3+ week, 4+ day ago   (186+ words) Week 1 of the 2026 North Carolina high school football season will arrive a day early for some teams. The threat of storms across the state on Friday, Aug. 21, has pushed dozens of teams to reschedule their season openers. Several games have…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (340+ words) A new report on pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways shows that Delaware's creeks may not always be safe for swimming. The report from PennEnvironment tested more than 600 sites around Pennsylvania's waterways for fecal indicator bacteria, and some of those sites hover…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (373+ words) Delaware appeals to many planning for retirement due to low taxes and a laid-back lifestyle, but crowded beaches and expensive amenities must be considered. If you thought that retiring to Delaware was going to be a smart financial move, you…...

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (158+ words) Two main streets in downtown Wilmington will be closed two hours before the start of the Caribbean Parade, which begins at noon on Saturday, Aug. 15. King Street from Fourth to 12th streets will be closed from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Market Street from…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (336+ words) Delaware state Rep. Josué Ortega, who was arrested Aug. 8 on a misdemeanor charge for reportedly punching a woman he was in a relationship with, isn't the only Delaware politician who has had brushes... Delaware state Rep. Josué Ortega, who was…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (611+ words) Soon wine producers will be able to ship their product directly to consumers, as Delaware’s new law takes effect Aug. 15. Backed by Rep. Michael Smith, the law will allow licensed wine producers to directly ship products to customers so long…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (690+ words) The start of the 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season is almost a month away. The NCHSAA regular season will kick off on Aug. 21 and run through Oct. 30, with the playoffs starting on Nov. 6. The top eight seeds in…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (240+ words) This summer, North Carolina is bracing for more than an influx of tourists wanting to visit the state's beautiful natural landscape. According to ABC11, state agriculture officials have confirmed that an invasive pest has been discovered in the Tar Heel State....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (745+ words) The challenge of moving to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision was felt by the Delaware defense in 2025. The Blue Hens had just one FBS-level recruiting class in place during their maiden Conference USA voyage. And while that defense…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (141+ words) As the 2026 North Carolina high school fall sports season gets underway, the StarNews will continue highlighting the area's top athletes in football, volleyball, boys soccer and more. Now it's time to recognize a group that often doesn't get the same…...