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Southport shooting suspect faces hearings on death penalty eligibility Court records indicate Nigel Edge has an administrative hearing Monday and a Rule 24 motion hearing Tuesday.

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Crews battle ‘fast-moving’ brush fire in Pender County Fire crews are working to contain what officials are calling a ‘fast-moving’ brush fire.

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How Leandro decision impacts education funding in North Carolina The North Carolina Supreme Court threw out a multibillion-dollar education funding plan on Thursday.

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15 rescued at Carolina Beach amid strong rip currents Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue has reported 15 rescues as of 4 p.m. Friday, as strong rip currents created dangerous conditions along the coast.

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Brunswick Co. commissioners to consider Fourth of July funding, debris burning regulations The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 6.

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20 hours ago

NC attorney general challenges executive order on mail-in voting According to Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office, the executive order violates the U.S. Constitution.

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21 hours ago

YWCA Lower Cape Fear to hold 5th Annual Maternal Health Summit with UNCW The YWCA Lower Cape Fear and UNCW College of Health and Human Services will host the fifth annual Maternal Health Summit this April.

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Pope Leo XIV to carry cross for entire procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades Pope Leo XIV plans to personally carry the wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff.

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New Hanover County seeks design firms for former Cape Fear Museum repurpose project The project will transition the building from a primarily public-facing building to a collections and internal operations site, according to a request for qualifications released Tuesday.

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22 hours ago

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving boat causing delays on Oleander Dr. Traffic is at a standstill near the intersection of Oleander Drive and Greenville Ave.

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23 hours ago

Clarkton man arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, kidnapping According to the arrest warrants, two adults were inside the home at the time of the alleged break-in.

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Wilmington City Council to consider $17.5M riverfront grant, rezoning of former hotel The council will also vote on applying for $14 million for the Riverfront Bulkhead Replacement Project.

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WNC Update on Wildfires April 3, 2026 | WNC Times WNC -- Update on Wildfires: U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina: April 3, 2026: Fire crews and aircraft responded to three new fi...

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Rollover crash impacting traffic in Southport A rollover crash is impacting traffic in Southport Friday afternoon.

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DMV Modernization: 18-Year-Olds Can Now Skip the Line for Full Licenses | WNC Times North Carolina -- April 3, 2026: The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is taking another step toward shortening those notoriously long...

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New Monkey Junction Target sets opening date A new Target store is set to open in Wilmington next month.

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Elaine Hendrix: From “Parent Trap” to Azalea Queen, her next role comes with a crown (“1on1 with Jon Evans” podcast) Elaine Hendrix, who many remember from the iconic role of Meredith Blake in "The Parent Trap", will soon be crowned as the queen of the 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival.

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‘You’re gonna die’: Domestic violence victim recovering after stabbing in New Hanover County Court records show this was not the first time.

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1 day ago

Oak Island unveils new safety features, shares tips as beach season heats up With the toasty temperatures we’ve been seeing, more and more people are going to be headed to the beach.

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Wilmington police to host free drone demonstration event The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) will host its first-ever drone demonstration event at the department.

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Delta Foundation to present celebration of African American arts at Azalea Festival Organizers with the Delta Foundation said the event is a tribute to the culture of African Americans in the Cape Fear region.

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WECT INVESTIGATES: Leland spends $10,000 on legal review into laptop controversy A dispute over a town-issued laptop cost Leland taxpayers roughly $10,000 in legal fees after town council ordered an investigation into Councilmember Frank Pendleton’s involvement in the computer’s purchase.

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Hampstead author uses children’s book to promote autism acceptance April 2nd is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day, a day meant to build understanding, challenge misconceptions, and spotlight the resources families need year-round.

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Wilmington police announce free summer camp for youth The free program is designed for local youth to build relationships with officers through hands-on activities and field trips.

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1 day ago

Cotton Exchange celebrates 50 years in downtown Wilmington The Cotton Exchange is marking its 50th anniversary as a downtown shopping and dining destination.

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Belville to discuss moving municipal elections, extending mayor’s term The Belville Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to the town charter.

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State Supreme Court rules on Leandro school reforms case In the 1997 Leandro v. State of North Carolina case, the state Supreme Court ruled that children in North Carolina were entitled to a sound basic education.

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Carousel Child Advocacy Center names new executive director Carousel Child Advocacy Center (CCAC) has appointed Carrie Theall as its new executive director, officials announced Thursday, April 2.

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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Statewide Burn Ban Remains as Western NC Faces Unprecedented Risk | WNC Times WNC -- April 2, 2026: Fire crews are continuing to battle multiple blazes across the region as North Carolina remains under a strict statewide burn ba...

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How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth.

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