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Longtime film fest surfs into Wilmington after decade on Outer Banks
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (84+ words) A longtime film festival returns to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Aug. 7-9 for surf-themed documentaries, short films and music videos. Longtime film fest surfs into Wilmington after decade on Outer Banks Back in 2001, longtime Wilmington actor, writer, musician and surfer Zach…...
Wilmington stand-up, producer finds success with 'secret' comedy shows
3+ day, 4+ hour 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…...
National buzz and funky, fresh flavors at Wilmington-area restaurants
3+ day, 7+ min ago (353+ words) There's lots to love from this week's food news -- a crunchy and funky flavor bomb, a deep, rich mole sauce, and a local bar that is getting national appreciation. To read more about people and places making the Wilmington area…...
Police respond to assault on Coliseum Boulevard in Greensboro
18+ hour, 57+ min ago (54+ words) From ways to save on school supplies to healthy lunch ideas and tips for managing AI, experts share advice for families as kids start the school year. From ways to save on school supplies to healthy lunch ideas and tips…...
Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid
6+ min ago (159+ words) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate his political allies, a move that comes after weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination…...
Raleigh eases water restrictions after lake levels improve from recent rainfalls
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (433+ words) Recent rainfall and additional rain forecast this week have helped improve water supplies in the Triangle, prompting Raleigh to ease water restrictions while Durham keeps tighter conservation measures in place. Falls Lake has risen to 84% capacity, and Raleigh announced it…...
High power bills? Blame bad state policies, not data centers
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (741+ words) Director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life, Research Editor, John Locke Foundation A new report from the John Locke Foundation features a county-by-county energy poverty index for North Carolina. The previous research brief discussed the findings and the…...
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (392+ words) The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that it does not include football players who signed…...
Dollar drops after Trump, Japan confirm market intervention
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (166+ words) The U.S. dollar weakened sharply against the Japanese yen on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets. Before late last week, the dollar was trading above 163 yen, touching 40-year highs. After regulators…...
'Be there for your neighbors' Mt. Airy residents rebuild after historic flooding
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (296+ words) Businesses along Riverside Drive in Mount Airy are reeling from extensive damage, with owners and the community coming together to clean up and rebuild. “It’s like complete shock, just to see everything’s destroyed,” property owner Maria Perez said. The damage…...