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Business
- Sep 5, 2018 Wilmington taxi industry calls foul on ‘unequal law enforcement’ from city Sep 5, 2018
- Nov 18, 2018 Bill’s Brewing Company to quadruple production with new brewhouse and taproom Nov 18, 2018
- Jul 2, 2019 Sideboard Cafe hopes to wean gamers off virtual entertainment with board games, local beer Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 Waterline Brewing Company expands Kölsch production in IPA-dominated market Jul 16, 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 New Anthem scales up for state markets, new taproom set to open in South Front District Aug 4, 2019
- Sep 13, 2019 Wilmington store wins rights to $1 million rare game collection from estate of early Internet developer Sep 13, 2019
- Nov 14, 2019 ‘Mexicano auténtico’: Villaseñor brothers launch second Los Portales restaurant Nov 14, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019 Surf City brewery first in North Carolina to use can holders edible by marine wildlife Nov 20, 2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Communications cooperative looks for $25 million to bring fiber-optic to Pender’s rural ‘hinterlands’ Dec 20, 2019
- Jan 23, 2020 New Wilmington distillery to open in old wood shop on Castle Street Jan 23, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Wilmington’s Flying Machine set to begin distribution across state line Jan 27, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 Bill’s builds new brewhouse, aims to set up taproom in growing Market Street campus Feb 4, 2020
- Feb 10, 2020 Blake Farm: Court docs detail a development deal gone sour in Pender County Feb 10, 2020
- Feb 17, 2020 Mason Inlet Distillery the latest Wilmington-area liquor maker to hit ABC shelves Feb 17, 2020
- Feb 18, 2020 Pender fiber-optic project aims to reach 6,000 homes, new data shows serious ‘digital divide’ Feb 18, 2020
- Feb 20, 2020 Alcove Beer Garden newest addition to Cargo District’s incubator hub the ‘Outpost’ Feb 20, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Solar farm and property owners take Burgaw to court in dispute over property rights Mar 9, 2020
- Mar 20, 2020 After public pressure, sand mine in Hampstead tabled indefinitely Mar 20, 2020
- Apr 2, 2020 New Hanover ABC retail sales up nearly 50 percent in March, no plans to close stores Apr 2, 2020
- May 21, 2020 In Pictures: Largest ship in its history ushers Port of Wilmington into the ‘big ship era’ May 21, 2020
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Crime
- Aug 7, 2019 Horse neglect likely took time, some allege it was intentional; New Hanover Sheriff still investigating Aug 7, 2019
- Aug 21, 2019 Freddie Fralin sentenced to at least 25 years for fatal 2017 shooting in Wilmington Northside district Aug 21, 2019
- Jan 21, 2020 Four detectives cleared in shooting death of wanted Wilmington man who was on the run Jan 21, 2020
- Jan 28, 2020 Court appearance: Child sex case against Wilmington teacher turned over to special state prosecutor Jan 28, 2020
- Apr 15, 2020 Pender arrests third suspect in ‘heinous’ murder of UNCW student, brother and sister face possible death penalty Apr 15, 2020
- Apr 24, 2020 Questions surround death of Hannah Faith as Pender stays silent, citing ongoing investigation Apr 24, 2020
- May 7, 2020 ‘Vigilante group’ including New Hanover deputy allegedly threatens Laney High senior in case of mistaken identity May 7, 2020
- May 8, 2020 New Hanover deputy fired, now facing criminal charges for role in Pender County ‘vigilante mob’ May 8, 2020
- May 12, 2020 Footage and witness testimony shed more light on armed mob that came to Pender County home May 12, 2020
- May 18, 2020 Roommates: WPD ‘dropped the ball’ on missing Wilmington women, began search nine days after report filed May 18, 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 Wilmington mayor says ‘this was to incite a riot,’ but protestors dispute politicians’ claims Jun 10, 2020
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Economics
- Aug 22, 2019 No attempt to protect 110 acres of open land on Topsail Island after $7.9 million listing Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 23, 2019 Stormwater runoff and development’s increasing impact on the coastal environments of Topsail and Stump Sound Aug 23, 2019
- Aug 25, 2019 The ‘broken link’ between developers and economic, environmental benefits of low impact development Aug 25, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 Recent death from shellfish bacteria shows difficulty in tracing contamination in diversified market Oct 11, 2019
- Nov 3, 2019 Surf City can only use fraction of Juniper Swamp wastewater fields as sewer system reaches capacity Nov 3, 2019
- Nov 24, 2019 UNCW goes with big name beers over local breweries in first year of alcohol sales Nov 24, 2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Communications cooperative looks for $25 million to bring fiber-optic to Pender’s rural ‘hinterlands’ Dec 20, 2019
- Feb 18, 2020 Pender fiber-optic project aims to reach 6,000 homes, new data shows serious ‘digital divide’ Feb 18, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Solar farm and property owners take Burgaw to court in dispute over property rights Mar 9, 2020
- Apr 2, 2020 New Hanover ABC retail sales up nearly 50 percent in March, no plans to close stores Apr 2, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 A half-million North Carolinians file for unemployment as state looks to improve system and benefits Apr 10, 2020
- May 21, 2020 In Pictures: Largest ship in its history ushers Port of Wilmington into the ‘big ship era’ May 21, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Deep Dive: Covid-19’s long-term impact on Wilmington-area food insecurity May 29, 2020
- Sep 7, 2020 Inside state’s order to remove popular Carolina Beach wheelchair access mat Sep 7, 2020
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Education
- Nov 24, 2019 UNCW goes with big name beers over local breweries in first year of alcohol sales Nov 24, 2019
- Jan 16, 2020 Most New Hanover K-8 schools use seclusion rooms, top U.S. education officials have concerns about their use Jan 16, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 Wilmington charter school suspends use of seclusion room after illegal usage Jan 21, 2020
- Jul 16, 2020 Pender County School District silent on questions about its handling of racism investigation Jul 16, 2020
- Aug 15, 2020 After reports of Trask quarantine, 60 Pender teachers refuse in-class instruction Aug 15, 2020
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Environment
- Sep 19, 2018 Words and Pictures: Carolina Beach residents, ragged but resilient, return home Sep 19, 2018
- Sep 20, 2018 In Pictures: A flooded neighborhood along the Black River Sep 20, 2018
- Nov 8, 2018 Pender County commissioners block plan to remove debris on private, unpaved roads Nov 8, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Two months after Florence, Pender approves $600,000 for debris removal on private dirt roads Nov 20, 2018
- Jul 11, 2019 Surf City mayor responds to councilman’s criticism of planners ‘rubber-stamping’ development Jul 11, 2019
- Jul 14, 2019 Surf City still considering beach smoking ban, backed by state law Jul 14, 2019
- Jul 21, 2019 Pender County releases ‘After Action Report’ detailing areas for improvement, ten months after Hurricane Florence Jul 21, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 No attempt to protect 110 acres of open land on Topsail Island after $7.9 million listing Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 23, 2019 Stormwater runoff and development’s increasing impact on the coastal environments of Topsail and Stump Sound Aug 23, 2019
- Aug 25, 2019 The ‘broken link’ between developers and economic, environmental benefits of low impact development Aug 25, 2019
- Sep 12, 2019 State agency declines funding amid growing public interest to protect 110 acres on Topsail Island Sep 12, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 Recent death from shellfish bacteria shows difficulty in tracing contamination in diversified market Oct 11, 2019
- Nov 3, 2019 Surf City can only use fraction of Juniper Swamp wastewater fields as sewer system reaches capacity Nov 3, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019 Surf City brewery first in North Carolina to use can holders edible by marine wildlife Nov 20, 2019
- Jan 17, 2020 After second-warmest year in history, Wilmington weather shifts with incoming cold spell Jan 17, 2020
- Jan 30, 2020 Update: Surf City approves extending berm to all oceanfront properties, $237m Corps project hits planning phase Jan 30, 2020
- Mar 20, 2020 After public pressure, sand mine in Hampstead tabled indefinitely Mar 20, 2020
- Jul 26, 2020 Brian’s Reef: Family, friends watch sinking of old Coast Guard ship in honor of UNCW spearfisherman Jul 26, 2020
- Sep 7, 2020 Inside state’s order to remove popular Carolina Beach wheelchair access mat Sep 7, 2020
- Apr 20, 2022 In Pictures and Videos: Hurricane Isaias hits Carolina Beach Apr 20, 2022
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Food & Drink
- Nov 18, 2018 Bill’s Brewing Company to quadruple production with new brewhouse and taproom Nov 18, 2018
- Jul 2, 2019 Sideboard Cafe hopes to wean gamers off virtual entertainment with board games, local beer Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 Waterline Brewing Company expands Kölsch production in IPA-dominated market Jul 16, 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 New Anthem scales up for state markets, new taproom set to open in South Front District Aug 4, 2019
- Nov 5, 2019 Brew talk: Fall brings out the heavy hitters to ‘give you that warming feeling’ Nov 5, 2019
- Nov 14, 2019 ‘Mexicano auténtico’: Villaseñor brothers launch second Los Portales restaurant Nov 14, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019 Surf City brewery first in North Carolina to use can holders edible by marine wildlife Nov 20, 2019
- Nov 24, 2019 UNCW goes with big name beers over local breweries in first year of alcohol sales Nov 24, 2019
- Jan 23, 2020 New Wilmington distillery to open in old wood shop on Castle Street Jan 23, 2020
- Jan 25, 2020 In Pictures: Food Network’s Tyler Florence hosts Food Truck Throw Down Jan 25, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Wilmington’s Flying Machine set to begin distribution across state line Jan 27, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 Bill’s builds new brewhouse, aims to set up taproom in growing Market Street campus Feb 4, 2020
- Feb 17, 2020 Mason Inlet Distillery the latest Wilmington-area liquor maker to hit ABC shelves Feb 17, 2020
- Feb 20, 2020 Alcove Beer Garden newest addition to Cargo District’s incubator hub the ‘Outpost’ Feb 20, 2020
- Apr 2, 2020 New Hanover ABC retail sales up nearly 50 percent in March, no plans to close stores Apr 2, 2020
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Government
- Sep 5, 2018 Wilmington taxi industry calls foul on ‘unequal law enforcement’ from city Sep 5, 2018
- Nov 8, 2018 Pender County commissioners block plan to remove debris on private, unpaved roads Nov 8, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Two months after Florence, Pender approves $600,000 for debris removal on private dirt roads Nov 20, 2018
- Jul 5, 2019 Pender could double water capacity, ease regional water issues with two additional plant operators Jul 5, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Surf City mayor responds to councilman’s criticism of planners ‘rubber-stamping’ development Jul 11, 2019
- Jul 14, 2019 Surf City still considering beach smoking ban, backed by state law Jul 14, 2019
- Jul 21, 2019 Pender County releases ‘After Action Report’ detailing areas for improvement, ten months after Hurricane Florence Jul 21, 2019
- Sep 12, 2019 State agency declines funding amid growing public interest to protect 110 acres on Topsail Island Sep 12, 2019
- Oct 23, 2019 State investigation: Surf City mayor candidate did not benefit from past election violations Oct 23, 2019
- Nov 3, 2019 Surf City can only use fraction of Juniper Swamp wastewater fields as sewer system reaches capacity Nov 3, 2019
- Jan 5, 2020 Documents detail Surf City’s handling of Marine behavior, suggest councilman wanted ‘minimal police involvement’ Jan 5, 2020
- Jan 17, 2020 DA’s office disputes state investigators in election violations case against Surf City councilman Jan 17, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 Four detectives cleared in shooting death of wanted Wilmington man who was on the run Jan 21, 2020
- Jan 30, 2020 Update: Surf City approves extending berm to all oceanfront properties, $237m Corps project hits planning phase Jan 30, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Solar farm and property owners take Burgaw to court in dispute over property rights Mar 9, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Pender loses $26,000 drone to the ocean in joint Masonboro Inlet training exercise Mar 9, 2020
- Mar 29, 2020 ‘On the precipice’: Wilmington homeless shelters urge city, county to help prevent potential mass infection Mar 29, 2020
- Apr 3, 2020 How the timing of Pender County's emergency declaration compares to other counties [Free read] Apr 3, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 A half-million North Carolinians file for unemployment as state looks to improve system and benefits Apr 10, 2020
- Apr 24, 2020 Questions surround death of Hannah Faith as Pender stays silent, citing ongoing investigation Apr 24, 2020
- Apr 25, 2020 Pender slow to announce Covid-19 outbreak in prison near downtown Burgaw Apr 25, 2020
- May 7, 2020 Surf City attorney with history of questionable closed meetings calls for another May 7, 2020
- May 7, 2020 ‘Vigilante group’ including New Hanover deputy allegedly threatens Laney High senior in case of mistaken identity May 7, 2020
- May 8, 2020 New Hanover deputy fired, now facing criminal charges for role in Pender County ‘vigilante mob’ May 8, 2020
- May 10, 2020 In the light of day: Friends of missing women ask why WPD didn’t return to search crash scene the following day May 10, 2020
- May 12, 2020 Footage and witness testimony shed more light on armed mob that came to Pender County home May 12, 2020
- May 18, 2020 Roommates: WPD ‘dropped the ball’ on missing Wilmington women, began search nine days after report filed May 18, 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 Wilmington mayor says ‘this was to incite a riot,’ but protestors dispute politicians’ claims Jun 10, 2020
- Jun 22, 2020 Wilmington leaders largely silent on Confederate statues, mayor orders their protection Jun 22, 2020
- Jul 11, 2020 Wilmington officer appeals for reinstatement, claims racially-charged comments protected by ‘religious beliefs’ Jul 11, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 Pender Correctional tests all inmates after judge ruled conditions in state prisons likely ‘unconstitutional' Jul 20, 2020
- Aug 11, 2020 No consequences for Wrightsville Beach cop who struck pedestrian in crosswalk with his SUV Aug 11, 2020
- Apr 19, 2022 In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos Apr 19, 2022
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Health
- Mar 19, 2020 Faces of Wilmington as the city addresses a rising economic and health crisis [Free read] Mar 19, 2020
- Mar 22, 2020 ‘Corona Break’: Thousands gather on Carolina Beach as Town Council votes to close beach accesses Mar 22, 2020
- Mar 29, 2020 ‘On the precipice’: Wilmington homeless shelters urge city, county to help prevent potential mass infection Mar 29, 2020
- Apr 3, 2020 How the timing of Pender County's emergency declaration compares to other counties [Free read] Apr 3, 2020
- Apr 12, 2020 Faces of Wilmington: Portraits of residents masking up for the Covid-19 crisis Apr 12, 2020
- Apr 25, 2020 Pender slow to announce Covid-19 outbreak in prison near downtown Burgaw Apr 25, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Deep Dive: Covid-19’s long-term impact on Wilmington-area food insecurity May 29, 2020
- Jun 26, 2020 Almost no details offered of outbreak at Burgaw pork skin plant after county’s announcement weeks ago Jun 26, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 Pender Correctional tests all inmates after judge ruled conditions in state prisons likely ‘unconstitutional' Jul 20, 2020
- Aug 15, 2020 After reports of Trask quarantine, 60 Pender teachers refuse in-class instruction Aug 15, 2020
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Human Interest
- Aug 17, 2018 In Pictures: Carolina Beach on a Thursday Night Aug 17, 2018
- Aug 19, 2018 Behind the scenes: Local bands unite on ‘One Perfect Summer’ album for Surfers Healing autism charity Aug 19, 2018
- Aug 24, 2018 In Pictures: Downtown Wilmington on a Thursday Night Aug 24, 2018
- Sep 7, 2018 Sights and Sounds: NFL Kickoff at Copper Penny, Wilmington’s Eagles Bar Sep 7, 2018
- Sep 11, 2018 On the streets: Wilmington braces for Hurricane Florence as stores run short on supplies Sep 11, 2018
- Sep 17, 2018 ‘You’re all friends of mine’: Scenes from a bar in blacked-out downtown Wilmington Sep 17, 2018
- Jul 2, 2019 Sideboard Cafe hopes to wean gamers off virtual entertainment with board games, local beer Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 21, 2019 In Pictures: Cape Fear Blues Jam at the Rusty Nail Saloon Jul 21, 2019
- Sep 8, 2019 In Pictures: All sunny in the Cape Fear region as Coast Guard re-opens the port Sep 8, 2019
- Sep 13, 2019 Wilmington store wins rights to $1 million rare game collection from estate of early Internet developer Sep 13, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 In Pictures: Horror movie icon Michael Myers haunts film set in Carolina Place Oct 3, 2019
- Nov 10, 2019 In Pictures: Vintage 1929 Ford Tri-Motor passenger plane visits Oak Island Nov 10, 2019
- Jan 5, 2020 Documents detail Surf City’s handling of Marine behavior, suggest councilman wanted ‘minimal police involvement’ Jan 5, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Pender loses $26,000 drone to the ocean in joint Masonboro Inlet training exercise Mar 9, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 Faces of Wilmington as the city addresses a rising economic and health crisis [Free read] Mar 19, 2020
- Apr 12, 2020 Faces of Wilmington: Portraits of residents masking up for the Covid-19 crisis Apr 12, 2020
- Apr 19, 2020 In focus: City trash crews deal with heavier loads, smaller crews as people stay home Apr 19, 2020
- May 10, 2020 In the light of day: Friends of missing women ask why WPD didn’t return to search crash scene the following day May 10, 2020
- May 12, 2020 Footage and witness testimony shed more light on armed mob that came to Pender County home May 12, 2020
- May 18, 2020 Roommates: WPD ‘dropped the ball’ on missing Wilmington women, began search nine days after report filed May 18, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Deep Dive: Covid-19’s long-term impact on Wilmington-area food insecurity May 29, 2020
- Jul 26, 2020 Brian’s Reef: Family, friends watch sinking of old Coast Guard ship in honor of UNCW spearfisherman Jul 26, 2020
- Aug 11, 2020 No consequences for Wrightsville Beach cop who struck pedestrian in crosswalk with his SUV Aug 11, 2020
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Legal Affairs
- Oct 23, 2019 State investigation: Surf City mayor candidate did not benefit from past election violations Oct 23, 2019
- Jan 17, 2020 DA’s office disputes state investigators in election violations case against Surf City councilman Jan 17, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 Four detectives cleared in shooting death of wanted Wilmington man who was on the run Jan 21, 2020
- Jan 28, 2020 Court appearance: Child sex case against Wilmington teacher turned over to special state prosecutor Jan 28, 2020
- Feb 10, 2020 Blake Farm: Court docs detail a development deal gone sour in Pender County Feb 10, 2020
- Feb 11, 2020 Surf City mayor pro-tem first submitted request to investigate fellow councilman Feb 11, 2020
- May 7, 2020 Surf City attorney with history of questionable closed meetings calls for another May 7, 2020
- Jul 11, 2020 Wilmington officer appeals for reinstatement, claims racially-charged comments protected by ‘religious beliefs’ Jul 11, 2020
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Photo Essay
- Aug 17, 2018 In Pictures: Carolina Beach on a Thursday Night Aug 17, 2018
- Aug 24, 2018 In Pictures: Downtown Wilmington on a Thursday Night Aug 24, 2018
- Sep 11, 2018 On the streets: Wilmington braces for Hurricane Florence as stores run short on supplies Sep 11, 2018
- Sep 19, 2018 Words and Pictures: Carolina Beach residents, ragged but resilient, return home Sep 19, 2018
- Sep 20, 2018 In Pictures: A flooded neighborhood along the Black River Sep 20, 2018
- Jul 21, 2019 In Pictures: Cape Fear Blues Jam at the Rusty Nail Saloon Jul 21, 2019
- Sep 8, 2019 In Pictures: All sunny in the Cape Fear region as Coast Guard re-opens the port Sep 8, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 In Pictures: Horror movie icon Michael Myers haunts film set in Carolina Place Oct 3, 2019
- Nov 10, 2019 In Pictures: Vintage 1929 Ford Tri-Motor passenger plane visits Oak Island Nov 10, 2019
- Jan 23, 2020 New Wilmington distillery to open in old wood shop on Castle Street Jan 23, 2020
- Jan 25, 2020 In Pictures: Food Network’s Tyler Florence hosts Food Truck Throw Down Jan 25, 2020
- Feb 17, 2020 Mason Inlet Distillery the latest Wilmington-area liquor maker to hit ABC shelves Feb 17, 2020
- Feb 20, 2020 Alcove Beer Garden newest addition to Cargo District’s incubator hub the ‘Outpost’ Feb 20, 2020
- Feb 29, 2020 In Pictures: Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg holds Wilmington rally Feb 29, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 Faces of Wilmington as the city addresses a rising economic and health crisis [Free read] Mar 19, 2020
- Mar 22, 2020 ‘Corona Break’: Thousands gather on Carolina Beach as Town Council votes to close beach accesses Mar 22, 2020
- Apr 12, 2020 Faces of Wilmington: Portraits of residents masking up for the Covid-19 crisis Apr 12, 2020
- Apr 15, 2020 Pender arrests third suspect in ‘heinous’ murder of UNCW student, brother and sister face possible death penalty Apr 15, 2020
- May 21, 2020 In Pictures: Largest ship in its history ushers Port of Wilmington into the ‘big ship era’ May 21, 2020
- Jun 6, 2020 In Pictures: Protestors honor George Floyd and call for criminal justice reform Jun 6, 2020
- Jul 26, 2020 Brian’s Reef: Family, friends watch sinking of old Coast Guard ship in honor of UNCW spearfisherman Jul 26, 2020
- Apr 19, 2022 In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos Apr 19, 2022
- Apr 20, 2022 In Pictures and Videos: Hurricane Isaias hits Carolina Beach Apr 20, 2022
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Politics
- Nov 8, 2018 Pender County commissioners block plan to remove debris on private, unpaved roads Nov 8, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Two months after Florence, Pender approves $600,000 for debris removal on private dirt roads Nov 20, 2018
- Jul 5, 2019 Pender could double water capacity, ease regional water issues with two additional plant operators Jul 5, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Surf City mayor responds to councilman’s criticism of planners ‘rubber-stamping’ development Jul 11, 2019
- Aug 28, 2019 Surf City mayor’s son and campaign treasurer refuses to deny involvement in political attack website Aug 28, 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Surf City town manager’s demotion came shortly after altercation with mayor’s personal assistant Sep 24, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Surf City Mayor responds to election-season controversies in radio interview Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 23, 2019 State investigation: Surf City mayor candidate did not benefit from past election violations Oct 23, 2019
- Jan 5, 2020 Documents detail Surf City’s handling of Marine behavior, suggest councilman wanted ‘minimal police involvement’ Jan 5, 2020
- Jan 17, 2020 DA’s office disputes state investigators in election violations case against Surf City councilman Jan 17, 2020
- Feb 11, 2020 Surf City mayor pro-tem first submitted request to investigate fellow councilman Feb 11, 2020
- Feb 29, 2020 In Pictures: Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg holds Wilmington rally Feb 29, 2020
- May 7, 2020 Surf City attorney with history of questionable closed meetings calls for another May 7, 2020
- Jun 6, 2020 In Pictures: Protestors honor George Floyd and call for criminal justice reform Jun 6, 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 Wilmington mayor says ‘this was to incite a riot,’ but protestors dispute politicians’ claims Jun 10, 2020
- Jun 22, 2020 Wilmington leaders largely silent on Confederate statues, mayor orders their protection Jun 22, 2020
- Jul 16, 2020 Pender County School District silent on questions about its handling of racism investigation Jul 16, 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 NC Congressman Rouzer defends calling Postal Service investigation a ‘hoax’ Aug 31, 2020
- Apr 19, 2022 In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos Apr 19, 2022
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Social Issues
- Aug 19, 2018 Behind the scenes: Local bands unite on ‘One Perfect Summer’ album for Surfers Healing autism charity Aug 19, 2018
- Sep 5, 2018 Wilmington taxi industry calls foul on ‘unequal law enforcement’ from city Sep 5, 2018
- Sep 11, 2018 On the streets: Wilmington braces for Hurricane Florence as stores run short on supplies Sep 11, 2018
- Jul 14, 2019 Surf City still considering beach smoking ban, backed by state law Jul 14, 2019
- Aug 21, 2019 Freddie Fralin sentenced to at least 25 years for fatal 2017 shooting in Wilmington Northside district Aug 21, 2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Communications cooperative looks for $25 million to bring fiber-optic to Pender’s rural ‘hinterlands’ Dec 20, 2019
- Jan 16, 2020 Most New Hanover K-8 schools use seclusion rooms, top U.S. education officials have concerns about their use Jan 16, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 Wilmington charter school suspends use of seclusion room after illegal usage Jan 21, 2020
- Feb 18, 2020 Pender fiber-optic project aims to reach 6,000 homes, new data shows serious ‘digital divide’ Feb 18, 2020
- Mar 22, 2020 ‘Corona Break’: Thousands gather on Carolina Beach as Town Council votes to close beach accesses Mar 22, 2020
- Mar 29, 2020 ‘On the precipice’: Wilmington homeless shelters urge city, county to help prevent potential mass infection Mar 29, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 A half-million North Carolinians file for unemployment as state looks to improve system and benefits Apr 10, 2020
- Apr 19, 2020 In focus: City trash crews deal with heavier loads, smaller crews as people stay home Apr 19, 2020
- May 7, 2020 ‘Vigilante group’ including New Hanover deputy allegedly threatens Laney High senior in case of mistaken identity May 7, 2020
- May 8, 2020 New Hanover deputy fired, now facing criminal charges for role in Pender County ‘vigilante mob’ May 8, 2020
- May 12, 2020 Footage and witness testimony shed more light on armed mob that came to Pender County home May 12, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Deep Dive: Covid-19’s long-term impact on Wilmington-area food insecurity May 29, 2020
- Jun 6, 2020 In Pictures: Protestors honor George Floyd and call for criminal justice reform Jun 6, 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 Wilmington mayor says ‘this was to incite a riot,’ but protestors dispute politicians’ claims Jun 10, 2020
- Jun 26, 2020 Almost no details offered of outbreak at Burgaw pork skin plant after county’s announcement weeks ago Jun 26, 2020
- Jul 11, 2020 Wilmington officer appeals for reinstatement, claims racially-charged comments protected by ‘religious beliefs’ Jul 11, 2020
- Sep 7, 2020 Inside state’s order to remove popular Carolina Beach wheelchair access mat Sep 7, 2020
- Apr 19, 2022 In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos Apr 19, 2022
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Videos
- Aug 19, 2018 Behind the scenes: Local bands unite on ‘One Perfect Summer’ album for Surfers Healing autism charity Aug 19, 2018
- Sep 7, 2018 Sights and Sounds: NFL Kickoff at Copper Penny, Wilmington’s Eagles Bar Sep 7, 2018
- Nov 5, 2019 Brew talk: Fall brings out the heavy hitters to ‘give you that warming feeling’ Nov 5, 2019
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Writer's Favorites
- Aug 19, 2018 Behind the scenes: Local bands unite on ‘One Perfect Summer’ album for Surfers Healing autism charity Aug 19, 2018
- Aug 24, 2018 In Pictures: Downtown Wilmington on a Thursday Night Aug 24, 2018
- Sep 5, 2018 Wilmington taxi industry calls foul on ‘unequal law enforcement’ from city Sep 5, 2018
- Sep 7, 2018 Sights and Sounds: NFL Kickoff at Copper Penny, Wilmington’s Eagles Bar Sep 7, 2018
- Sep 11, 2018 On the streets: Wilmington braces for Hurricane Florence as stores run short on supplies Sep 11, 2018
- Sep 17, 2018 ‘You’re all friends of mine’: Scenes from a bar in blacked-out downtown Wilmington Sep 17, 2018
- Sep 19, 2018 Words and Pictures: Carolina Beach residents, ragged but resilient, return home Sep 19, 2018
- Sep 20, 2018 In Pictures: A flooded neighborhood along the Black River Sep 20, 2018
- Jul 5, 2019 Pender could double water capacity, ease regional water issues with two additional plant operators Jul 5, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 Waterline Brewing Company expands Kölsch production in IPA-dominated market Jul 16, 2019
- Jul 21, 2019 In Pictures: Cape Fear Blues Jam at the Rusty Nail Saloon Jul 21, 2019
- Aug 7, 2019 Horse neglect likely took time, some allege it was intentional; New Hanover Sheriff still investigating Aug 7, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 No attempt to protect 110 acres of open land on Topsail Island after $7.9 million listing Aug 22, 2019
- Sep 13, 2019 Wilmington store wins rights to $1 million rare game collection from estate of early Internet developer Sep 13, 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Surf City town manager’s demotion came shortly after altercation with mayor’s personal assistant Sep 24, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 In Pictures: Horror movie icon Michael Myers haunts film set in Carolina Place Oct 3, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Surf City Mayor responds to election-season controversies in radio interview Oct 15, 2019
- Nov 3, 2019 Surf City can only use fraction of Juniper Swamp wastewater fields as sewer system reaches capacity Nov 3, 2019
- Jan 5, 2020 Documents detail Surf City’s handling of Marine behavior, suggest councilman wanted ‘minimal police involvement’ Jan 5, 2020
- Feb 11, 2020 Surf City mayor pro-tem first submitted request to investigate fellow councilman Feb 11, 2020
- Mar 22, 2020 ‘Corona Break’: Thousands gather on Carolina Beach as Town Council votes to close beach accesses Mar 22, 2020
- Mar 29, 2020 ‘On the precipice’: Wilmington homeless shelters urge city, county to help prevent potential mass infection Mar 29, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 A half-million North Carolinians file for unemployment as state looks to improve system and benefits Apr 10, 2020
- Apr 12, 2020 Faces of Wilmington: Portraits of residents masking up for the Covid-19 crisis Apr 12, 2020
- Apr 24, 2020 Questions surround death of Hannah Faith as Pender stays silent, citing ongoing investigation Apr 24, 2020
- May 10, 2020 In the light of day: Friends of missing women ask why WPD didn’t return to search crash scene the following day May 10, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Deep Dive: Covid-19’s long-term impact on Wilmington-area food insecurity May 29, 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 Wilmington mayor says ‘this was to incite a riot,’ but protestors dispute politicians’ claims Jun 10, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 Pender Correctional tests all inmates after judge ruled conditions in state prisons likely ‘unconstitutional' Jul 20, 2020
- Jul 26, 2020 Brian’s Reef: Family, friends watch sinking of old Coast Guard ship in honor of UNCW spearfisherman Jul 26, 2020
- Aug 11, 2020 No consequences for Wrightsville Beach cop who struck pedestrian in crosswalk with his SUV Aug 11, 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 NC Congressman Rouzer defends calling Postal Service investigation a ‘hoax’ Aug 31, 2020
- Apr 19, 2022 In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos Apr 19, 2022