John Staton
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Wilmington, NC, United States
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Wilmington museum's research leads to honor of police officer 100 years after his murder
The 100-year-old murder is a tale of bootleggers, moonshine and, just possibly, racism that led to the wrong man being convicted of the crime. → Read More
19 'Electra'-fying things to do in Wilmington for the last weekend in February
This weekend is case in point for the large number and wide range of entertainment options in the Wilmington area. → Read More
Test your knowledge with the ultimate quiz of Wilmington's film and TV history
Think you know your Wilmington film history? Let's put that knowledge to the test. The Wilmington film industry has been active since the 1980s. → Read More
Longtime director of Wilmington's Cameron Art Museum announces retirement
The director first worked at the popular venue when it was downtown under a different name. → Read More
Wilmington-shot movie featuring action star Simu Liu has trailer, release date
A feature film shot in Wilmington in 2021 has released a trailer and is set to hit theaters this spring. → Read More
New movie trailer shows how Wilmington native Michael Jordan and Nike created 'Air' Jordan
"Air" is scheduled to hit theaters nationwide April 5. It wasn't made in Wilmington, but it has at least one scene set at Jordan's childhood home. → Read More
14 things to do in Wilmington for a pre-Valentine's Day, Super Bowl weekend
There's theater, some comedy, a few cool concerts, a step show and a little something called the Super Bowl. → Read More
A longtime K-9 police dog in New Hanover County has died
Sad news for the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Former Wilmington actor gets starring role on the big screen in WWII thriller
Jacob Keohane stars a World War II thriller, which is set to hit theaters and streaming on Friday, Jan. 27. → Read More
Wilmington's Azalea Festival announces second concert headliner of 2023
A folk-rock and Americana band best-known for its song "Wagon Wheel," will play Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Friday, April 14. → Read More
11 things to do in Wilmington for the first weekend of 2023
Wilmington's arts and events calendar is a little light for the first weekend of 2023, but not as light as one might think. Plenty to see and do. → Read More
Man dies in Wilmington after being struck by ambulance
A man died in Wilmington on Tuesday night after being struck by an ambulance while crossing Carolina Beach Road. → Read More
From food to fun, 20 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve 2022-2023 in the Wilmington area
If you're looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year in the Wilmington area, check out these ideas. → Read More
14 things to do in Wilmington during a big weekend for Christmas and holiday events
The diversity of holiday entertainment in Wilmington hits a high point this weekend, with most every conceivable kind of event showing up on the list. → Read More
Wilmington's record-breaking lung transplant patient dies at 60
Graham, who in 2017 became the longest-surviving lung transplant recipient in the United States, died in hospice care on Nov. 9. → Read More
11 things to do in the Wilmington area over Thanksgiving weekend
This is the weekend that all of the holiday events in Southeastern North Carolina start happening in a big way. But they're not all holiday events. → Read More
38 can't-miss Christmas and holiday events in the Wilmington area for 2022
It's that time of year again, when the holiday- and Christmas-themed events in the Wilmington area start flowing like eggnog. → Read More
28th Cucalorus Film Festival opens with a blast, and with a connection to the past
The festival kicked off with films, music and parties on Wednesday, and continues through Sunday night. → Read More
24 things to do in Wilmington this weekend, at the Cucalorus Film Festival and beyond
The 28th annual film festival will hold sway in downtown Wilmington this weekend. There's also plenty of non-Cucalorus options. → Read More
12 things to do in Wilmington this weekend, from celebrating Veterans Day to honoring 1898
It's Veterans Day, for starters, and it's also the 124th anniversary of Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre. → Read More