Father and son receive awards from the North Carolina Coast Guard after saving a life
A father-son duo who rescued a man off the Cape Fear coast, rewarded today by the Coast Guard for saving a life.
Wilmington Sharks rally around host family, player who lost home in fire
Families have volunteered to host the Sharks players for the entire season, saying they become just like family. For one of the host families, that meant experiencing a major loss together.
Topsail Beach vacationers unearth treasure and family fun
What happens when fun in the sun turns into a treacherous treasure hunt? After time apart due to hurricanes and the pandemic, the FitzGerald family decided to revive a family tradition for the younger scallywags.
Couple finds enormous shark’s teeth on Topsail Beach
Samantha and Donovan Reeves say they were searching for shells and shark teeth to commemorate their visit to Topsail Beach, when they found two enormous shark’s teeth.
Heading to an event at Riverfront Park this weekend? Here are your parking options
The first of three sold out Widespread Panic concerts kicks off tonight at the city’s recently opened Riverfront Park. As a reminder, more than 5,000 public parking spaces are available within walking distance of Riverfront Park, which does not include private parking options.
City of Wilmington, ready for some Widespread Panic all weekend
Wilmington city leaders and businesses prepare for an onslaught of music fans as the Live Oak Bank Pavilion at the Riverfront Park plays host to Widespread Panic for three sold out shows over the weekend.
YWCA’s Potluck for Peace teaches kids about skin color differences
Teaching kids about race and diversity through interactive activities, that’s the idea behind the Potluck for Peace held on Thursday.
Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance partners with county for vaccine events
A shot and a beer. The Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance has teamed up with New Hanover County Health to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
Former Chadbourn police chief facing additional felony charges
Former Chadbourn police chief Anthony Spivey making an appearance in court today, and now facing additional charges.
New Hanover County Commissioner under investigation
New Hanover County’s commission chair is coming under fire over a recent complaint filed with the Wilmington Police Department.
Family raises thousands of dollars from golf tournament honoring Hugh Primrose
The man who says he was lucky enough to shoot 8 hole in ones, caught a bad break with the cancer diagnoses. In less than a year from the diagnoses, Hugh would pass away. He was 67.
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce wants to share the wealth, extending deadline for $4.5 M grant
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has $4.5 in city and county grant money to distribute, so it’s extending its application until late July for hospitality, retail and service industry grants.
NC film industry on track to have record year
Wilmywood is back. The film industry in Wilmington and North Carolina as a whole is on the path to potentially have a record-breaking year.
Crowded animal shelter offers free pets
The Pender County Animal Shelter is offering some pets up for adoption free of charge.
Wave Transit brings rides on demand to you
Instead of walking to bus stops, a new Wave Transit Program will bring a ride to you.
New ordinance in Ocean Isle Beach allows beachgoers to bring wind-powered sunshades
Beachgoers at Ocean Isle Beach are no longer limited to umbrellas for shade. The town issued a new ordinance leaving room for more options.
New Hanover Co. year-round students head back to the classroom
The hallways of Codington Elementary School are bustling yet again as students enrolled in year-round school went back to the classroom on Wednesday morning.
2021 Patriot Games Weekend kick off Thursday
The 2021 Annual Patriot Games Weekend is a fun-filled three days of activities for the whole family. It kicks off Thursday and runs through Saturday.
Live Oak Bank announced as title sponsor of Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Riverfront Park Amphitheater will soon have a new name.
Live Nation has announced that Live Oak Bank will be the new name-in-title sponsor of Wilmington’s Riverfront Park Amphitheater.
Disaster preparedness expo in Pender County
The Pender County Long Term Recovery Group co-hosts an expo designed to be a one-stop shop for people who need disaster preparedness items and information, as well as free legal advice and Covid-19 vaccine information.
Mom to Mom: Healthy snacks to eat on the go
Many people are on the go this time of year and with all the hassle of getting ready for vacations it’s hard to eat healthy.
Historian talks about family’s incredible survival story aboard the Titanic
Visitors to the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach got an intimate look at a family who survived the Titanic.
New Hanover County Board of Education recesses meeting due to unruly crowd
The New Hanover County Board of Education recessed its regular meeting tonight at 8:30 p.m.
Lakeless in Boiling Spring Lakes: city’s hopes of summer on the water dried up
Hope for a summer on the water is drying up for Boiling Spring Lakes residents as the city gets ready to enter its third year of dried lake beds.