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4 things we learned from Wilmington's historic first night of flag football

4 things we learned from Wilmington's historic first night of flag football

Girls flag football officially arrived in Wilmington as Hoggard, North Brunswick and Ashley opened the sanctioned era with Week 1 wins.
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Gas station chain plans two locations in Brunswick County

Gas station chain plans two locations in Brunswick County

Another national convenience store chain is bringing two new locations to Brunswick County.
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Festival for the Eno Alters Schedule Due to Climate Concerns and Accessibility Projects

Festival for the Eno Alters Schedule Due to Climate Concerns and Accessibility Projects

The Festival for the Eno, an event that has historically drawn thousands to the Eno River banks around the Fourth of July for nearly five decades, is undergoing significant changes. The Eno River Association, the organization behind the festival, has decided to move the event from its traditional summer timing due to increasingly extreme heat and unpredictable weather patterns in North Carolina. This year, the festival did not take place in July. Instead, the association will host a smaller 60th-anniversary celebration on Saturday, featuring a fall benefit concert and a free community event in downtown Durham. The decision was influenced by an internal review initiated after Executive Director Ryan Fehrman joined the organization, which also considered rising operational costs, with the 2025 festival budget approaching $400,000. The festival's traditional location is also undergoing accessibility improvements, which would have conflicted with a July event, providing an additional reason for the schedule re...
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Who's paying the highest property taxes in the Wilmington area?

Who's paying the highest property taxes in the Wilmington area?

Here are property tax rates for municipalities in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties.
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WalletHub ranks North Carolina among top 15 happiest states in U.S.

WalletHub ranks North Carolina among top 15 happiest states in U.S.

WalletHub rankings were made based on three key metrics. See where North Carolina ranked among top 15.
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Marshall rejects age restriction for unsupervised youths at parks

Marshall rejects age restriction for unsupervised youths at parks

In its initial discussion with Town Administrator Ryan Cody on its parks ordinance Aug. 17 , the board considered 16 years old and up for its rules.
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Five takeaways from UNC's 2026-27 ACC basketball schedule

Five takeaways from UNC's 2026-27 ACC basketball schedule

The UNC men's basketball schedule is now complete, with ACC opponents released on Wednesday. Here's five takeaways from the mid-week release.
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Repeated Flooding Highlights Disaster Policy Gaps in North Carolina Mobile Home Parks

Repeated Flooding Highlights Disaster Policy Gaps in North Carolina Mobile Home Parks

The Hyder Mountain Road mobile home park in Clyde, North Carolina, has experienced four major floods in the past 20 years, including catastrophic events during Hurricane Frances in 2004, Tropical Storm Fred in 2021, and Hurricane Helene in 2024. Despite federal floodplain maps identifying the area as high-risk, the park continues to operate, with new tenants moving into flood-prone lots. The federal buyout program, designed to mitigate disaster risks, often excludes mobile homes, leaving residents vulnerable to repeated flooding. Local authorities have not taken steps to prevent the reoccupation of these hazardous areas, and mobile home park owners have shown little interest in participating in buyout programs. The situation underscores significant gaps in disaster management policies, particularly for mobile home communities, which are a critical source of affordable housing in the United States.
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These historic Wilmington neighborhoods know how to make an entrance

These historic Wilmington neighborhoods know how to make an entrance

Take a look at five historic Wilmington neighborhoods that have distinct entrances, including three of the town's oldest suburbs.
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Possible Waterspout Observed at Lake Waccamaw

Possible Waterspout Observed at Lake Waccamaw

A possible waterspout was spotted near Lynn’s Place on Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Witnesses reported seeing a funnel cloud just outside the no-wake line before heavy rain obscured the spout. Waterspouts, which form similarly to tornadoes, can pose significant danger to those nearby. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley recorded over two inches of rain in Whiteville by 5 p.m., following an inch of rainfall the previous day. The National Weather Service in Wilmington noted that conditions at Lake Waccamaw were conducive to the formation of a short-lived waterspout, although no official reports were received.
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Brunswick County residents face Flock concerns and new plans

Brunswick County residents face Flock concerns and new plans

From new investigations to new roads, here is what you need to know about what's growing on in Brunswick County.
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Heavy Rain Causes Flooding and Road Collapse in Ogden, NC

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding and Road Collapse in Ogden, NC

Residents in Ogden, North Carolina, are expressing concerns after heavy rainfall on Sunday night caused significant flooding and worsened damage to a collapsed cut-through road connecting the Ogden and Murrayville communities. The area received approximately 8 inches (203 mm) of rain, turning a small creek into a 'raging river,' according to local resident Witchek. The cut-through had already collapsed two weeks earlier during a storm on August 21, and the recent rainfall has exacerbated the situation. The creek, designated as a 100-year flood zone, has been a recurring source of flooding issues for nearby homes, with water levels rising dangerously close to some foundations. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has stated that crews will assess the damage and plan repairs once the water recedes. (Source: WWAYTV3, 2026-09-07 22:09:46 GMT)