Wilmington Fire Department welcomes new four-legged team member
The Wilmington Fire Department has a new member of the team, one with four legs.
One killed in late night Chadbourn shooting, mayor reacts
Authorities are investigating a triple shooting in Chadbourn.
Team of the Week: North Brunswick Scorpions
Scorp fans – your boys are the team of the week after defeating South Columbus 33-9 on Friday.
Local restaurants operational hours impacted by lack of workers
The pandemic continuing to create challenges for businesses across the area. The lack of workers is forcing many restaurants to reduce hours, or close their doors altogether.
Ashley volleyball sweeps Hoggard
There was a roaring Viking crowd for Ashley’s visit to Shelia Boles Gym.
No year-round paid parking in Carolina Beach, council approves land use amendment
Carolina Beach Town Council met Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues, including the future of public parking.
New Hanover County man warns neighbor of lawn mower fire
A boater in New Hanover County may have saved his neighbor’s home from damage or destruction when he noticed a fire in a storage area.
Pender Co. couple weds 40 miles offshore in first wedding ever on Frying Pan Tower
A Pender County couple became the first couple to get married on Frying Pan Tower off the coast of North Carolina on Saturday.
Locals still rebuilding three years after Hurricane Florence
It’s been three years since Hurricane Florence battered Southeastern North Carolina, leaving 30 inches of rain and causing dozens of deaths.
Mayoral and city council members share the Wilmington Power Breakfast stage
Wilmington Mayoral and City Council candidates shared the stage Tuesday morning at the Wilmington Business Journal’s “Power Breakfast”.
Pet Pals: Gray Tabby cat is looking for a new home
This week’s Pet Pal is a gray male tabby cat who is in need of a new home.
Carli Batson, Miss NC 2021, talks 100th anniversary of Miss America
Wilmington native Carli Batson was crowned the 83rd Miss North Carolina in June. Now she is preparing to compete for Miss America in December. In advance of that she traveled to Connecticut for the 100th Anniversary of Miss America.
Today marks 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Florence
Tuesday marks the third anniversary of Hurricane Florence which caused extensive flooding and damage across the Cape Fear.
‘Live every day like him’: Family remembers son after his sudden death
On Wednesday, September 3, Michelle Clemmons answered a call no mother ever wants to get. Matt’s mother, who is a registered nurse, was at work when she got the terrible news her son would not wake up.
Wishes at Waterman’s bartending event to benefit Make-A-Wish Eastern NC
Wishes at Waterman’s features superstar realtors and mortgage lenders, serving as celebrity bartenders at Waterman’s Brewing Co., hoping to raise $50,000 to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
UNCW implements three-strikes policy for unvaccinated students, staff, faculty
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is implementing a policy for unvaccinated students, staff, and faculty.
Wilmington West Rotary to host Halloween-themed oyster roast
If you enjoy eating oysters and dressing up for Halloween, you may want to consider attending an event next month hosted by the Wilmington West Rotary.
Surf City Bridge Walk honors lives lost during September 11 attacks
Nearly a hundred people participated in the Surf City Bridge Walk Saturday morning to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of September 11.
Family of woman killed on 9/11 honor her memory with ceremony in Riegelwood
“While we mourn her passing, we’re not here because she died. We’re here because she lived,” Rev. Theodore Andrews said. “Anybody recognize that today? We’re here today because she lived.”
Wilmington Fire Department’s 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony of 9/11 brings together dozens of people
Today, many people gathered in front of the Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial at the Wilmington Fire Department’s Fire Station 2 at Empie Park for the 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony of 9/11.
5th Quarter September 10, 2021
Week 4 is done! There was a lot of great action.
‘We found no survivors there’ — Leland man recalls first-hand account as NYC firefighter on 9/11
“It almost feels like it was just a few days ago. And sometimes it feels like it never happened,” former NYC firefighter Richard Hogan said.
Twin Tower survivor remembers 9/11: ‘I knew that it was more than just a minor incident’
On the morning of September 11, 2001 , Alan Simmons was working at the World Trade Center.
Riegelwood woman remembers niece who died in World Trade Center on 9/11
The towers crumbled in New York City on September 11, 2001, but the heartbreak was felt around the country and impacted families everywhere, including in the Cape Fear.