Michael Praats

Since 2012, Fermental has been a staple in Ogden but according to owners Steve and Kristen Gibbs, the bottle shop and live music space is at risk of being sold by landlords unless they can figure out a way to match the offer.

Now that New Hanover County has given it’s approval to move forward with the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant Health for billions of dollars, the fate of those funds are being discussed by County Commissioners.

UNCW is making changes to rules regulating free expression and the placement of Black Lives Matter banners that have been placed on buildings around campus. Chancellor Jose Sartarelli announced on Saturday that new policies would see banners placed on campus buildings moved to an art exhibit.

A judge has ruled that the City of Wilmington’s short-term rental laws put in place two years ago in an attempt to restrict the number of rentals in city limits is illegal.

Several local apartment complexes have reported students of UNCW living off campus to the school for violations of COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Although town staff in Carolina Beach is recommending a change to town zoning ordinances that would prohibit floating structures in the town waters, neighbors in the Oceana Subdivision that asked for the changes might not get what they ultimately wanted — the removal of a vessel at the Carolina Beac

A Wilmington businessman facing repercussions for painting a mural on the outside of his bar in Downtown is appealing the violations to the city’s Historic Planning Commission (HPC) and requesting a certificate of appropriateness (COA) be issued after the fact.

The Hugh Morton Amphitheater (also known as Greenfield Lake Amphitheater) could soon be under new management if the Wilmington City Council moves forward with plans to award a 10-year contract to Live Nation.

When the City of Wilmington first decided to regulate short-term rentals it faced resistance from residents and homeowners who had purchased properties with the intent of renting them out. There have been appeals made to the city regarding the strict regulations, but for the most part, the city has

The son of Russel Priest, the Bladen County Commissioner who recently passed away, is expected to fill his fathers role as county commissioner, according to Bladen County Chairman Ray Britt.

The move by Trillium Health Resources to go with a different provider for the heavily debated treatment center ‘The Healing Place’ drew ire from one county commissioner Monday morning and hesitation from county staff to enter into an agreement with Trillium.

The Town of Leland is prepared to pay more than $150,000 for a potential final judgement in a court case that has been ongoing since 2018 that alleges the town unlawfully charged fees to builders developing property in the town.

Three years ago the nonprofit group Ocean Cure rolled out a wheelchair accessible mat in Carolina Beach, giving those who struggled to access the sand a chance to do so. Now, following Hurricane Isaias, founder of Ocean Cure Kevin Murphy said the mat is unlikely to go back down this year, in part, d

When it comes to parking at the beach, only one town in New Hanover County offers it for free -- Kure Beach -- but that could be changing as town leaders in Kure Beach will be asked to take the first step in exploring a paid parking program.

Getting a parking ticket is never fun, usually it happens when you run out of time on a meter or just don’t pay. But what about getting a ticket when you could not pay, not because you did not have the money, but because the pay stations were down.

More than two years ago, a new brewery announced it would be opening in Wilmington.

Changes could be coming to how developers build mixed-use developments in the City of Wilmington putting a focus on commercial construction along with residential.

Residents of the Oceana subdivision in Carolina Beach are asking the town to make some changes to better define what constitutes a ‘floating home’ after owners of the Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina brought in a barge with a house attached to it, and docked it at the marina.

The owner of a Holly Ridge gym has filed a federal lawsuit against the town and its officials after what he described as an illegal raid of his business earlier this year by police.

The use of force by police officers has come under close scrutiny across America in the past several months. In Minnesota, while only one officer physically restrained George Floyd with a knee on his neck, all four officers involved in the death of the man have been charged with crimes.

Plans to regulate short-term rentals in Carolina Beach are on hold for now while town staff continues to work on the proposed ordinance that didn’t exactly ‘jive’ with state law, according to the Town Manager.