Mom to Mom: Master meal planning list
If you’ve been struggling to get healthy meals on your family’s table we just might have your recipe for success.
Team of the Week: Pender Patriots
The Pender Patriots are the week 5 Team of the Week for a 54-0 shutout against Dixon during homecoming.
Flash flooding creates several road hazards in Brunswick County
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warned drivers on Wednesday about several dangerous areas after multiple days of rain.
Roads in Wilmington impacted by heavy rainfall barricaded due to flooding
As heavy rainfall sweeps across the Cape Fear, over the past two days flooding has become an issue.
Cremation by Aquamation: a new way to say goodbye to your loved one
For years, North Carolinian funeral homes have only had cremation or burial services to offer.
This month, Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation is changing that.
Almost 200 local businesses staying open with help of local COVID grants
There’s some good news for thousands of workers in the Cape Fear. Millions of dollars in grant money is now headed to the hospitality industry.
Wilmington Veterans Experience Action Center to host 3-day event
From VA benefits compensation and pension claims to wellness exams and mental health counseling, veterans across the Cape Fear will be able to tap into a number of resources during an event in Wilmington this week.
Gov. Cooper: NC vaccination numbers still too low
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen gave an update on COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.
School board votes against naming Laney football field after former coach
The New Hanover County Board of Education has voted against naming Laney High School’s football field.
Wilmington woman experiencing issues getting around due to flooding problem in front of her home
Ethel Gerald has lived in her home at the corner of North 5th Avenue and Campbell Street for over five decades. For the past several years, Gerald says flooding in the roadway surrounding her house has become a growing problem.
Pet Pals: 6-month-old Pitbull is looking for his forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 6-month-old Pitbull named Prince and is in need of a forever home after being found as a stray.
Wilmington film industry booming, but lacking in extras
The film industry is breaking records in 2021, both in North Carolina as a whole and in Wilmington specifically. However, the industry is currently struggling in one area.
Laney stays unbeaten against Ashley
Laney moves to 5-0 and 1-0 in MEC play. Ashley is now 1-2 after winning last game before having a week off for COVID protocols.
Parents react to Pfizer announcing vaccine is safe for kids 5 to 11
Pfizer BioNTech announced their vaccine is safe for kids aged 5 to 11 on Monday. The data has not been published or peer-reviewed and Pfizer plans to submit it to the FDA for emergency use authorization soon.
County manager discusses school safety plans after New Hanover High shooting
New Hanover County Commissioners continued their conversation on preventing violence in schools in their meeting Monday morning.
New billing cycle coming in October for CFPUA customers
Since its founding in 2008, CFPUA has issued bills on a bi-monthly basis. Now — it’s switching to monthly billing.
Wilmington launches pilot project to connect homeless to services
Work is underway to connect those who are homeless in Downtown Wilmington with social services as part of a pilot project developed in collaboration between the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Downtown, Inc.
Turning the Tide aims to teach employers how to retain and recruit good workers
Many businesses that were shuttered during the pandemic are reopening but a number of them are struggling to retain and hire new employees.
New novel features Cape Fear area landmarks
Author Mark Grady, from Southeast North Carolina, discusses his inspiration for the new novel, “Mailbox by the Sea”, now available on line.
Police vehicle procession to Battleship NC kicks off the national police dog K-9 trials
This evening, you may have seen dozens of blue lights caravanning down Carolina Beach Road, with multiple law enforcement agencies K-9 units from across the country in town, for a chance to compete for top dog.
Local motorcycle club in Wilmington holds a memorial ride in remembrance of 9/11 victims
Dozens of motorcyclists in a local club with members who are current and former firefighters, rode in remembrance of more than 300 firefighters who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, 20 years ago.
Many people gather in downtown Wilmington for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Today you may have seen a sea of green in downtown, where many people gathered for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival to celebrate “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day”.
The first coding center for kids in Wilmington holds an open house
The first coding center for kids in the area has officially opened up shop, and today it welcomed parents and kids to check out a fun way to learn about coding.
‘Love Me, Don’t Hurt Me’ event held to tackle issue of children’s safety in schools
Keeping children safe at school is a growing concern around the country and the Cape Fear. An event was held Saturday at the Derick Davis Center at Maides Park to take on the issue, with the theme being ‘Love Me, Don’t Hurt Me’.