During 2024, the StarNews has published thousands of local stories. As this year comes to a close, I thought it would be ...

An NFL superstar. A Tony- and Emmy-nominated writer and actor. And the youngest tennis player to compete in the U.S. Open. They're among the notable people from the Wilmington area we lost in 2024.

By the mid-1980s, Independence Mall in Wilmington remained a popular spot for shoppers. And as retail was booming, restaurants in the complex looked to take advantage. According to an article in the ...

A 23-year-old man was shot and now faces charges after an encounter with Wilmington police in which he was armed. Around ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S.

As the calendar flips to 2025, politics and the economy could play a major role in determining how the new year plays out for ...

The project was initially announced in 2022 before a string of cancellations and delays halted similar sites across the ...

Plans to repair the Carolina Beach pier are in the works, according to management. The end of the pier has been closed for ...

Winter weather, combined with extra risks from space heaters, holiday cooking and celebratory fireworks can increase the ...

RALEIGH — North Carolina has one of the freest economies on the continent — a fact that augers well for the future of our ...

The Wilmington area is rich in the arts with several galleries to explore. Stroll through Art in Bloom, Bottega Art & Wine, ...

Carrboro is accusing Duke, the state's largest utility, of deceiving the public about climate change and failing to curb its ...