2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (287+ words) A day after terrorist attacks rocked the country, a Wilmington-based ship received its orders to protect the nation's waterways. According to a story in the Sept. 13, 2001, Wilmington Morning Star, the Coast Guard cutter Diligence set out from downtown Wilmington to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (72+ words) It's Friday evening in Wilmington's Cargo District, and a bar is packed with comedy fans who didn't know the show's location until this morning. Wilmington stand-up, producer finds success with 'secret' comedy shows It's a Friday evening at the Tap…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (81+ words) Cape Fear Community College will sublease the building formerly occupied by Avelo Airlines at Wilmington International Airport. The college plans to use the facility for an aviation maintenance... New tenant takes over former Avelo building in Wilmington | Exclusive (This story…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (51+ words) Colorful, photogenic and a consistently delicious way to cool off, frozen cocktails seem to be everywhere. It’s not just your imagination. The global frozen drink market is booming and projected to reach about $15 billion by 2033, according to Dataintelo... Cool off…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (137+ words) With 2026 marking America's 250th anniversary, July 4 celebrations are shaping up to be bigger and better than ever across the Wilmington area. Your complete guide to America’s 250th birthday in the Wilmington area This year marks the 250th birthday of the United States. When…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1697+ words) The news — that people either gain or lose 17 years based on where they live — shocked a small sample of people interviewed in the respective communities, though those who identified with the group bearing the shorter lifespan were undoubtedly jaded. “This…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (94+ words) Wilmington is removing several aging trees along South Third and Orange streets due to public safety concerns. The project involves the removal of 12 trees identified as declining or at the end of... Why some Wilmington trees need to come down…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (60+ words) A new album from a former Wilmington musician is getting national coverage in the music press, including in longtime publication Rolling Stone. Former Wilmington musician's new album earns coverage in Rolling Stone A new album from a former Wilmington musician…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (55+ words) The latest safety ratings released for Wilmington-area hospitals show good marks for one and a low rating for another. New safety ratings show good and bad at Wilmington-area hospitals Safety grades have been released for Wilmington-area hospitals, with one earning…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (478+ words) Connecting Wilmington to Raleigh via passenger rail has been a work in progress at the state level for decades. Beyond providing a public transportation option between the state capital and the Port City, the costly project would put Wilmington on…...