What an expert says about alcohol and cancer risks
Dr. Maguire explains that alcohol is linked to several cancers, including those of the mouth, throat, and liver.
Veterans invited to PACT Act workshop on Saturday
The workshop is open to all veterans and their families. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and learn about the PACT Act, which provides expanded healthcare, compensation, and other benefits for veterans.
American Red Cross volunteer travels to California for relief efforts
As wildfires continue to devastate California, people across the country are stepping in to help. One of those volunteers is Gene Pavone, who has been working with the American Red Cross since 2012.
Two dead following mobile home fire in Supply
Two people are dead following an early morning mobile home fire in Supply.
Exploring connections with yourself in the new year
Spiritual wellbeing is defined as a state of contentment derived from meaningful connections with one’s inner self.
Jay Leno helps pick best car at Wilson Center classic car show
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno was a surprise guest judge who helped decide the event’s Best in Show car.
Local reaction to social district pilot program in Wilmington
If the pilot program goes into effect, people could take alcoholic beverages from one establishment to another on 3 Saturdays in February, between noon and 5 in the evening.
The new year calls for learning a new skill
Demarco adds that cooking for yourself every day can be a battle, but meal prepping for a few days can help a lot.
Now that we are in the new year, some of us have in mind to chop up a new skill to feel better about ourselves. So, we took our curiosity to the kitchen, where Chef Kevin Demarco with Demarco Family Kitchen teaches us a new skill– cooking.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity honors the life and legacy of President Carter
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity held a memorial service in honor of former president and Habitat for Humanity champion Jimmy Carter on Thursday.
Uncertain weather ahead: NCDOT prepares roads for potential ice
the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has begun brining roads in several counties.
The Nature Conservancy begins Controlled Burn Season
These controlled burns are essential for knocking back shrubs and other vegetation, which creates space for native plants to thrive.
Menorah lighting underway in Downtown Wilmington
Usually, Wilmington's public lighting happens on the first night of Hanukkah, but this year, the lighting was postponed because Hanukkah began on Christmas this year.
In the Hebrew calendar, months are based on the moon’s cycles, while Christianity works off the Gregorian calendar — which follows the sun.
History with ‘Hud’: Marking 100 years since Cape Fear Hotel opened in downtown
The building is still lived in today as the only surviving major downtown hotel built before World War Two, but serves a much different purpose than when first welcoming guests.
The Warming Shelter ILM needs extra help with its extended days of operation
"I don't think I've missed one day since the four years we've been open."
McBride tells me she has extended the operation days of the shelter to Wednesday, the 15th. At first, the last day was Saturday the 11th. But they need some extra helping hands.
Pender County Commissioners vote against allowing alcohol in parks during special events
The vote came about due to a proposal that would have brought a collegiate baseball summer team to Pender County.
New contract puts Union Rescue Squad future in jeopardy
In September, Union Rescue Squad received an email from Pender EMS stating that a new contract had been sent to the station. The new contract would require Union Rescue, an all-volunteer station, to respond to 60 percent of all calls in their district.
New Year’s resolutions: Taking care of your mental health in 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, many of us feel the pressure to make drastic changes and completely reinvent ourselves. But Shaina Frank, a licensed clinical mental health counselor at Allora Rise in Wilmington, believes that this approach isn’t always the best way to start the year. Instead, she advocates for a gentler, more thoughtful approach to improving mental health.
Several Southport seniors remain displaced after PTC 8
One of those people is 80-year-old Dorothy Wade. Wade’s apartment in building 251 was completely flooded. She said she lost everything, including her car.
January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
It’s a disease that can be treated if detected early by screening and prevented with the HPV vaccine.
Local youth flag football team wins ‘Under the Lights’ National Championship
4th grade Wilmington Charges went a perfect 18-0 this season
As the sport of flag football continues to grow, Wilmington’s youth keep making their mark.
In the sunshine state, the 4th grade Wilmington Chargers completed their undefeated season, winning the Under the Lights national championship in Tampa.
Wilmington City Council approves first reading for a social district in the Brooklyn Arts District
"It is a chance to build economic growth within the district and at the beginning of the year, which is also the slowest time of the year."
For three Saturdays in February, between noon and 5 P.M., if you have a plastic cup with the appropriate labeling, you can walk around the 10-block radius in the arts district with an adult drink in hand.
Castle Hayne Station 13 under fire over firefighter health concerns
The International Association of Firefighters sent a letter to several New Hanover County officials which claimed firefighters who have worked at station 13 on Castle Hayne Road have a higher than normal amount of serious health issues.
Warming Shelter ILM to open again tonight, in need of volunteers
This is not the first time the shelter has opened this winter as it opened in early and mid-December.
New Year’s resolutions: Staying healthy in 2025
This week we have the tips you need to keep those resolutions, including one of the most popular ones—to eat healthier and exercise more.