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New Hanover denied the Sledge Forest development. Here's what's next.
New Hanover's county manager stepped in to block the development of Sledge Forest. Here's what comes next.
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Cease-and-desist issued over AI-generated Michael Lee campaign ad
State Senator Michael Lee has been issued a cease-and-desist letter over claims about his opponent made in an AI-generated campaign advertisement.
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New Hanover's 17-year life expectancy divide fuels Hub's reporting
New Hanover County has a 17 year life expectancy gap. Local journalists are working together to find out why.
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A Wilmington festival celebrates going booze-free this weekend
A Wilmington festival looks to do something rare by celebrating creativity without an assist from (or the hindrance of) alcohol.
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These 23 Wilmington spots are well known to 'One Tree Hill' fans
In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the premiere of "One Tree Hill," here are 23 Wilmington locations that every fan of the show should visit.
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Wilmington-area beach among America's most accessible, study says
Beach travel isn't always easy, but one recent study found this Wilmington-area beach was among the easiest to reach in the U.S.
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Man pleads guilty to murder in 2022 Surf City death
The suspect in a 2022 fatal stabbing in Pender County pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced on Sept. 18.
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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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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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18 things to do in the Wilmington area for the last weekend of summer
From a bawdy, puppet-powered musical and a touring Netflix comic to concerts and festivals, there's a ton going on in Wilmington this weekend.
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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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After historic state title, is Hoggard soccer still Wilmington's best?
One year after winning a state title, Hoggard boys soccer has faced plenty of adversity in 2026. Here's why the Vikings are still thriving.
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