A man is being held on no bond after investigators identified him as the source of fentanyl that killed a woman earlier this year.

Brunswick County has refiled a lawsuit against the contractor and insurers tied to delays and alleged defective work on the $122.6 million Northwest Water Treatment Plant expansion.

The National Weather Service office in Wilmington has confirmed a tornado that destroyed one family’s property in Columbus County.

Thousands of athletes will hit the streets this weekend for the annual Ironman 70.3 North Carolina Triathlon.

A Brunswick County man has been charged in connection with a fatal overdose.

Nearly 9,000 gallons of untreated wastewater were discharged near Old Town Creek Road, according to Brunswick County Public Utilities.

Battleship North Carolina will be illuminated blue and gold to celebrate the Navy’s 251st birthday.

Four people will be recognized for their contributions to education and the Pender County community at this year’s Wall of Fame ceremony.

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its annual campaign encouraging driving safety across the state.

A North Carolina judge has ordered Holly Christina Photography and its two owners to turn over photos and videos owed to customers and pay nearly $600,000 in restitution and more than $1.1 million in civil penalties.

Rescue 13 crews responded to an overturned vehicle in the southbound lanes of Ocean Highway on Oct. 10, according to the Supply Fire Department.

The playground at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington will be temporarily closed starting next week.

I AM HERD Mustang Sanctuary will host its third annual Celebration of the Horse-Human Relationship, featuring demonstrations and lessons focused on horse-centered training and communication.

The left-turn lane from Market Street onto New Centre Drive is blocked, causing delays for drivers in the area.

The Amigos International Festival is returning to the Cape Fear region this November, with food, music, dance and activities celebrating cultures from around the world.

A tornado near East Arcadia snapped or uprooted trees along a 1.68-mile path Sunday, according to a National Weather Service survey.

An unconfirmed tornado destroyed four structures on a property near Clarendon in Columbus County, according to a public report.

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado was observed in the Atkinson area of Pender County on Sunday, shortly after 1 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch Sunday morning for dozens of North Carolina counties, including several in the southeastern part of the state.

Ground baked by months of drought faced a sudden test this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias dumped more than an inch of rain across the southeastern North Carolina coast.

More than 3,000 elementary students will climb through helicopters, public safety vehicles and heavy equipment later this month when Southeastern Community College (SCC) hosts its second Careers on Wheels event.

Miller and Wood will spend the next two weeks side by side as they head to Tallahassee, Florida. They said they are bringing more than just supplies.

New Hanover County School Board members took a vote Friday, Oct. 9, to formally censure David Perry, passing the motion 6-1 over his lone objection.

The video by Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, received nearly 105 million views in less than 24 hours.

A Wilmington church's pumpkin patch does more than mark fall — it funds mission work and supports a decades-long partnership with the Navajo Nation.

he Oak Island Police Department has officially re-introduced its K9 unit

The Town of Holly Ridge has purchased the former J&J Snack Foods property at 312 Sound Road, town officials announced.

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 22-year-old woman reported missing.

YWCA Lower Cape Fear will join YWCAs nationwide for Week Without Violence, a series of events from Oct. 18-24, 2026.

New Hanover County Elections Director Eric Navagh said he wants voters to feel confident in the county’s election staff. He said staff prepare all year and are increasing that work as Election Day approaches.

A Walmart employee sold cocaine and fentanyl to a man found dead in his Brunswick County home hours later, according to a release from the Brunswick County District Attorney’s Office.

Hurricane Isaias is not expected to make landfall in North Carolina, but Gov. Josh Stein and state emergency management officials are still urging residents to prepare for localized effects this weekend as the storm moves through the Gulf Coast.

The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting with the Bladen County Board of Commissioners this Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m.

New Hanover County has revoked the conditional approval for the proposed Hilton Bluffs subdivision.

A vehicle crashed into a coffee shop in Carolina Beach Friday afternoon, according to authorities.

Dr. Chris Barnes, superintendent of New Hanover County Schools, sat down to answer questions about the $320 million bond voters will decide in November.

The New Hanover County Endowment has awarded the town of Carolina Beach $3.5 million to develop a coastal park and event stage.

UNCW Kenan Auditorium will present ‘National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark’ next month.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former New Hanover County elections director DeNay Harris, who is challenging her termination.

The Town of Belville has canceled its Founders Day/America 250 Celebration due to possible severe weather.

Bay Street in Southport will be closed to traffic through Oct. 30 as construction continues on the Southport Shorefront Improvements Project.

The annual Fire in the Pines Festival has been canceled due to weather and safety concerns, organizers said.

A 49-year-old Whiteville man was arrested after a search at a residence uncovered drugs, drug paraphernalia and firearms, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.

Cape Fear Community College’s Student Veterans Organization will welcome families to a Halloween celebration with decorated vehicle trunks, treats, games and entertainment.

Mural artist Nico Amortegui will return to Carolina Beach to restore Kite’s Eye View, a public artwork that depicts the island from the perspective of a kite.

Meet Flicker, this week’s featured Pet of the Week from Fireside Friends.

Commissioner Pat Sykes is pushing for answers on Brunswick County's Flock records.

Chef Dean Neff says the second annual Out to Sea NC Fest will bring chefs, seafood producers and diners together in Wilmington.

A Whiteville man was arrested Thursday after deputies searched a home as part of a months-long drug investigation, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said.

Smoke from a controlled debris burn on Horse Island may linger near W Oak Island Drive and W Beach Drive, the Oak Island Fire Department said Thursday.