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1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1655+ words) Ask someone to name a Delaware lake and there’s a decent chance you’ll get a blank stare. That’s part of the charm here. Away from the places that usually dominate weekend itineraries, there’s a quiet body of water where the…...

10+ hour, 54+ min ago   (579+ words) Just weeks after losing her Miss North Carolina USA crown, Brittany Boltinhouse is heading back to the pageant stage. The 27-year-old dethroned state titleholder was announced as Miss Global Honduras 2026 in the pageant's Aug. 31 Instagram post, and now she will…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (239+ words) Wilmington College recognized 21 members of its faculty and staff for service milestones, ranging from five to 40 years, during its annual Opening Year Meeting on Aug. 18. President Corey Cockerill and Chip Murdock, assistant vice president for student affairs, presented the honorees…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (742+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Riverfest 2026 has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday, citing concerns about the proposed layout for the downtown festival. The 2026 Riverfest was scheduled for Oct. 3-4. Organizers said the decision followed months of discussions with the City of Wilmington…...

6+ hour, 42+ min ago   (860+ words) Nearly 630,000 people are now caught up in the North Carolina food insecurity crisis, with food banks across the state warning in 2024 that demand for help has surged by more than 70% since 2021. The latest data, shared by food bank leaders in…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (575+ words) Lumina Solar Delaware is a full-service solar panel installation company serving homeowners and businesses across Delaware from its Newark office. Founded in 2018, the company designs, permits, and installs custom solar energy systems built around each property's roof space, shading, and…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (196+ words) Local studio opens to offer large-format printing and visual solutions to the Cape Fear area CAPE FEAR, N.C., September 01, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpeedPro, a leading provider of large-format printing and visual solutions, today announced the opening of its SpeedPro Cape Fear location…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1732+ words) A donut shop has officially reached dangerous territory when people are willing to build their morning around it. That’s what’s happening at this North Carolina bakery, where the donuts are made by hand, served fresh, and fluffy enough to make…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (426+ words) As the midterm cycle heats up, the Trump administration’s directives threaten to disrupt how millions of Americans cast their ballots. We won't sit back — and holding power in check takes real resources. Support HuffPost today. Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (328+ words) Following Its First Franchise Opening in Cornelius, Indoor Golf Simulator Brand Offers 14 New Franchise Territories Throughout the Tar Heel State Charlotte Success Builds Momentum for Statewide Growth Building on that momentum and North Carolina's favorable business environment, Another Nine is…...