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Decades ago, one Wilmington man was the eyes of the city's Black community
By the 1950s and for decades after, Herbert Howard's photos gave Wilmington's Black community an opportunity to be seen. → Read More
Wilmington International Airport shows off its modern new concourse
A new concourse is part of a host of improvements in the works since 2018. → Read More
10-year challenge: What has changed in Wilmington since 2012
How has Wilmington changed over the past 10 years? We took the social media trend and applied it to Wilmington. → Read More
Flounders, flotillas and Redix: How Wilmington has celebrated Christmas
From flounders to flotillas, the Port City area has its own unique ways to enjoy the Christmas season. → Read More
11 places to see Christmas lights around Wilmington in 2021
We've found some of the many Wilmington-area homes with their own impressive light shows in time for the holiday season. → Read More
After 91 years, this Wilmington bridge over Smith Creek will soon be demolished
A container truck hit the previous steel truss bridge during an accident on May 21 and a new bridge will be constructed after the old one is demolished → Read More
Heart of the Town: Sea turtles thrive at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue in Surf City
The center has rescued and released hundreds of rehabilitated sea turtles over the years → Read More
Heart of the Town: People leave more than letters at Sunset Beach's Kindred Spirit Mailbox
The mailbox hidden in the sand dunes has been a destination for both locals and tourists in Sunset Beach for over 40 years. → Read More
Heart of the Town: The undeveloped north end of Wrightsville Beach has changed little over the years
The north end is a popular place for walkers, birders, surfers and families looking to get away from the crowds → Read More
5 ways to cool off around Wilmington other than the beach
Looking to cool off in the summer and not deal with the hassle of the beach. Check out these five options. → Read More
Heart of the Town: The good times keep rolling at the Topsail Beach Skating Rink
Doris Jenkins and her husband Sonny Jenkins built the building and opened the rink in Topsail Beach in 1964. → Read More
Heart of the Town: Beloved Calabash store changes with the times, but not too much
The 35,000 square foot gift shop has been added on several times over its forty-three year history and features a huge variety of gifts. → Read More
Heart of the Town: 'Razor Ray' still going strong after 55 years at his Burgaw barber shop
Ray Rivenbark is a fixture in downtown Burgaw and has cut as many as six generations of hair for some families in the area → Read More
Heart of the Town: Oak Island Pier is a special place for locals and tourists
The pier sustained major damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 but is now as popular as ever → Read More
Heart of the Town: Farmers Market at Poplar Grove Plantation is a place for gathering, history
As the weekly farmers market has grown, the grounds have become a gathering place for the community. → Read More
Heart of the Town: After 82 years, Britt’s Donut Shop popular as ever
The iconic shop has been a part of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk since 1939. → Read More
Waterfront condos rise up next to the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge
Four high-end condos are being built along the Intracoastal Waterway in Wrightsville Beach. The listing price for each is around $1.8 million. → Read More
Upscale sports bar with Cajun twist coming to Wilmington's Independence Mall
Wilmington bar with Drew Brees connection set to open. The franchise was founded in 2003 in Baton Rouge and recently celebrated its 50th location → Read More
New Wilmington apartments built to benefit veterans
A third apartment building for veterans rises along S. 17th St. in Wilmington → Read More
Porters Neck construction projects grow with hotel, wine store
A new hotel and some new businesses will soon open behind Porters Neck Center → Read More