An NFL superstar. A Tony- and Emmy-nominated writer and actor. And the youngest tennis player to compete in the U.S. Open. They're among the notable people from the Wilmington area we lost in 2024.

During 2024, the StarNews has published thousands of local stories. As this year comes to a close, I thought it would be ...

A 23-year-old man was shot and now faces charges after an encounter with Wilmington police in which he was armed. Around ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S.

The project was initially announced in 2022 before a string of cancellations and delays halted similar sites across the ...

Winter weather, combined with extra risks from space heaters, holiday cooking and celebratory fireworks can increase the ...

RALEIGH — North Carolina has one of the freest economies on the continent — a fact that augers well for the future of our ...

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State or Notre Dame: Before The Snap looks at which College Football Playoff first-round winners could advance to the semis.

The Wilmington area is rich in the arts with several galleries to explore. Stroll through Art in Bloom, Bottega Art & Wine, ...

Plans to repair the Carolina Beach pier are in the works, according to management. The end of the pier has been closed for ...

Climate anxiety is recognized by the American Psychological Association and is a growing concern, particularly among those ...

Caswell Beach, located at the eastern end of Oak Island (originally the whole island was Oak Island) and right at the mouth ...