Courtney McCormick worked as a professional server for 17 years but the pandemic hit the restaurant industry hard and she lost her job.

McCullen wanted to do something that would inspire innovation and success through an active and healthy lifestyle

The Thalian Association Community Theatre now has an extra $3,000 to continue its’ programs after North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell presented a check for unclaimed assets to the organization’s Executive Director Susan Habas.

Members of the Loblolly Garden Club delivered food and other goodies to workers at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The American Red Cross is partnering with the Wilmington East Rotary Club to host a special blood drive in honor of the late Judge Gilbert Burnett.

Parkway of Wilmington celebrates hometown heroes

The parents of Carly Rae Baron who was murdered at a Halloween party are asking the community to light a candle Sunday, Dec. 13.

A new family of otters settled in at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher

District Attorney Ben David has tested positive for COVID-19 following a meeting last week with a group from Charlotte here on a "site visit."

A Wilmington family hopes to raise awareness and blood donations with a special blood drive.

Owner of Paul’s Place Famous Hot Dogs dies

Music teacher at C.F. Pope Elementary School needs storage cabinets for classroom

For most Christmas-themed stores, this is their busiest time of the year, but many hope it can make up for all that was lost in the spring.

COVID-19 has canceled the town's annual holiday traditions, but they got creative to offer new, safe events to get residents in the Christmas spirit.

The Holiday Flea at BAC kicked off Dec. 4 and runs through Sun., Dec. 6

Allison Gale, a teacher at Leland Middle School, is asking for donations through Donors Choose to purchase a vending machine for books

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic having doomed many events in 2020, the spirit of the holidays is still alive and flourishing in the form of local holiday markets.

At its fourth meeting, the task force, that formed in the summer to address racial and social injustice in the Pender region, met to develop a mission statement

The Wallace P.D. and Wallace F.D. came together to raise money for a young boy recently diagnosed with epilepsy.

Teacher needs new chairs for reading space

Pick up a few items the next time you shop to help the elderly in our community

Chris and Amanda Dabideen, the owners of The Kitchen Man in Winnabow, used their own money to buy 500 Thanksgiving meals for those in need.

‘Suicide Bridge’ survivor says simply asking someone if they’re okay could save a life

There will be 50 found in front of businesses throughout the downtown area.

Kevin Hines, Golden Gate Bridge suicide survivor to share story in virtual event in Wilmington

The Cape Fear Volunteer Center is asking for 20 people to make 20 turkeys to be distributed on Thanksgiving.

While the polka music was silenced this year, fans of Polish food can still get a taste of some of their favorite dishes

The inaugural flight will include 75 veterans, 75 guardians, a medical team and volunteer staff and is scheduled for April 24, 2021.

The Cape Fear Public Transportation Board of Directors selected Marie Parker as Wave Transit’s next executive director;

The City of Wilmington filed notice of appeal with the North Carolina Court of Appeals in the lawsuit that challenged the short-term lodging ordinance.

Though the parade was cancelled, there are several low-key and virtual events going on to honor Veterans.

Jennifer Love Gironda wants art supplies for her students she calls “extra special artists”

Hundreds of children and members of the community pitch in to write letters to Veterans in lieu of the annual Veterans Day Parade.

The race is usually held in Jacksonville, but since it's virtual, anyone from anywhere can participate and support post-9/11 vets.

Instead of one big event, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere this year

Brandon’s Battle is a non-profit group that helps families of children with cancer

Teacher seeks subscription to national book club for students

The Alliance for Cape Free Trees planted more than 60 trees in downtown Wilmington's southside area Saturday.

There is a new twist on an annual Wilmington tradition that begins Friday.

Guardian ad Litem would like to recruit more volunteers to help children in our community as they navigate the court system due to abuse or neglect.

Martha Cotton, a K-2 teacher at Williams Township in Whiteville, is asking for a Climb-N-Crawl Caterpillar through the Donors Choose website, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects.

The UNCW Alert system will be tested Wednesday, October 21 at noon as part of a routine maintenance schedule determined by the campus environmental health and safety policy.

Cape Fear Heart Walk goes virtual this weekend

The museum marked the Women’s Suffrage Centennial with a banner created with the help of more than 140 artists, quilters, textile artists, students and community members

The five-year Master Aging Plan (MAP) is being developed by the Senior Resource Center to help identify resources and determine services needed for older adults now and in the future.

The event is an art walk through the Carolina Place/Ardmore Historic Street Car District neighborhoods

The pandemic has caused a need for blood donations and blood donation center volunteers.

Kathy Butler, a K-2 teacher at Williams Township in Whiteville, is hoping to purchase a charging cart for her students' Chromebooks.

On a sunset cruise last week Charter Captain Jeff Williamson found a sea turtle tapped in a section of gill net that had been cut off and left in the water.

Over 90 films are lined-up for the online and drive-in film festival.

The celebrate Nuclear Science Week from Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, Duke Energy nuclear employees will host virtual career panels for high school students that focus on different nuclear power career.

Local businesses partnered to collect donations for food pantries in Burgaw and Hampstead.

YWCA Lower Cape Fear wrote and submitted proclamations to the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County to declare Oct. 12 Indigenous Peoples Day.

The Wilmington Police Department is hosting a drive-thru demo day.The event will be held Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port City Community Church at 250 Division Dr.

Wrightsville Beach releases plans for this year's Flotilla with COVID-19 restrictions

NHCS has implemented changes and new requirements for bus transportation. Students will need to wear masks, have temperature checks at home, and sit one per seat on the bus to and from school.

Azalea Belles no longer a part of the Azalea Festival

The 18th annual Willie Stargell Celebrity Invitational will go virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic