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Big Dawg Theatre Company announces return of ‘A Ride Through the Country’ Big Dawg Theatre Company announced the return engagement of “A Ride Through the Country,” an original play by Wilmington playwright Ray Kennedy. The play sold out a two-week run last summer.

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Recent stabbings, shootings prompt safety questions ahead of NC Azalea Festival The police chief answered questions about the recent incidents in a wide-ranging sitdown interview.

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Man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail found ‘incapable to proceed’ The case is expected to be delayed until the court deems his capacity “restored.”

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Man arrested after leading deputies on dangerous high-speed chase A Clarkton man faces multiple felony charges after authorities said he led deputies on a high-speed chase and was found with cocaine in Columbus County.

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Property manager charged with embezzling from Oak Island rental property owners A woman has been charged with 13 felony counts of embezzlement and one felony count of money laundering.

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Pender County commissioners vote to suspend new property revaluation Pender County commissioners voted Tuesday night to suspend the new 2026 property revaluations recently sent to property owners.

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Boil water advisory issued for several areas in Columbus County A boil water advisory was issued for some areas in Columbus County on Wednesday, April 8.

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State investigating after ammonia leak reported at chicken plant in Union County The leak was reported at Tyson Foods in Monroe.

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Wilmington teen arrested in shooting on Corbett Street A teen in New Hanover County has been arrested after a shooting on Tuesday.

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SCC to host second PILLS Academy for rising high school juniors and seniors this summer Southeastern Community College will host its second PILLS Academy this summer in partnership with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at Chapel Hill.

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Rocky Point man sentenced up to 35 years for child sex crimes A man in Pender County has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison on child sex crime charges.

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CFCC to host Marine Technology career discovery night Attendees can speak with Marine Technology faculty, ask questions, tour the labs and learn how the program combines classroom learning and hands-on experience.

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Crews respond to early morning fire on Castle Hayne Road Crews are responding to a structure fire in New Hanover County Wednesday morning.

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Wilmington skate park renamed to honor Alec Chambers Chambers, 32, died Dec. 30 after being hit outside the Satellite Bar and Lounge by an SUV. The driver is charged with DWI. Chambers worked at Satellite.

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Wilmington police responding to incident near Dawson Street The Wilmington Police Department is currently on the scene of an incident near 10th and Dawson streets.

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Rip current warning issued for multiple North Carolina beaches Wednesday The warning covers coastal Pender and New Hanover counties.

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Leland completes flood reduction project on Jackeys Creek Town of Leland officials said phase two of a flood reduction project on Jackeys Creek has been completed.

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Wilmington woman arrested in connection to downtown stabbing A Wilmington woman faces felony charges after a stabbing early Sunday morning in downtown Wilmington.

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21-year-old dies in downtown Wilmington stabbing, police seek tips Officers responded to reports of multiple fights in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning.

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Cape Fear Foodie: Cape Fear Wine and Food Experience Returns From April 16 - 18, the Cape Fear Wine and Food Experience will feature a number of elevated culinary events to help support the GLOW and Spark Academies.

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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain.

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New Hanover County appoints new social services director New Hanover County has named Holly Royals as its new director of social services.

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Dosher Memorial Hospital cookout and birthday celebration set for June Dosher Memorial Hospital will hold its fifth annual Community Cookout and 96th birthday celebration this June at the hospital’s front entrance.

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Death penalty hearing stalled after alleged Southport gunman ruled incompetent to stand trial A hearing to determine whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Nigel Max Edge has been postponed.

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YMCA to host 13th annual Healthy Kids Day The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina and the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation will host the 13th annual Healthy Kids Day on April 18, 2026, at Empie Park.

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Boiling Spring Lakes police arrest man after routine patrol uncovers home break-in A man has been arrested and charged following a break-in and theft at a home in Boiling Spring Lakes.

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Checkpoint leads to drug trafficking arrest in Columbus County A man is facing 13 drug charges after a checkpoint led deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office to multiple controlled substances.

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Local small business struggles to balance rising gas costs As gas prices continue to rise, business owners who rely on fuel to work and make money face a challenge to navigate the spike in prices.

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New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen Anyone with information should contact NHCSO at 910-798-4162.

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Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for Whiteville mailbox vandalism suspect The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in finding the suspect responsible for several mailbox vandalisms that happened Monday morning.

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