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Two historic buildings once housed Wilmington Police Department
For more than 40 years, Wilmington police operated out of a building that was formerly offices for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
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Brunswick store sells more lottery tickets than anywhere else in NC
A new report from the N.C. State Auditor's Office found that a Brunswick County store was the top lottery retailer in the state.
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Why Cape Fear Community College is growing so fast
Enrollment is soaring at Cape Fear Community College. Here's how that growth compares to UNC System schools.
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Ex-hotel worker pleads guilty to identity thefts in Wilmington
A former Wilmington hotel worker was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to identity theft.
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Wilmington plays Florida in season 2 premiere of ABC show | Exclusive
A Wilmington-shot ABC series made its season-2 premiere Sept. 15, with local sets and locations used to create the show's South Florida setting.
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Stop work order issued for New Hanover trail | Exclusive
A temporary stop work order has been issued for a future New Hanover County trail following unauthorized land disturbance.
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'Alternate' rental business approved in Brunswick beach town
Oak Island approved a new vehicle rental business with strict conditions, including a 25-year-old age limit for drivers.
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Watch Olivia Rodrigo Sing ‘Strong Enough’ for Sheryl Crow in Nashville
The pop star made a surprise appearance at the BMI Troubadour ceremony, which honored 2026 recipient Crow with performances by Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, and more
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Record tourism spending fuels jobs, tax savings in the Wilmington area
Wilmington-area tourism set a record in 2025, with visitor spending surpassing $2.65 billion and marking the fifth consecutive year of growth.
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Conservation programs hinge on races few Wilmington voters know
Voters in Wilmington will elect soil and water conservation supervisors who manage local natural resource programs.
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5 things to know about tourism in the Wilmington area
Tourists contributed billions to the local economy in 2025. Here are 5 things to know about visitor spending.
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Wilmington bar closes after fatal summer shooting
A downtown Wilmington bar where a fatal shooting occurred in June has closed and a new business is moving in.
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