Dawson’s Creek home up for auction with a twist
Starting Friday, the bidding will begin online and continue until March 21st.
History with ‘Hud’: Reflecting on Wilmington’s destructive fire of 1886
Wilmington has experienced several major fires since its incorporation in 1739. But a multi-day blaze in February of 1886 was especially bad.
‘Mother of the mic:’ Wilmington native is considered the first-ever female rapper
Sha-rock -- whose birth name is Sharon Green -- grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, and soon moved to the South Bronx.
The mother of the mic is known for her long-winded raps in New York City. She became the first female MC in hip-hop history.
Warming Shelter ILM opens for record 5th time this winter
The shelter will remain open through Saturday morning, marking a total of 34 days in operation.
Leland Chick-fil-a remembers coworker killed in car crash
Cora Cartrette was killed while heading to work at the Chick-fil-A location in Leland Town Center.
Trump issues executive order aimed at expanding IVF
In an order made Tuesday, the president called for future policies to support lowering of costs associated with IVF treatments.
13th annual ‘Guns VS. Hoses’ set for March 1st
The 12th annual guns versus hoses charity hockey game is less than a month away.
Stump Hill Farms preparing to host first ever Brunswick County Fair
It will feature more than 20 amusement park rides, live music and performances, vendors, and livestock exhibitions.
Sunset Beach repeals metal shovel ban
During the 2023 beach season, the town’s fire department had to fill in nearly 500 holes that had been made and left unfilled by beachgoers.
‘Teacher of the Month’ traded in engineering for education
It takes a special kind of person to face challenges with a smile—especially when working with students on the brink of their teenage years.
Parents say children were called racial slurs by teacher at Columbus County school
Mirian McCoy and Charniska McCray said their daughters were called “monkey” and “slave” by a substitute teacher at Williams Township Elementary.
Marine Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply by March 1 deadline
Each year, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards more than 3,000 students with an average of $4,070 a year.
Pet Pals: Sweet, young Pit Bull mix looking for forever home
Polly is such a lovable, sweet gal who is ready to give all of her love to her new family.
NHCS Title XI committee meets to discuss district policies after President Trump recent executive order
"The more work we do and the more visible we are, the less likely that perpetrators will come out of the woodwork."
The Title XI committee members had a roundtable discussion to talk about sexual assault complaints in the school and what Title XI covers. The sexual assault survey of students in the district revealed that girls — and gay and lesbian students — were more likely to be harassed than others.
Opioid settlement funds making positive impact on Wilmington, New Hanover County
In 2024, the number of non-fatal overdoses decreased by more than 150 while deaths went down by almost 20.
Trump’s tariff on Canadian aluminum could harm American breweries
Local brewer says he's preparing for potential disruptions
President Donald Trump’s planned 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum could cause sweeping disruptions to the American alcohol industry when they go into effect on March 12.
New Hanover County Commissioners authorizes C-Pace program
The resolution authorizes the county to participate in North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Captial Expenditure program, also known as C-PACE.
Chairside confessional: How Black men turn to barbers to talk about their problems
"You can talk to someone. You can reach out to someone... That's a big outlet, and not many people have that outlet."
Studies show that nearly 60% of Black men report feeling stigmatized when seeking mental health care. One in three rural Black men also reported they experienced suicidal ideation or thoughts of death.
CFCC’s Junior Sea Devils Cheer Clinic
The clinic, held at the Joe & Barbara Schwartz Center, welcomed children ages 6 to 12 to experience a day of sideline cheers, stunts, tumbling, and dancing.
Puppy love at Flytrap Brewing
Flytrap Brewing was the place to be for animal lovers as many gathered to celebrate “Puppy Love” in partnership with Paws Place Rescue.
Full Court Press February 14, 2025
Week nine
The regular season has concluded. Up next is the conference tournament next week.
Finding joy in memory: Valentine’s Day without a loved one
-Valentine’s Day can stir up emotions we don’t always expect, serving as a reminder that being loved sometimes outweighs the feeling of no longer having that love.
Wilmington to welcome first Catholic High School in a century
The Father Thomas F. Price Catholic High School is set to open in the fall of this year as part of a partnership between St. Mary’s and St. Mark’s Catholic Schools.
New Hanover County Register of Deeds hosts free weddings for Valentine’s Day
On Friday, eight couples received a wedding ceremony free of charge at the Register of Deeds’ office.