pooch Plunge in Wilmington
It’s a pool paw-ty at the Legion Stadium Pool in Wilmington.
NHC Commissioners vote to rezone 7.27 acre property in Seabreeze
The 7.27-acre property is located off South Seabreeze Road, parallel to Carolina Beach Road.
Lake Waccamaw resident says a neighboring construction project is causing his yard to flood
In Columbus County, a Lake Waccamaw resident said a neighbor’s construction project is causing big problems in his yard.
Lake Waccamaw ranks #4 on a scale for best skinny dipping spots in NC
In Columbus County, one town is known for its lake, alligators, and now — more recently — skinny dipping.
Port City United discusses mental health, trauma and community empowerment
A New Hanover County service provider held an event to discuss the importance of mental health, trauma and community empowerment towards those issues.
Overcrowding, prayer, and book ban: An overview of the September NHCS Board of Education meeting
Schools across New Hanover County are bursting at the seams — that’s according to a study on capacity and facility utilization conducted by Cropper GIS.