Port City Daily

10/10/2025

The Wilmington Police Department launched their campaign to thwart jaywalking recently. The initiative began just prior to the arrival of the new Police Chief Ryan Zuidema and has been running for the past two months.

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department launched their campaign to thwart jaywalking recently. The initiative began just prior to the arrival of the new Police Chief Ryan Zuidema and has been…

10/10/2025

The ongoing trend of government funding loss has left nonprofits in the region grappling to do more with less, many pivoting to find more private dollars. Wilmington’s Domestic Shelter and Services learned just last week more than a million dollars is coming its way, giving it a boost to hire staff and extend outreach.

WILMINGTON — The ongoing trend of government funding loss has left nonprofits in the region learning to do more with less, many pivoting to find more private dollars. Wilmington’s Domestic Shelter and…

10/10/2025

Clifford Barnett Sr., a pastor, is hoping to keep his council seat in the 2025 municipal election.

Barnett currently is the mayor pro tem on the council and was elected to the board eight years ago.

“I’m running for re-election to continue building on Wilmington’s progress toward being a safe, affordable, and well-prepared city,” he said. “Since first being elected to City Council in 2017, I’ve focused on real results, expanding workforce housing, improving infrastructure, and enhancing public safety. I have worked collaboratively with residents, city staff, and regional partners to achieve results. I bring experience, consistency, and a track record. Having served during hurricanes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges of our rapid growth, I know how to unite diverse voices, lead through crisis, and keep Wilmington moving forward responsibly with empathy, resilience, and results.”

Read more about where he stands on issues in his Q&A below.

WILMINGTON — Clifford Barnett Sr., a pastor, is hoping to keep his council seat in the 2025 municipal election. Barnett currently is the mayor pro tem on the council and was elected to the board eight…

10/10/2025

This week’s food truck tracker …

WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks can know where to access the best mobile eats while planning their weekend activities. All schedules…

10/09/2025

A staffing crisis was left without action Monday at Pender EMS and Fire after county commissioners could not achieve a quorum to take a vote, due to multiple conflicts of interest. Instead, they tabled a retention package worth $374,000.

PENDER COUNTY — A staffing crisis was left without action Monday at Pender EMS and Fire after county commissioners could not achieve a quorum to take a vote, due to multiple conflicts of interest.

10/09/2025

It's Halloween month and this week's Li'l Friday has plenty of spooks, such as the Witches Paddle, Panic Attack, and the silent film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" with a well-known pipe organist improvising to it. Plus more music from Lukas Nelson, Blackberry Smoke and American Aquarium, comedy from Sean Patton, festivals like the Oktoberfest Block Party or Wilmington Record Show, culinary events like Babushka's and Pleasure Island Restaurant Week, and so much more.

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday features plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary happenings and more. All events featured were scheduled as of Thursday; however…

10/09/2025

Lynn Barbee, CIO of Atlantic Corporation, is hoping to keep his mayoral seat in the 2025 municipal election.

Barbee was first elected mayor in Carolina Beach in 2021.

"We have made a great financial recovery over the last six years in Carolina Beach and can finally fund many of the needed infrastructure projects," he said. "I would like to continue my tenure as mayor to see these to completion."

Read his Q&A below to learn more.

CAROLINA BEACH — Lynn Barbee, CIO of Atlantic Corporation, is hoping to keep his mayoral seat in the 2026 municipal election. Barbee was first elected to the seat in 2021 after having served on town…

10/08/2025

The election forum hosted by PCD, WECT News and WHQR Public Media is streamed live this evening. Check it below.

10/08/2025

After Barbara Watson had her heart attack more than 10 years ago, she lost her sense of purpose. Unable and scared to drive, especially after having suffered some neurological damage after the incident, she spent most of her time alone at home, waiting for her husband to wake up or get off of work. The Senior Community Service Employment Program, or SCSEP, changed all that for her.

Through SCSEP, she pursued clerical work and volunteered to feed kids on weekends with the United Way of the Cape Fear Area in Onslow County.

However, Watson was furloughed in July, along with 46 other workers in the Cape Fear program.

Though organizations haven’t been given an official reason, the Senior Community Service Employment Program was one of many groups to be placed under review by the federal government following the DEI executive orders that passed earlier this year. The government shutdown, now, has created further obstacles and concerns.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — After Barbara Watson had her heart attack more than 10 years ago, she lost her sense of purpose. Unable and scared to drive, especially after having suffered some neurological…

10/08/2025

The Wilmington City Council passed two items Tuesday night: one with a long history of dialogue — an ordinance targeted at prohibiting camping behavior associated with homeless individuals — and another involving the city expanding greenspace, though with very little backstory.

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington City Council passed two items Tuesday night: one with a long history of dialogue — an ordinance targeted at prohibiting camping behavior associated with homeless…

10/08/2025

The New Hanover County Board of Elections is now in need of a new director.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The New Hanover County Board of Elections is now in need of a new director. READ MORE: ‘Nothing nefarious’: BOE approves 3 more voting sites, previews possible changes next year…

10/08/2025

The Southport Board of Aldermen met for the first time this week since a veteran Marine opened fire from his boat at the Southport Yacht Basin 10 days ago. Some became emotional while discussing victims who died or were injured, others commended the unity it prompted throughout the town, and a few called on state lawmakers to do more to help people affected by mental health issues.

SOUTHPORT — The Southport Board of Aldermen met for the first time this week since a veteran Marine opened fire from his boat at the Southport Yacht Basin 10 days ago. Some became emotional while…