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Topsail Nature Preserve will temporarily close Oct. 7 for herbicide treatment

MOREHEAD CITY — The Topsail Nature Preserve will temporarily close for invasive plant treatment the morning of Oct. 7.  The preserve, its beaches and parking...

Man dies during traffic stop

4 suspects arrested in shooting of 14-year-old

$8.67M contract awarded for phase one of WB...

Evacuations lift in Shallotte area due to fire

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Arts & Culture

Horror, humor, gothic flair: ‘Dracula’ actors talk Thalian Association’s latest production

WILMINGTON — A classic vampire tale is getting a fresh dose of humor and horror...

Jefferson Airplane and Pink Floyd tributes coming to Wilson Center

WILMINGTON — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced two tours...

New art walk brings Wilmington artists, Castle Street businesses into the spotlight

WILMINGTON — An interactive arts event is debuting in October along Castle Street, with the...

Brews & Bites

Port City Taste kicks off 10 days of indulgence

WILMINGTON — The most delicious days of fall have arrived with Port City Taste, featuring...

Food Truck Tracker: Oct. 2 – 9

WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks...

Food Truck Tracker: Sept. 25 – Oct. 2

WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks...

Community & Events

Li’l Friday: Oktoberfest, CB Reggae Music Fest, Pot Fest

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday features dozens of ways for people to enjoy the...

Save the date: Good Friends of Wilmington’s 28th annual Luncheon

WILMINGTON — Tickets are available for the 28th Annual Luncheon hosted by the local...

48th annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament take place first weekend in October

SOUTHPORT — The 48th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament will take place October...

Obituaries

Anne Lloyd Belt Seawell, 93

WILMINGTON -- Anne Lloyd Belt Seawell, age 93, went to be with her Lord...

Susan Guy Carroll, 67

WILMINGTON -- Susan Guy Carroll, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026,...

Martha Louise Keith Herring, 93

WILMINGTON -- Martha Louise Keith Herring, age 93, of Wilmington, North Carolina, peacefully entered...

Frank G. Ahern, 86

WILMINGTON -- Frank G. Ahern, 86, died unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Friday,...

Joseph “Joey” Melvin Padgett, 63

BURGAW -- Joseph “Joey” Melvin Padgett, 63, a hard working exceptional man left our...

John “Snakeman” Vance Kelly, 89

WILMINGTON -- John "Snakeman" Vance Kelly, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Saturday,...

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