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Former Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Sues Town, Alleging Wrongful Termination Over Developer Pressure
Ex-Chief David Squires claims he was fired after refusing to interfere with parking enforcement actions involving a prominent local developer, and is now seeking compensatory damages from the Town of Wrightsville Beach.
Wilmington Passes $350M Budget with Tax Rate Increase in Split 4-3 Vote
The City of Wilmington approved its FY2027 budget Tuesday, raising the property tax rate by 4.9 cents per $100 of assessed value — about $18 more per year for a median homeowner.
Battleship North Carolina to Light Up Red, White & Blue for Juneteenth
The historic Battleship North Carolina will illuminate the Cape Fear River waterfront in a special patriotic lighting ceremony to commemorate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the United States.
Former Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Sues Town, Alleges Wrongful Termination Over Developer Pressure
Ex-Chief David Squires claims he was fired after refusing to intervene in parking enforcement involving a prominent local developer, and is now seeking compensatory damages.
Battleship North Carolina to Light Up for Juneteenth Celebration
The iconic Battleship North Carolina will be illuminated in red, white, and blue to honor Juneteenth — a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Wilmington Passes $350M Budget with Tax Rate Increase in 4-3 Vote
The City of Wilmington approved its fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday, including a 4.9-cent tax rate hike that will cost the average homeowner about $18 more per month.
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Wilmington native and ‘first lady of hip-hop,’ headed to N.C. Music Hall of Fame
MC Sha-Rock, a Wilmington native known as the “first lady of hip-hop,” will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
Topsail Beach police chief to retire after nearly 25 years
After nearly 25 years with the Topsail Beach Police Department, Police Chief Samuel Gervase will retire Aug. 1, town officials said.
Blue Clay Road to close for repairs after water line work
A stretch of Blue Clay Road will temporarily close to traffic in both directions Saturday, June 27, as crews repair the roadway after a water line installation.
First Alert Forecast: heat & storms through week’s end
Moisture from the western Gulf will help to briefly spike Cape Fear rain chances.
Minor league team cancels game after players refuse to wear Pride-themed jerseys
A minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania forfeited its Pride Night game on Thursday after several players refused to wear jerseys that featured a rainbow design.
Potential ordnance shuts down beach access in Bald Head Island
A beach access in Bald Head Island is shut down on Thursday after a potential ordnance was found.
Dangerous conditions prompt red flags at Brunswick County beaches
The conditions span along the coast from Bald Head Island to Holden Beach.
UNC Health files application for proposed Wilmington hospital
UNC Health announced it has filed a state Certificate of Need application for a proposed new hospital in Wilmington.
Leland shooting leads to arrest on assault, domestic violence charges
A man in Brunswick County is in police custody following an early-morning shooting in Leland.
Battleship North Carolina celebrates Juneteenth with special lighting ceremony
To mark Juneteenth, the Battleship North Carolina will light up in red, white and blue to honor the end of slavery in the United States.