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The man accused of causing a car crash and subsequent explosion at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center on New...
08/20/2025

The man accused of causing a car crash and subsequent explosion at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center on New Centre Drive made his first appearance in New Hanover County court Wednesday. A judge increased his bond amount tenfold.

WILMINGTON — The man accused of causing a car crash and subsequent explosion at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center on New Centre Drive made his first appearance in New Hanover County court…

A musician famous for a brand built on positive, uplifting vibes — and a commitment to social justice and humanitarian c...
08/20/2025

A musician famous for a brand built on positive, uplifting vibes — and a commitment to social justice and humanitarian causes — has canceled his tour with his band Spearhead after sexual abuse and grooming allegations surfaced. This includes September dates in Wilmington.

WILMINGTON — A musician famous for a brand built on positive, uplifting vibes — and a commitment to social justice and humanitarian causes — has canceled his tour with his band Spearhead after sexual…

A sold-out show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Aug. 15 kept the crowds dancing to Red Clay Strays and Wilder Woods. Photos...
08/20/2025

A sold-out show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Aug. 15 kept the crowds dancing to Red Clay Strays and Wilder Woods. Photos from the show below...

WILMINGTON — A sold-out show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Aug. 15 kept the crowds dancing to Red Clay Strays and Wilder Woods. Woods opened the show; the American singer-songwriter and guitarist who…

A brief-but-pointed exchange between some commissioners took place earlier this week as they discussed rescinding a rece...
08/20/2025

A brief-but-pointed exchange between some commissioners took place earlier this week as they discussed rescinding a recent noise ordinance addressing dirt bikes.

PENDER COUNTY — A brief-but-pointed exchange between some commissioners took place earlier this week as they discussed rescinding a recent noise ordinance addressing dirt bikes. READ MORE: Pender…

Following a unanimous vote by the Wilmington City Council on Tuesday, August 19, Chief Ryan Zuidema has been named the c...
08/20/2025

Following a unanimous vote by the Wilmington City Council on Tuesday, August 19, Chief Ryan Zuidema has been named the city’s next chief of police, concluding a nationwide search.

WILMINGTON — Following a unanimous vote by the Wilmington City Council on Tuesday, August 19, Chief Ryan Zuidema has been named the city’s next chief of police, concluding a nationwide search.

The New Hanover County commissioners chose to change the process by which additional units above a zoning district’s all...
08/20/2025

The New Hanover County commissioners chose to change the process by which additional units above a zoning district’s allowance are approved, thus opening up each request to more layperson scrutiny.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The New Hanover County commissioners chose to change the process by which additional units above a zoning district’s allowance are approved, thus opening up each request to more…

The Wilmington Police Department have brought forth multiple charges against a 46-year-old man connected to a traffic cr...
08/19/2025

The Wilmington Police Department have brought forth multiple charges against a 46-year-old man connected to a traffic crash that led to a gas line rupturing and an explosion along New Centre Drive Tuesday.

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department have brought forth multiple charges against a 46-year-old man connected to a traffic crash that led to a gas line rupturing and an explosion along New…

If you're considering a dip in the ocean this week, rethink it. No-swim advisories continue to be issued in the tri-coun...
08/19/2025

If you're considering a dip in the ocean this week, rethink it. No-swim advisories continue to be issued in the tri-county region's beach towns due to dangerous marine conditions, prompted by Hurrincane Erin skirting up the coast this week.

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Though Hurricane Erin is not expected to reach landfall, the downgraded storm will bring dangerous marine conditions up the East Coast this week. It will include rising swells…

UPDATE: Someone in a hit-and-run struck a gas line that ruptured, causing an explosion at a newly constructed, yet-to-op...
08/19/2025

UPDATE: Someone in a hit-and-run struck a gas line that ruptured, causing an explosion at a newly constructed, yet-to-open vet clinic. Though there are no casualties, three firemen have sustained injuries but no civilians. Crews continue battling the flames as New Centre Drive remains closed and at least one area business was evacuated. Click to see the video of the explosion when it happened 👇

WILMINGTON — With black smoke billowing over midtown and debris scattered across New Centre Drive, emergency crews responded to a ruptured gas line leading to an explosion at an area vet clinic.

The day after he allegedly threw a plate at a restaurant employee’s head, Gary Sholar began the process to file a civil ...
08/19/2025

The day after he allegedly threw a plate at a restaurant employee’s head, Gary Sholar began the process to file a civil suit against the victim. However, to date there is no movement on it being served and the deadline expired for the complaint to be filed.

WILMINGTON — The day after he allegedly threw a plate at a restaurant employee’s head, Gary Sholar began the process to file a civil suit against the victim. However, to date there is no movement on…

The city has spent more than $5 million on services in recent years to help the unhoused population; however, the city i...
08/18/2025

The city has spent more than $5 million on services in recent years to help the unhoused population; however, the city is grappling with how to address homelessness issues some downtown business owners are complaining of. Service providers gave an update to council on Monday.

WILMINGTON — No clear plan of action emerged from the Wilmington City Council’s special meeting on homelessness Monday, though service providers were able to illuminate concerns they have as the city…

Pigs will fly, as the old saying goes, before feuding musicians Roger Waters and David Gilmour reunite to make a new Pin...
08/18/2025

Pigs will fly, as the old saying goes, before feuding musicians Roger Waters and David Gilmour reunite to make a new Pink Floyd album. Then again, it’s worth pointing out that pigs have flown — and will continue to do so as long as Brit Floyd keep up their nearly 25-year career playing note-by-note renditions of the band’s music to sell-out shows around the world.

“We do have quite a large inflatable pig that makes an appearance when there's room for him,” Brit Floyd founder and bandleader Damian Darlington said in a recent interview. “Not every stage has the room available to inflate it. But when we can get it in there, it certainly makes an appearance.”

Brit Floyd is stopping at the Wilson Center on Monday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m.

Pigs will fly, as the old saying goes, before feuding musicians Roger Waters and David Gilmour reunite to make a new Pink Floyd album. Then again, it’s worth pointing out that pigs have flown — and…

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