Wilmington News

As news of today's economy continues to show a problematic future, more and more people are searching for ways to make their dollars go farther while still living the lifestyle they desire.

Learn how some use quality vintage furniture from Jacksonville Furniture store instead of today's throw away new furniture to meet their needs.

Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:23 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:23 a.m. After seven years playing fashionista Brooke Davis on the locally filmed TV series "One Tree Hill," Sophia Bush has become a fixture in the Wilmington area.

Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. This is another one of those questions that is left up to the beholder.

Paint Wilmington is an annual event that invites artist from around the country to spend a week capturing the citya s scenic landscape.

Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. Wilmington's stars danced for the upper room Saturday night.

Emily Osment released her first solo album, the EP "All the Right Wrongs" last month.

Local veterans say that news of a new Veterans Affairs "super clinic" planned for Wilmington means less hassle and headache for their medical care.

Hannah Block poses for a StarNews portrait in the summer of 2009. Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. Hannah Block, a Wilmington civic leader for seven decades and one of the Lower Cape Fear's most colorful characters, died Friday at the age of 96.

Local celebrities are teaming up with local choreographers for the 2009 Dancing with the Wilmington Stars.

Want to know how far it is from the eastern end of Interstate 40 in North Carolina to the western end in California? Punch it into your GPS or try MapQuest.

Through the first half of the 20th century, suburban residents in Wilmington would board the trolley line and-for a pocket-sized cost-ride through the city, over the channels and into Wrightsville Beach.

Submitted by Jolene Reilly on 11 November 2009 - 5:34pm. The New Hanover County Sheriff's office has 38 new additions.

The Wilmington Police Department is searching for two men they believe were involved with the shooting death of Delvin Antoine McIntyre.

Veteran's Day is Wednesday, but some Wilmington organizations started thanking vets a day early.

A North Carolina pastor has been released from jail after being arrested on charges of having sex with a child.

Submitted by WWAY on 11 November 2009 - 5:36pm. McIntyre votes against health care reform bill It was a close vote along party lines, but 39 Democrats crossed the aisle to vote against the health care reform bill late Saturday night including Mike McIntyre, even though he believes reform is necessary.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. Fewer than one in five registered voters cast ballots in the Wilmington municipal elections Tuesday, a turnout that raises a big question: What does most of the city want? Of, 75,340 registered voters in the city, just 13,990, or 18.5 ...

To be quite honest, a week ago I could not have told you who Emily Osment was. My friend's 10-year-old daughter, however, knew all about her.

From the Department of Justice - Office of Public Affairs - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement with the city of Wilmington, N.C., to improve access to all aspects of civic life for persons with disabilities.

We spent a great couple of days in Wilmington, visiting the land home of friends Tom and Debbie, who keep their sailboat at our marina in Annapolis.