Wilmington’s Fit for Fun Center to reopen this week
A UNC Wilmington student was fatally struck by an Amtrak train on Tuesday in Clayton. The Wilmington Police Department says the driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Firefighters rescue person pinned inside crashed car. Updated: 42 minutes ago. DVFD says crews were able to free the person...
The Taste of Truckz food festival set to kick off in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC —The inaugural Taste of Truckz food festival is set to kick off this August. The food truck family day and fundraising event is all about community, flavor, and purpose. The event will be a delicious celebration of Wilmington’s vibrant food truck scene, featuring a diverse lineup of...
INTERVIEW: WWII Wilmington Home Front Coalition hosting ‘V-J Day’ event
Target evacuated after smoke was seen coming out of HVAC unit. A spokesperson for Wilmington Fire Department confirmed fire crews responded to a scene at Target Sunday evening. Updated: 20 minutes ago. Town officials say the beach safety unit was already in the area, having just performed water rescues, and...
The Under-The-Radar Antique Store In North Carolina Where Your Treasure Hunting Dreams Come True
In downtown Burgaw, North Carolina, there’s a red brick building where time travelers disguised as shoppers hunt for fragments of the past among carefully arranged historical artifacts. Burgaw Antique Place stands as a monument to preservation in this charming small town, offering visitors a chance to connect with...
The Good News Aug. 6-12
August is off to a flying start as teachers and kids gear up to return to school. Before getting back into the swing of bells, ball practice, and books, check out a concert, head off to the museum, or volunteer for a good cause. Let’s take a look at what Columbus has to offer in this week’s edition of the Good News.
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. These 2 North Carolina favorites made...
Two North Carolina bars with devoted followings made USA TODAY's list of Bars of the Year for 2025. One of Wilmington’s original craft cocktail bars -- The Blind Elephant -- has been described as home to spirits and secrets. Now, though, the secret is out. In Asheville, Little Jumbo, a laid-back yet high-spirited...
Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office warns public of scam calls
DVFD says crews were able to free the person and handed them off to Bladen County EMS. NC Court of Appeals rules on 2023 voluntary manslaughter conviction. NC Court of Appeals rules on 2023 voluntary manslaughter conviction. Wilmington’s Fit for Fun Center to reopen this week. Updated: 5 hours...
Firefighters rescue person pinned inside crashed car
A UNC Wilmington student was fatally struck by an Amtrak train on Tuesday in Clayton. The Wilmington Police Department says the driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. NC Court of Appeals rules on 2023 voluntary manslaughter conviction. Updated: 3 hours ago. NC Court of Appeals rules on...
Photos: North Carolina diver finds massive Megalodon tooth
The Megalodon tooth is one of the ocean's most coveted prehistoric treasures.
6 North Carolina Meat-And-Threes That Still Use Cast Iron And Real Butter
There’s something magical about walking into a restaurant where the aroma of real butter sizzling in cast iron skillets fills the air. Here in North Carolina, we’re blessed with authentic meat-and-three joints that haven’t given in to modern shortcuts. These beloved institutions serve up plates of Southern...
