Wilmington.
county seat city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Storm Isaias is causing event cancellations and postponements in southeastern North Carolina.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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NCDOT conducted an environmental assessment for a bridge replacement project in Wilmington.Well supported7 reports
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The North Carolina Forest Service administered a grant to support a tree management project involving local partners in the Wilmington area.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and Zapple are working to improve community shade and tree canopy in the Wilmington area.Some support1 report
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A specific mansion in the Wilmington area, Poplar Grove Plantation, served as a Union Army headquarters.Some support1 report
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Amazon is establishing a fulfillment center in North Carolina, marked by a ribbon cutting in Wilmington.Some support2 reports
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A district manages projects in both Virginia and North Carolina, with its headquarters located in Wilmington.Some support2 reports8 developments inside
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The Supreme Court ruled on a local ordinance in Wilmington, Ohio, with resident Kidd leading the effort.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity concerning plant decline near Wilmington, North Carolina.Some support3 reports
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The USS North Carolina is undergoing restoration and tours, supported by a fundraising campaign, with Jay Martin involved as executive director.Some support1 report
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The Corps office in Wilmington is currently handling submissions related to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Topsail Island.Some support3 reports
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority schedules a boil water advisory for Wilmington residents.Some support1 report
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The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking public feedback on fishery health, holding meetings in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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Case proceedings are taking place in Wilmington involving the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Karen Sharrah has been appointed to lead the nursing program in Wilmington, replacing Holland.Some support1 report
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Wilmington Riverfest 2026 was held in the city center on September 2, 2026.Some support3 reports
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CFCC President Jim Morton speaks about local workforce in Wilmington, North Carolina.Some support3 reports
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NCDOT removed unauthorized benches while CFPTA is adding new seating and shelters across Wilmington's bus stops.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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NCDOT staff caused damage to infrastructure while working on a repaving project in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Project in Wilmington requires legislation to enable tolling on existing routes.Some support3 reports
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A tribute night for Dolly Parton is scheduled to take place in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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City of Wilmington seeks to regulate data centers.Some support1 report
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Radar issues are currently affecting weather forecasting across the Brunswick County region.Some support1 report
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DeepCyte Inc., led by Theodore Alexandrov, is based in Wilmington, Del., and operates in Copenhagen.Some support1 report
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An annual concert is being held in Wilmington to celebrate the life and work of Jerry Garcia.Some support1 report
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Flooding is occurring as the Cape Fear River inundates areas of Wilmington, including Market Street.Some support32 reports
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Council in Wilmington voted on rezoning for a Wawa expansion project.Some support2 reports
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A new inpatient rehabilitation hospital facility is being built in Wilmington, involving Novant Health.Some support2 reports
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A contractor based in Long Beach performed dredging operations in the Wilmington area.Some support1 report
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American Tire Distributors Inc. opened a new distribution center in Wilmington, North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Rich Duncan is leading Cape Fear Habitat operations in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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New Hanover County Schools are receiving funding for modernization, with Christopher Barnes serving as the Superintendent of Schools.Some support1 report
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Moffatt & Nichol is engaging in planning for coastal resilience projects in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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Training focused on disaster response protocols took place in Wilmington involving the Army Corps of Engineers.Some support1 report
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Andrews, a city councilwoman, was involved in a local tree removal debate in Wilmington on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Officials certified dam capacity for lake restoration in North Carolina.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Wilmington is currently serving as the operational base for various local food initiatives.Some support3 reports
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AT&T operates infrastructure within the city limits of Wilmington.Some support1 report
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A weather system is currently moving toward the state of Texas, with its path also involving Wilmington.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred in the Wilmington, North Carolina area on July 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Wilmington is a city located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, and a reporter is based there.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions in New Hanover County necessitate voluntary water use restrictions.Some support2 reports
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Wilmington is a city located in the state of North Carolina.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Wilmington is confirmed to be part of the WMPO area.Some support1 report
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The Cameron Art Museum is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Policy forces cities to bear costs without funding.Some support1 report
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A person graduated from high school in the Wilmington area, married Connie Malpass in 1968, and served in a Medevac unit during a war.Some support1 report
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A mob attacked the Black-owned newspaper, the Daily Record, located in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service is issuing alerts for Wilmington and Randolph County, covering most of the viewing area.Well supported15 reports
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UniFirst is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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City council approved annexation and rezoning for Coastal Cornerstone Development in Wilmington, Effingham County.Some support2 reports
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NextBoat Inc. announced operational growth from its company base located in Wilmington.Some support2 reports
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Mike Burke leads the Autograph Yacht Group division.Some support1 report
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Hawke led organizational changes in city government in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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NCDOT plans are set to affect key regional infrastructure in New Hanover County.Some support2 reports
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Legislation affects local commerce in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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Helping Hands of the Cape Fear provided temporary housing for the homeless in Wilmington.Some support1 report
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Around Wilmington this week
News at the entities that move Wilmington most-
North Carolina StructuralThe Silver Hill Project, located in North Carolina, is currently the site of exploration.Moves Wilmington
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New Hanover County StructuralNew Hanover County commissioners contacted Congressman David Rouzer seeking assistance on October 21, 2026.Moves Wilmington
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Amazon Shared contextAmazon acquired the mid-sized studio Orion Pictures.Moves Wilmington
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Bill Saffo StructuralBill Saffo and Deb Butler participated in a protest alongside the AFL-CIO and Climate Reality Project.Moves Wilmington
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Andrews StructuralAndrews is campaigning in South Carolina, seeking to fix local problems while running against Donald Trump's political influence.Moves Wilmington
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David Rouzer OperationalGreg Murphy and David Rouzer co-led the WATERS Summit while both were residents of North Carolina.Moves Wilmington
Connections
The 40 strongest of 147, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cape Fear River Operational
The river's flow and tidal conditions directly cause inundation and coastal flooding in Wilmington.
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North Carolina Structural
Wilmington is a municipality located within North Carolina and operates under its state jurisdiction.
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New Hanover County Structural
Wilmington serves as the administrative and operational county seat for New Hanover County.
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Leland Structural
Leland is formally included in the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, linking the towns through shared planning and infrastructure context.
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Bill Saffo Structural
Bill Saffo serves as the Mayor of Wilmington, holding a functional leadership role within the city's governance structure.
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North Carolina Department of Transportation Shared context
NCDOT conducts infrastructure projects and environmental assessments within the geographical jurisdiction of Wilmington, which provides local feedback.
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Andrews Structural
Andrews serves as a City Councilwoman in Wilmington, influencing local policy matters including tax funding and tree removal.
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Amazon Shared context
Amazon is establishing and operating physical facilities, including data centers and fulfillment centers, within the municipality of Wilmington.
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general assembly Structural
General Assembly legislation formally affects local commerce in Wilmington.
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David Rouzer Operational
David Rouzer actively coordinates with Wilmington leaders and uses political influence to fund local infrastructure improvements.
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Topsail Island Structural
The Corps office in Wilmington handles environmental impact statement submissions for Topsail Island.
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Andrea Campbell Transactional
Andrea Campbell's office sued Wilmington for noncompliance.
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Brunswick Structural
The two locations are functionally linked as part of a shared three-county funding partnership.
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Holland Structural
Holland previously directed a nursing program operating within Wilmington.
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Flock Safety Transactional
Flock Safety is contracted by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to deploy its camera systems in the Wilmington operational area.
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Coastal Horizons Center Structural
Coastal Horizons Center receives major grants and private investment from the county services associated with Wilmington to support its urgent care expansion.
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Federal Highway Administration Operational
Wilmington provides functional input and feedback regarding infrastructure agreements processed by the Federal Highway Administration.
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Connie Transactional
A biographical link was established between Connie and Wilmington through a marriage that occurred in 1968.
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North Carolina Community Foundation Shared context
The foundation's operational area is situated within the geographical context of Wilmington.
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Center for Biological Diversity Shared context
A's advocacy work intersects with environmental issues tied to the Wilmington area, specifically regarding a current lawsuit.
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Roger Sullivan Shared context
Roger Sullivan conducted activities in the city of Wilmington.
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AT&T Shared context
AT&T operates infrastructure within the city limits of Wilmington.
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Guthrie Shared context
Guthrie operates as a company whose leadership is based in Wilmington.
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East Carolina University Operational
A partnership between East Carolina University and Wilmington was announced.
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Duke Energy Shared context
Duke Energy operates within the geographical and regulatory context of Wilmington, specifically concerning offshore wind lease settlements.
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Charleston Operational
A company operates divisions in both Charleston and Wilmington.
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Analog Devices Shared context
Analog Devices is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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Rich Duncan Shared context
Rich Duncan operates in the location of Wilmington.
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Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority Shared context
The transit authority operates within the geographic and functional context of the city of Wilmington.
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Symbotic Shared context
Symbotic is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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Cornerstone Shared context
Cornerstone operates out of its base in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Cumulus Media Shared context
Cumulus Media operates within the local radio market context of Wilmington.
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Michael Lee Shared context
Michael Lee operates as a political representative within the geographical area of Wilmington, New Hanover County.
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Shared context
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries utilizes Wilmington as a location for its public feedback meetings and donation sites.
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WECT Shared context
WECT is a media entity that operates as an NBC affiliate located within the city limits of Wilmington.
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WHQR Shared context
The company WHQR operates within the context of Wilmington's jurisdiction and functions.
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Lauren Collins Mentioned together
Co-mention suggesting Lauren Collins researched the history of Wilmington.
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Outer Banks Shared context
The two entities share a regional context regarding coastal weather patterns and barrier island systems.
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Nasdaq Shared context
Wilmington serves as a location factor for companies connected to the Nasdaq market.
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Ted Budd Shared context
A's professional activities are situated within the geographic context of Wilmington.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- New Hanover County directs services to the city of Wilmington.
- Corning is expanding its manufacturing facility in Wilmington.
- State conducts early voting in Wilmington county, North Carolina.
- Storm Isaias is causing event cancellations and postponements in southeastern North Carolina.
- Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and Zapple are working to improve community shade and tree canopy in the Wilmington area.
- A specific mansion in the Wilmington area, Poplar Grove Plantation, served as a Union Army headquarters.
September 2026
13 events- NCDOT conducted an environmental assessment for a bridge replacement project in Wilmington.
- Amazon is establishing a fulfillment center in North Carolina, marked by a ribbon cutting in Wilmington.
- The Supreme Court ruled on a local ordinance in Wilmington, Ohio, with resident Kidd leading the effort.
- Lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity concerning plant decline near Wilmington, North Carolina.
- The USS North Carolina is undergoing restoration and tours, supported by a fundraising campaign, with Jay Martin involved as executive director.
- The Corps office in Wilmington is currently handling submissions related to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Topsail Island.
- Cape Fear Public Utility Authority schedules a boil water advisory for Wilmington residents.
- The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking public feedback on fishery health, holding meetings in Wilmington.
- Case proceedings are taking place in Wilmington involving the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
- Karen Sharrah has been appointed to lead the nursing program in Wilmington, replacing Holland.
- Wilmington Riverfest 2026 was held in the city center on September 2, 2026.
- CFCC President Jim Morton speaks about local workforce in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- NCDOT staff caused damage to infrastructure while working on a repaving project in Wilmington.
August 2026
11 events- The North Carolina Forest Service administered a grant to support a tree management project involving local partners in the Wilmington area.
- NCDOT removed unauthorized benches while CFPTA is adding new seating and shelters across Wilmington's bus stops.
- A tribute night for Dolly Parton is scheduled to take place in Wilmington.
- City of Wilmington seeks to regulate data centers.
- Radar issues are currently affecting weather forecasting across the Brunswick County region.
- DeepCyte Inc., led by Theodore Alexandrov, is based in Wilmington, Del., and operates in Copenhagen.
- An annual concert is being held in Wilmington to celebrate the life and work of Jerry Garcia.
- Council in Wilmington voted on rezoning for a Wawa expansion project.
- A new inpatient rehabilitation hospital facility is being built in Wilmington, involving Novant Health.
- A contractor based in Long Beach performed dredging operations in the Wilmington area.
- American Tire Distributors Inc. opened a new distribution center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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July 2026
18 events- A district manages projects in both Virginia and North Carolina, with its headquarters located in Wilmington.
- The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Project in Wilmington requires legislation to enable tolling on existing routes.
- Rich Duncan is leading Cape Fear Habitat operations in Wilmington.
- New Hanover County Schools are receiving funding for modernization, with Christopher Barnes serving as the Superintendent of Schools.
- Moffatt & Nichol is engaging in planning for coastal resilience projects in Wilmington.
- Training focused on disaster response protocols took place in Wilmington involving the Army Corps of Engineers.
- Andrews, a city councilwoman, was involved in a local tree removal debate in Wilmington on July 1, 2026.
- Officials certified dam capacity for lake restoration in North Carolina.
- Wilmington is currently serving as the operational base for various local food initiatives.
- AT&T operates infrastructure within the city limits of Wilmington.
- A weather system is currently moving toward the state of Texas, with its path also involving Wilmington.
- An incident occurred in the Wilmington, North Carolina area on July 13, 2026.
- Wilmington is a city located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, and a reporter is based there.
- Drought conditions in New Hanover County necessitate voluntary water use restrictions.
- Wilmington is confirmed to be part of the WMPO area.
- The Cameron Art Museum is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Policy forces cities to bear costs without funding.
- A person graduated from high school in the Wilmington area, married Connie Malpass in 1968, and served in a Medevac unit during a war.
June 2026
12 events- Flooding is occurring as the Cape Fear River inundates areas of Wilmington, including Market Street.
- Wilmington is a city located in the state of North Carolina.
- A mob attacked the Black-owned newspaper, the Daily Record, located in Wilmington.
- The National Weather Service is issuing alerts for Wilmington and Randolph County, covering most of the viewing area.
- UniFirst is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
- City council approved annexation and rezoning for Coastal Cornerstone Development in Wilmington, Effingham County.
- NextBoat Inc. announced operational growth from its company base located in Wilmington.
- Mike Burke leads the Autograph Yacht Group division.
- Hawke led organizational changes in city government in Wilmington.
- NCDOT plans are set to affect key regional infrastructure in New Hanover County.
- Legislation affects local commerce in Wilmington.
- Helping Hands of the Cape Fear provided temporary housing for the homeless in Wilmington.