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Top 5 best golf courses in the Wilmington area, according to readers

Top 5 best golf courses in the Wilmington area, according to readers

StarNews readers cast more than 11,500 votes for their favorite area golf courses. These were the top five.
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These two New Hanover beach towns are 'more than just sand and surf'

These two New Hanover beach towns are 'more than just sand and surf'

Two Wilmington-area beaches were named among the best in the U.S. for families seeking "more than just sand and surf."
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From the archives: Vice president vacations on New Hanover island

From the archives: Vice president vacations on New Hanover island

Even with low-key arrivals, a vice president and his family's vacations to the Wilmington area attracted attention.
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Indian Battery Material Producer Epsilon Invests $650 Million in North Carolina Anode Facility

Indian Battery Material Producer Epsilon Invests $650 Million in North Carolina Anode Facility

Indian Battery Material Producer Epsilon Invests $650 Million in North Carolina Anode Facility
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Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady

Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy
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Don’t let summer gear sit out all fall—protect your patio now

Don’t let summer gear sit out all fall—protect your patio now

Get your outdoor space ready for fall with deck boxes, patio furniture covers, cushion storage, grill protection and seasonal maintenance essentials.
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World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy
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New Hanover among top 10 NC counties for wage recovery. See the full list

New Hanover among top 10 NC counties for wage recovery. See the full list

North Carolina had a record-shattering fiscal year for unpaid wage recovery, with New Hanover ranking among the top counties. Here's the list.
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Lettuce-linked parasitic outbreak spreads. See map, more updates

Lettuce-linked parasitic outbreak spreads. See map, more updates

The outbreak specifically tied to recalled lettuce has grown to include two new states. Plus, FDA information gives insight into where it was sold.
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Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released

Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released

Wall Street will get financial updates from some of the nation’s biggest retailers this week, along with more details from the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting
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Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade

Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade

Shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in July as a boost from government tax refunds faded
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US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses