Laney Wrestling rolls over Hoggard in dual action
The Laney Buccaneers recorded six pins on Friday night on their way to the 71-12 win over the Hoggard Vikings in Mideastern Conference action. The Bucs remain undefeated within the conference.
Chamber of Commerce hosts BBQ for elected officials
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce hosted their elected officials BBQ this evening, recognizing New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender Counties.
UNCW Athletics set to begin Summer Coaches Tour
The UNCW Seahawk Club is partnering with the UNCW Alumni Association to launch a Summer Social Coaches Tour. The first of four stops in the Wilmington area will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St., in downtown Wilmington.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity building two homes in seven days
Habitat for Humanity’s most recent project is attempting to take their impressive work to another level, building homes for two deserving recipients in just one week.
‘Start Up’ TV show filming episodes of its ninth season in Wilmington
A TV show covering stories of small business owners around the country is in the Cape Fear filming episodes for its ninth season.
Less people are getting COVID-19 vaccines in Pender County
Pender County seeing a drop in the number of residents seeking COVID-19 vaccines.
Big inning leads Wilmington Sharks past Morehead City
The Wilmington Sharks scored six runs in the 2nd inning on Thursday night, as they took it to the Morehead City Marlins, 8-0. The victory is the Sharks first of the season.
Coach K speaks out on retirement decision
Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski spoke out publicly for the first time Thursday on his decision to retire after the 2021-2022 season.
Police chief gives update on worker injured at Southport ferry terminal
A worker injured in an accident at the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal is on the road to recovery.
Shining in the Classroom, Jacob Evans named to Academic All-District team
UNCW senior midfielder Jacob Evans has been named as a First-Team selection on the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District 3 Men’s Soccer Team.
Stellar season earns McShea Ping All-Region honors
Blake McShea, the Colonial Athletic Association’s Golfer of the Year, added to his senior season accolades by being named to the Ping Division I All-Region East team by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
Large check presented to the Good Shepherd Center
The Good Shepherd Center was presented with a big check, to help support its programs.
The Cape Fear sees a decline in unemployment rate
A downward trend in local unemployment rates, now being seen across the Cape Fear.
Local Duke fans react to Coach K’s retirement announcement
The world of college basketball received some big news on Wednesday with Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski announcing his retirement.
‘Orange Mailbox Project’ connects New Hanover County youth with pen pals
A new initiative hoping to connect local youth through letters, has orange mail boxes popping up throughout New Hanover County.
Front Street Brewery opens new taproom
Front Street Brewery is reopening its event space as a taproom.
‘People are going to die’: Lockwood Folly Inlet dangerously shallow
As summer approaches, the Lockwood Folly Inlet is reaching the danger zone with alarmingly shallow waters.
Student’s speech as CFCC board meeting bring up long-held concerns
As student body president, PJ Eby acted as a mouthpiece for students. But this year, Eby said she felt most board members didn’t pay much attention to student needs.
Ashley standout Saniya Rivers named Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year
In its 36th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Saniya Rivers of Eugene Ashley High School in Wilmington, N.C. is the 2020-21 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
‘Teacher of the Week’ introducing students to high-paying, in-demand food industry service careers
Students at Heide Trask High School are now home for summer vacation but recently we visited the campus to surprise one of the teachers as our ‘Teacher of the Week.’
Mom to Mom: Hacks to help make life easier in the kitchen
Who doesn’t want to save time when you’re prepping a meal? The internet is full of hacks that are supposed to streamline things, but do they work?
Council goes against Planning Board, approves another car wash on Carolina Beach Road
Another car wash will soon be coming to the City of Wilmington.
Cape Fear Flipper Club brings competitive pinball to the port city
The sights and competitive pinball have made their way to the Cape Fear
Wilmington City Council votes in favor of balanced budget, lower tax rate
At its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Wilmington City Council approved the first reading of the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.