NC recorded the fourth largest population growth in the United States, and the Port City of Wilmington was among the fastest growing in the state.
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How NC’s Howe family, descended from an enslaved man, helped give Wilmington its distinctive look
North Carolina’s Howe family goes back to an enslaved man who was forced to work construction projects. His descendants have helped build some of Wilmington’s most distinctive buildings.
UNC-Wilmington chancellor on false alarm lockdown: ‘I am angry for this violation’
Less than 24 hours after unconfirmed reports of a gunman were found to be untrue, UNC Wilmington’s chancellor said “the very sanctity of our campus home has been violated.”
Video: Wilmington protesters in North Carolina ‘disgusted’ by Trump administration
Hundreds of anti-Trump demonstrations were scheduled in April across the U.S., including this one. Speakers focused on public education cuts, healthcare, and the preservation of democracy.
The 3 best BBQ joints in Wilmington, according to Reddit
Wilmington’s BBQ scene has something to satisfy every craving/
The 6 Wilmington restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives’
The dishes at these six Wilmington restaurants have delighted everyone from seasoned locals to Guy Fieri of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” fame.
Biden visits Wilmington, unveils funding to replace lead water pipes
“Recently, we discovered that one of our school’s water fountains was contaminated with lead. We swiftly resolved the issue, but no teacher or student should have to worry about their most basic needs, like access to clean water,” she said.
PHOTOS: Traditional Aztec Dancers Put On a Show in Wilmington
Danza Guerreros de Quetzalcoatl de Durham, an intergenerational Aztec group, gaze a dazzling dance display in Wilmington this weekend.
Ghosts, Gnomes, and Carnivorous Plants: 8 Spots To Get Weird in Wilmington
North Carolina’s eccentric port city is a destination, and not just because lots of TV shows were filmed there.
The Proud Boys Disrupted a Wilmington LGBTQ Event. Here’s What Happened
With anti-LGBTQ activists on the move in the U.S., a Wilmington local talks about her frightening experience with members of the hate group.
North Carolina’s Wilmington Massacre and Trump’s Insurrection Really Aren’t So Different
Madmen, mobsters, and racists took NC to a dark place 123 years ago. I fear Trump-backed insurrectionists would lead us to a similar hell.
Wilmington is the Backdrop for the Black Elite on Fox Drama ‘Our Kind of People’
Iconic landmarks help Wilmington, North Carolina stand in for Martha’s Vineyard in Fox’s new soapy, sexy drama.
How Trump’s rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act could impact NC
The Trump administration wants to roll back the Endangered Species Act, a law that experts say has been key to preserving animals like the bald eagle and the red wolf.
Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
Buddhist monks ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in North Carolina
More than a million people are following a group of Buddhist monks as they make their “Walk for Peace” across the US. They’re expected to arrive in North Carolina this week.
Army Corps of Engineers wants to dredge the Cape Fear River. Environmentalists tally the costs.
By the time the Army Corps of Engineers is finished, 35 million cubic yards of silt and sand, plus the creatures that live in it, would be scraped and slurped from the Cape Fear River.
3 things happening in NC: The Lake James Ice Festival, one of NC’s best-kept secrets, returns
In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state’s most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.
3 things happening in NC: How to greet New Year’s in North Carolina
The Avett Brothers take their New Year’s show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
North Carolina’s ‘education governor,’ Jim Hunt, dies at 88
Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88, his daughter Lt. Gov. Rachel...
Scientists say the ‘forever chemical’ TFA causes irreversible harm. In eastern NC, it’s everywhere.
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.
New Trump EPA rule would drastically curb protections for NC wetlands
If a new Trump EPA rule goes into effect, NC wetlands would be in more jeopardy, increasing the risk of flooding during major storms, environmental groups say.
Hidden PFAS pollution uncovered in NC as EPA proposes reporting rollback
As researchers uncover even more PFAS contamination in NC, the Trump administration wants to loosen PFAS regulations.
Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein announces $5 million in grants for rural NC
This week’s Good News Friday roundup includes big “Giving Tuesday” gifts, rural improvements announced by Gov. Josh Stein, and a major honor for a Charlotte museum.
5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina
From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
Meet the NC turkeys pardoned this Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving since 1989, leaders in America have offered a reprieve to a few lucky gobblers. Here are the NC turkeys pardoned this year.
3 things happening in NC this week: Thanksgiving parades and Christmas comes early
It’s 3 things happening in NC this week. This week, North Carolina’s largest Thanksgiving parade gives way to Christmas celebrations on the coast and a rivalry football game.
North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast
Coastal erosion off the coast of NC has been exacerbated by climate change, researchers say, leaving local communities like Carolina Beach to take on major beach nourishment projects.
Election Night was a bad night for NC Republican incumbents
NC Democrats flipped Republican mayoral offices and several seats on city councils on Tuesday, but what does that mean for the next election? Here are some takeaways about what the results could mean moving forward.