The town of Leland released an update on the May 16 house explosion that damaged four homes and injured two people.

Thomas Clay Robinson Jr., 44, has been charged with felony serious injury by vehicle, driving while impaired, reckless ...

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Welcome summer! The Wilmington area's 11 beaches offer plenty to do while you're soaking up rays and enjoying that ocean ...

Manatees are increasingly frequenting NC waters. But as the state's coastal population increases, sharing the water can ...

Brunswick County Schools announce leadership changes for principals and assistant principals for the 2025-26 school year, ...

The Lincoln Forest neighborhood in Wilmington is named after Lincoln Street, which honors President Abraham Lincoln. The ...

A heat dome is causing high temperatures in the eastern U.S. High temperatures are expected to persist through next weekend.

Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. And welcome to summer. To make the most of it, here’s a look at some of our recent articles ...

Aidyn LoVetro, a Wilmington resident and LongHorn Steakhouse employee, won second place in the restaurant chain's Steak Master Series. The competition, held in Orlando, Florida, involved a written ...

Leland Fire Chief Ronnie Hayes on June 19, 2025, talks about next steps in the investigation of a recent home explosion on ...

After nearly two days of searching waters near Holden Beach, the body of a 23-year-old missing swimmer has been recovered and ...