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Wilmington Star-News
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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Wilmington Star-News
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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Wilmington Star-News
Brunswick community shut down in 'David v. Goliath' battle with county
A Southport community took on Brunswick County after staff approved a stormwater plan that residents argue shows stormwater dumping onto their property.
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Wilmington Star-News
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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Wilmington Star-News
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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Wilmington Star-News
Can North Brunswick finally beat New Hanover? 4 bold Week 5 predictions
Conference play has arrived. Here are four bold predictions for Wilmington-area high school football in Week 5 of the 2026 season.
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Wilmington Star-News
Brunswick city residents question if new flood rules are enough
A Brunswick County city now requires new homes to be built higher, but residents say the change is too late.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
What's the story with Asheville's Flat Iron Building?
A fire recently forced the evacuation of Asheville's historic Flat Iron Hotel. Learn more of the story behind the landmark building.
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Wilmington Star-News
Why this rural New Hanover area could be the next development hotspot
With much of New Hanover's rural space being transformed into bustling suburbs, this quiet area is poised to be the next hotspot for development.
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Wilmington Star-News
NC property tax limits could cut millions from local budgets
A property tax levy limit is on the November ballot. What does it mean, and how would Wilmington-area counties be affected?
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Minnesota Lynx Player Kayla McBride and Sister Open New Coffee Shop in Concord, NC
Minnesota Lynx Player Kayla McBride and Sister Open New Coffee Shop in Concord, NC
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Wilmington Star-News
Wilmington-shot film gets international premiere, to screen locally
An independent movie filmed in Wilmington recently had its world premiere at the prestigious Edinburgh International Film Festival in Scotland.
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