19+ hour, 38+ min 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   (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…...

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, 2+ 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (75+ words) Deep in the woods of New Hanover County lies a one-of-a-kind retreat where the party never ends and freedom is the only rule. In the woods near Wilmington lies a 'World' where the party never ends The first sign that…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (53+ words) With officers not charged in the shooting death of a Wilmington man in a parking deck, the victim's oldest sister believes she has to keep speaking out. Wilmington shooting victim's sister leads call for justice | Exclusive A younger version of…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (67+ words) Wilmington could be getting a new hospital not too far in the distant future, but a number of hospitals have called Wilmington home over the decades. Historic Wilmington building once housed 'the neatest little hospital' With news that Wilmington could…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (78+ words) From department stores to a sushi bar, these well-known downtown Wilmington buildings have seen a few changes over the years. A closer look at these Wilmington buildings reveals storied past With history around every corner of downtown Wilmington, it's little…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (630+ words) Today many people across the country are celebrating 250 years of American Independence. While many are celebrating the big day with parades, cookouts and fireworks displays, it's also important to remember that many of our nation's forefathers fought difficult battles so…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (193+ words) The suspect in a hostage situation shot himself and was in life-threatening condition as of Sunday, June 28, according to a Wilmington Police Department news release. In response to a possible armed hostage situation, police responded to the 500 block of Camway…...