Motorcyclist killed in Wilmington crash
Passenger in vehicle also injured in incident on Oleander Drive
Wilmington Takes Media Mailbox Offline Amid Cyberattacks
100 Black Men of Coastal NC Mentors Youth on Life Skills
Weather
Three Empty Train Cars Derail in Wilmington
Incident disrupts traffic but causes no injuries or spills, prompting investigation into cause

Wilmington, NC Sees Moderate Air Quality
Weather report shows acceptable air quality, with some concerns for sensitive individuals
Families Navigate School Closures as Outer Banks Houses Collapse
Winter storm brings snow, ice, and destruction across North Carolina
Lifestyle
Empty Bowls Wilmington Returns to Support Hunger Relief
The annual event raises funds for Good Shepherd Center's Soup Kitchen and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard food pantry.

Wilmington community remembers Jim Patsalos, founder of beloved Jimbo's diner
Patsalos, the longtime co-owner of Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch House, was remembered for his hard work and generosity.
Museum of Coastal Carolina Hosts Sesame Street Planetarium Show
Preschool day event features activities, storytime, and a new planetarium show with Elmo and Big Bird.
Crime
UNC-Wilmington Women's Basketball Player Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
Paige Smith faces four felony counts related to marijuana possession and distribution near a school

Police Officer Injured in Wilmington Intersection Crash
Patrol car collided with pickup truck at Grace Street/Princess Place Drive intersection.
North Carolina Highway Patrol searches for driver in Wilmington chase
Suspect fled troopers after running a red light, leading to a pursuit through multiple streets
Science
Novant Symposium Highlights AI, Robotics in Neuroscience's Future
Experts discuss remote surgery, precision diagnostics, and advancements in spinal care

1,700-pound Great White Shark Spotted Off North Carolina Coast
Contender, a massive adult great white shark, was tracked moving north after spending time in Florida waters.
Record-Setting Great White Shark Spotted Off North Carolina Coast
Contender, the largest male great white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, has been detected off the coast of Wilmington.
Sports
UNC Wilmington's Silver Leads Team Against Hofstra
Seahawks guard scores 21 points in previous matchup

23XI Racing Celebrates First Daytona 500 Victory
Michael Jordan's team becomes first Toyota organization to have all three full-time cars finish in the top 10 at the prestigious race.
Hofstra Pride defeat Charleston Cougars in key CAA matchup
German Plotnikov and Cruz Davis lead the way for Hofstra in 66-62 victory