5+ hour, 12+ min 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…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (322+ words) In 2024, magazine giant Southern Living ranked Wilmington as the South's No. 1 "City on the Rise." Since then, Wilmington has certainly been rising. In 2025, Wilmington joined Southern Living's overall list of the best cities in the South, coming in at 13th. Now,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (206+ words) In dire need of repairs, a former Wilmington school received a lifeline from a nearby church. According to an article in the May 24, 1989, Wilmington Morning Star, the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church secured the purchase of the Tileston School from…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (807+ words) Warm weather in the Wilmington area means that locals and visitors will soon be in search of sun, sand and surf. That's right. It's time to grab your gear and head to the area beaches. But a big question remains:…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (110+ words) The new store is located on Carolina Beach Road in the Village at Myrtle Grove shopping center. It features a CVS Pharmacy, a Starbucks, and an expanded fresh food and beach assortment. The new. .. New Target in Wilmington opens doors…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (58+ words) Wilmington has a lot of festivals, but one of the Port City's most popular and longest-running will soon return for its 34th year. Wilmington Greek Festival: What to know about parking, tickets, food Wilmington has a lot of festivals, but one…...

2+ week, 3+ 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…...

2+ week, 4+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (54+ words) Two Hoggard runners are among Wilmington's fastest track athletes of all time, and they're not stopping there. These Hoggard track stars are rewriting Wilmington distance records Hoggard High School's Riley Kiziah and Amelia Medlin aren't just among the fastest runners…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago  (78+ words) These villas in Wilmington offer a unique 'hotel on water' experience with luxury houseboat rentals on the Cape Fear River. Wilmington's floating hotel offers unique stay along the Cape Fear River Visitors looking to spend some time in Wilmington can…...