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Sycamore Brewing owner vows to build ‘a new future’ amid husband’s child rape allegations #NCnews
Sycamore Brewing owner vows to build ‘a new future’ amid husband’s child rape allegations
The brewery will temporarily close starting Jan. 5.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sycamore Brewing owner vows to build ‘a new future’ amid husband’s child rape allegations #NCnews
Bladen Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for two missing teens #NCnews
Bladen Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for two missing teens
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 910-862-6960.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Bladen Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for two missing teens #NCnews
Wilmington Police searching for missing person #NCnews
Wilmington Police searching for missing person
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact WPD at 910-343-3600.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Wilmington Police searching for missing person #NCnews
Funeral to be held for victim in deadly crash at Wilmington bar #NCnews
Funeral to be held for victim in deadly crash at Wilmington bar
31-year-old Alec Chambers died on Dec. 30 after being hit by a Jeep while standing outside of Satellite Bar and Lounge.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Funeral to be held for victim in deadly crash at Wilmington bar #NCnews
‘Let’s ring it in safely’: Fire department shares New Year’s Eve firework tips #NCnews
‘Let’s ring it in safely’: Fire department shares New Year’s Eve firework tips
There are many ways to celebrate the New Year, including fireworks.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
‘Let’s ring it in safely’: Fire department shares New Year’s Eve firework tips #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two-vehicle crash closes lane on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge #Trafficupdates
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two-vehicle crash closes lane on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
A two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a black SUV closed lanes on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Tuesday evening.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Two-vehicle crash closes lane on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge #Trafficupdates
Doctors warn of ‘holiday heart syndrome’ ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations #NCnews
Doctors warn of ‘holiday heart syndrome’ ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
It’s called “holiday heart syndrome,” coined in 1978 after a doctor noticed holiday binge-drinking triggered dangerous heart rhythms, according to the American Heart Association.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Doctors warn of ‘holiday heart syndrome’ ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations #NCnews
Carolina Beach 2026 parking permits to go on sale in January #NCnews
Carolina Beach 2026 parking permits to go on sale in January
The Town of Carolina Beach has announced parking passes and permits will go on sale for the 2026 season in January.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Carolina Beach 2026 parking permits to go on sale in January #NCnews
Supply man charged with attempted murder after shooting #NCnews
Supply man charged with attempted murder after shooting
A Supply man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting on Dec. 29.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Supply man charged with attempted murder after shooting #NCnews
3-story mixed-use development proposed for Kure Beach #NCnews
3-story mixed-use development proposed for Kure Beach
The proposed project features retail space on the ground floor and 10 residential units on the top two levels, with five units per floor.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
3-story mixed-use development proposed for Kure Beach #NCnews
These new laws will take effect in North Carolina on Jan. 1, 2026 #NCnews
These new laws will take effect in North Carolina on Jan. 1, 2026
Several new laws are going into effect with the new year.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
These new laws will take effect in North Carolina on Jan. 1, 2026 #NCnews
Deadline extended for review of Wilmington Harbor deepening project #NCnews
Deadline extended for review of Wilmington Harbor deepening project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted additional time, extending the decision deadline from Jan. 5 to Jan. 19.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Deadline extended for review of Wilmington Harbor deepening project #NCnews
Cape Fear Foodie: Best of 2025 #NCnews
Cape Fear Foodie: Best of 2025
The "best of 2025" from the culinary scene around Wilmington.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Cape Fear Foodie: Best of 2025 #NCnews
Wilmington police speak on the true cost of a DWI #NCnews
Wilmington police speak on the true cost of a DWI
Law enforcement is providing a reality check of all you stand to lose if you drive while impaired.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Wilmington police speak on the true cost of a DWI #NCnews
Armed robbery at Whiteville gas station under investigation #NCnews
Armed robbery at Whiteville gas station under investigation
CCSO deputies reviewed the gas station’s surveillance footage and searched the surrounding area, but the suspects were not found.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Armed robbery at Whiteville gas station under investigation #NCnews
Two state parks offer First Day Hikes on Pleasure Island #Community
Two state parks offer First Day Hikes on Pleasure Island
The Kure Beach Recreation Department (KBRD) is inviting the community to First Day Hikes at two state parks.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Two state parks offer First Day Hikes on Pleasure Island #Community
North Carolina offers free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month #NCnews
North Carolina offers free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing thousands of free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
North Carolina offers free radon test kits for National Radon Action Month #NCnews
Pender Commerce Park water service to be temporarily shut off this weekend #NCnews
Pender Commerce Park water service to be temporarily shut off this weekend
Water service will be temporarily out this weekend in Pender Commerce Park.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Pender Commerce Park water service to be temporarily shut off this weekend #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Roads closing for New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop in Burgaw #NCnews
TRAFFIC ALERT: Roads closing for New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop in Burgaw
Several roads will be closed for the New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop in Burgaw on Wednesday.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Roads closing for New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop in Burgaw #NCnews
Carolina Beach issues illegal fireworks reminder ahead of New Year’s Eve #NCnews
Carolina Beach issues illegal fireworks reminder ahead of New Year’s Eve
Violations of firework laws result in a $500 and a Class 2 misdemeanor charge.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Carolina Beach issues illegal fireworks reminder ahead of New Year’s Eve #NCnews
Deadly crash at Wilmington bar under investigation #NCnews
Deadly crash at Wilmington bar under investigation
The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a deadly traffic accident at a bar in Wilmington on Tuesday.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Deadly crash at Wilmington bar under investigation #NCnews
Truck strikes object, spills diesel fuel in Riegelwood #NCnews
Truck strikes object, spills diesel fuel in Riegelwood
Fire crews are responding to a hazardous materials incident in Riegelwood.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Truck strikes object, spills diesel fuel in Riegelwood #NCnews
Flu cases surge nationwide, local medical office sees dozens of patients daily #NCnews
Flu cases surge nationwide, local medical office sees dozens of patients daily
Masonboro Family Medicine is dealing with a stream of flu patients, with dozens of cases arriving daily as influenza A becomes the dominant strain this season.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Flu cases surge nationwide, local medical office sees dozens of patients daily #NCnews
Cards for Kathy: Holiday cards bring joy during breast cancer battle #NCnews
Cards for Kathy: Holiday cards bring joy during breast cancer battle
Holiday cards are a way family and friends remain connected. For Kathy Burrows, holiday cards that line her wall are from strangers.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Cards for Kathy: Holiday cards bring joy during breast cancer battle #NCnews
North Carolina receives $213 million federal grant for rural health transformation #NCnews
North Carolina receives $213 million federal grant for rural health transformation
North Carolina will be eligible for additional funding each year for the next five years, according to a release from Gov. Josh Stein’s office.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
North Carolina receives $213 million federal grant for rural health transformation #NCnews