Saturday, March 14, 2026

NHC commissioners to weigh $3M sale of 60 acres to conservation group

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The Flossie Bryan tract, located near Independence Boulevard, could switch hands again, less than a year after the county obtained it...

Willie Nelson returns to Wilmington next month

WILMINGTON — It's been almost a decade since country music icon Willie Nelson has performed...

Thalian Hall launches ‘Pay-What-You-Wish’ tickets to boost arts access

WILMINGTON — Catching a show at Thalian Hall just became more accessible for everyone...

2026 free concerts, fireworks scheduled in Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH — Boardwalk Blast is roughly two months away from kickoff in Carolina...

Britts Donuts will reopen for the season next month

CAROLINA BEACH — Easter weekend won't only bring Cadbury eggs and chocolate bunnies but ......

Food Truck Tracker: Mar. 13 – 20

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

From Korean corn dogs to clean eats: Sibling restaurateurs launch new concept 

WILMINGTON — A 26-year-old restaurateur and his younger sister have launched a new health-forward eatery....

Historic marker honoring American Revolution patriots to be dedicated in Bolivia

BOLIVIA — A new bronze monument honoring the men and women who fought in...

Willie Stargell Foundation announces 2026 5K for National Kidney Month

WILMINGTON — In recognition of National Kidney Month this March, the Willie Stargell Foundation...

Li’l Friday: St. Pat’s Parade, KC and the Sunshine Band, Tift Merritt with WSO

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

Jean Hopkins Bullock, 94

WILMINGTON -- Jean Hopkins Bullock passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2026,...

Melvina Rae “Mina” Ostroski, 85

WILMINGTON -- Melvina Rae "Mina" Ostroski, aged 85, passed away peacefully on March 8,...

Perrin Thomas Dobyns, 64

WILMINGTON -- Our cherubic-faced Perry has left us too soon after a short battle...

Gene Virgil Stark, 93

SOUTHPORT -- Gene Virgil Stark, 93, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on...

Julius Jetter Collins, 76

WILMINGTON -- Julius J. Collins, born in May 1950, passed away in February 2026,...

Larry Michael George, 69

HAMPSTEAD -- Larry George passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by his family...