Southport hosted the week-long N.C. 4th of July Festival to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The festival featured traditional events like a parade, fireworks, and a naturalization ceremony ...

See the festive atmosphere of the 2026 N.C. Fourth of July Festival Parade that brings thousands of patriotic spectators to ...

The 4th of U Lie Rally was held on July 4, 2026, at the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 491 in ...

Fireworks light up the sky tonight as America celebrates its 250th birthday. Here’s where to catch July 4 displays across the ...

Explore the Wilmington area's deep Revolutionary War roots and the historic sites that shaped American independence.

Marchers launched from two sites -- Castle Street and 1898 Memorial Park -- before converging for a rally at Innes Park in Wilmington as part of the third No Kings Day rallies held nationwide on March ...

Nearly 50 people became the newest U.S. citizens during the naturalization ceremony on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn in Southport on July 3, 2026.

John Hood looks back at 40 years of columns, sharing insights on education reform and political accountability.

Newly released 911 audio captures the panic and urgency during the fatal shooting of Emir Moore at a Wilmington bar.

A Brunswick County lottery player just got a big "payday." William Everett of Southport played a $30 Cash Payday ticket and ...

On July 3, 2026, a crowd welcomed nearly 50 people in downtown Southport as they took an oath to become the newest citizens of the United States. Families, friends and onlookers celebrated 47 new ...

The grass doesn't grow where it should, and most everything he plants eventually dies. Still, here's why Gareth McGrath loves ...