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Here are 16 Wilmington-area baseball players on Division I rosters in 2026
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (808+ words) The North Carolina high school baseball season is nearing its midpoint, and the postseason is already coming into focus. As the schedule tightens, so does the competition. Players across the Wilmington area are working to solidify their futures, whether that…...
Reminders of Wilmington's history as a 'mill town' still survive
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (102+ words) In 1900, a large textile mill was built next to this idyllic Wilmington spot that locals called Mineral Spring. Reminders of Wilmington's history as a 'mill town' still survive These days, it's common to hear people decrying the high rate of…...
WWII history takes flight; Wilmington to host free events during Azalea Festival week
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (348+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " A series of free events highlighting the Port City's World War II legacy will take place during North Carolina Azalea Festival week as part of the national America 250 commemoration. The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage…...
New research reveals 'missing piece' of Wilmington's 1898 saga
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (982+ words) Researchers have uncovered new information about Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre, including a "missing piece" connecting the story of the tragic event to one of Wilmington's most historic Black churches. On Saturday, March 28, Wilmington writer and historian John Jeremiah Sullivan gave…...
WWAY previews 2026 Work on Wilmington event
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (203+ words) WWAY previews 2026 Work on Wilmington event'WWAYTV3 WWAY previews 2026 Work on Wilmington event WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) " The event will take place Saturday, April 18th. The group is still looking for volunteers. - No special skills are required " just bring your energy and a willingness…...
North Carolina enacts statewide burn ban
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (173+ words) North Carolina and Forsyth County officials have issued a ban on open burning outdoors because of the ongoing drought. The ban began at 6 p.m. March 28, according to a press release from N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. Dangerously dry conditions and heightened wildfire…...
Delaware bill proposes penalty increase for damaging emergency vehicles
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (279+ words) DELAWARE " Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at protecting emergency vehicles and supporting first responders by strengthening penalties for vandalism. State Rep. Bryan Shupe, who represents District 36 and is an additional sponsor on the bill, said the consequences of such…...
From the archives: A Russian crown jewel arrives in Wilmington
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (284+ words) In its first full decade, the North Carolina Azalea Festival had already gained a reputation as a celebration that featured celebrities and all sorts of events. A new kind of feature was on display in 1952. According to an article in…...
Statewide burn ban in effect as wildfires burn across western North Carolina
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (471+ words) A statewide burn ban is now in effect across North Carolina, as firefighters continue working multiple wildfires in the mountains. The N.C. Forest Service issued the order over the weekend as wildfire risk increases due to dry conditions and limited rainfall....
Wilmington, Brunswick County among growth leaders in the U.S.
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (533+ words) New data from the U.S. Census confirms what many Wilmington-area residents already know -- we're growing fast. In fact, fast might be an understatement. The data shows that Wilmington and its surrounding counties are some of the most rapidly growing places in…...