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Progress at the Coast: The emerging startup scene in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington’s startup ecosystem has grown steadily over more than a decade, fueled by local founders, investors, institutions and connections to broader capital networks that are helping the city emerge as a coastal hub for entrepreneurship.
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FAA proposes airspace upgrade at Wilmington International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a major upgrade to the airspace over Wilmington International Airport.
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Wilmington theater honors Canadian hospitality after 9/11 attacks
An opera house in Wilmington is opening its production of a play based on the true story of Gander, a Canadian town that helped Americans affected by the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Mariners select North Brunswick alumnus Trevor Lucas 129th overall in MLB Draft
Lucas was a first-team All-CAA infielder this year for UNC-Wilmington, starting all 58 games for the second straight season with a .312 batting average with 12 doubles and 12 RBIs.
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Car drives through Wilmington Farmers Market, injuring several people
Saturday morning a car crashed into pedestrians at the Wilmington Farmers Market.
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Car drives through Wilmington Farmers Market, injuring several people
Saturday morning a car crashed into pedestrians at the Wilmington Farmers Market.
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‘A miracle’: UNCW women’s basketball coach survives near drowning at Wrightsville Beach
UNCW head women's basketball coach Nicole Woods will recover at home after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach, WECT reported.
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Michael Jordan grants former NC teacher’s wish with surprise phone call
A former North Carolina teacher in hospice care reunited with one of her former students: basketball legend Michael Jordan. The staff says the conversation brought tears to everyone in the room.
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Wilmington could become more attractive to filmmakers with proposed NC legislation
New legislation could make North Carolina more attractive to filmmakers.
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Widow advocates for dental board reform after husband’s death during routine procedure
Shital Patel told WECT in Wilmington she has been trying to pass a law surrounding sedation procedures at dental offices but claims she has been blocked by the state dental board at every turn. Now she is advocating for a new bill that would change the state dental board itself.
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PFAS hearing in Wilmington follows heated backlash in Raleigh
After backlash in Raleigh, a Wilmington PFAS hearing draws concern as residents warn the state’s proposed rules lack enforcement and may leave some communities behind.
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NC pushes rail expansion, including chance to take a train to the beach
Officials are looking to expand the state’s rail network, including routes that would better connect Raleigh to Greenville, Hamlet, Morehead City, Weldon and Winston-Salem to Charlotte.
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Wilmington Police K9 receives donated body armor
Kraken's vest was sponsored by Sally and Bill Holliday of Wilmington, and the vest will have the embroidered sentiment "Born to Love - Trained to Serve - Loyal Always"
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Wilmington woman publishes memoir about growing up one of 20 children during the Great Depression
Marie Kilkinney, 96, said she is the 15th of 20 children and grew up during the Great Depression. Her book draws on her memories growing up in a large family that she said, "was poor in cash but sustained by shared values."
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Officials give all-clear after bomb threat at Wilmington International Airport
On Thursday, officials said the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad completed their sweep and determined the terminal is safe for operations.
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Novant renames neuroscience institute after Michael Jordan's mom
Novant Health has renamed its neuroscience institute in honor of Deloris Jordan, mother of NBA legend Michael Jordan. The decision highlights her significant contributions to the community and aims to inspire future generations.
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Historic storm: Parts of NC coast get 15 inches of snow
This weekend's snow was historic for parts of the North Carolina coast.
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State adjusts charges against county elections official accused of drugging girls’ ice cream
James Yokeley, who resigned from the Surry County Board of Elections after he was initially charged in the case in August, now faces two potential counts of felony “unlawful distribution of food or beverage” and one count of felony child abuse.
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New holiday movie filming in the Cape Fear region
University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Theatre Department graduate, Kristi Murdock, has returned to Wilmington to produce and star in a movie she wrote called “A Proper Christmas."
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3 charges dropped against NC county elections official accused of drugging granddaughter's ice cream
A court document shows James Yokeley Jr. had three charges dropped against him. He was accused of drugging his granddaughter's and her friend's ice cream. Yokeley still faces a felony child abuse charge.
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Demolition begins Tuesday on exploded building planned for Eastern Carolina Veterinary Center
Demolition crews are set to begin tearing down the remains of the building intended for the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Center, which was heavily damaged in an unexpected explosion. The process is expected to take between 30 and 45 days.
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Wilmington community reacts to fire at downtown inn
A building in the historic district of downtown Wilmington caught on fire on Friday.
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Historic building in downtown Wilmington catches fire
A building in the historic district of downtown Wilmington caught on fire on Friday.
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Wilmington woman elected for third term as first female NC NAACP president
At the 82nd State Convention, delegates voted Deborah Dicks Maxwell as president for the third term. Maxwell is the first female president in the state's history. She previously served as president of the New Hanover County chapter.
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Rip currents and wind: Humberto, Imelda impact North Carolina coast while miles away
High rip currents, high surf, coastal flooding and strong wind gusts are expected along and off the coast.
