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The documentary asking who pays for the Cape Fear River’s forever chemicals

This line, spoken by a Wilmington, N.C. resident in the documentary “GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals,” set the tone for the film’s campus screening on Oct. 16. For families along the Cape Fear River, the water they trusted for decades turned out to carry harmful substances that never break down.

Wilmington, NC · 3d
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Marine Corps birthday tradition comes to life at Jacksonville museum

What is the significance of the Mameluke sword in the ceremony?. Why did the museum's staff emphasize this event's importance?. JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — The Carolina Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville marked the Marine Corps' 251st birthday Tuesday with a celebration that brought one of the military branch's most cherished traditions to the public.

Jacksonville, NC · 3d
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Brunswick Arts Council announces new arts hub opening in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick Arts Council is preparing to open a new creative space in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027, giving local artists a place to create, showcase their work and connect with the community. The nonprofit organization announced plans for “The Hub for Arts,”...

Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 3d

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Pioneering Vietnam War pilot from Wilmington to receive military honors at Arlington

WILMINGTON, N.C. — A decorated Air Force pilot who helped revolutionize American aerial warfare during the Vietnam War will make his final journey from Wilmington to Arlington National Cemetery this Veterans Day. Retired Lt. Col. Allen Thompson Lamb Jr., one of the original pilots selected for the U.S. Air...

Wilmington, NC · 4d
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WILMYWOOD market to celebrate Wilmington’s film history, pop culture and local artists

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Movie lovers and pop culture fans will have a chance to celebrate Wilmington’s film history at a special market featuring local artists, collectibles and cosplay. Geeks & Freaks ILM is hosting its WILMYWOOD market on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Behind the Gilded Doors: The Secrets of “Peregrine Hill”

Peregrine Hill is a Gilded Age novel that reads like a work by Edith Wharton, navigating the complexities of the age; it has drama, it has an arranged (dare I say forced?) marriage, it has family secrets, and above all, it is a well-written work of fiction. The Bishop family...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Veterans Day Services Set for Wednesday

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and several events honoring our nation’s military service members will take place around the county. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of the First World War at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. It was later changed to Veterans Day to honor all living veterans who served in peacetime or war.

Whiteville, NC · 3d

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Scotty McCreery headlines Holly Ridge music festival with Lonestar in Onslow County

Why did McCreery return to his home state for the Holly Ridge festival?. Country music star Scotty McCreery returned to his home state Saturday to headline a full day of live music in Onslow County. McCreery was set to take the stage with Lonestar at Holly Ridge Municipal Park, along...

Onslow County, NC · 5d

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Butler Avenue’s first movie night brings community

Butler Avenue Elementary School held its first-ever family movie night Thursday, with the lawn covered in adults and their children watching Toy Story 5, the popcorn popper staying busy and staff and families, alike, remembering that school is community. “We appreciate you, Jollypop,” Butler Avenue Principal Dr. Angela Harding Newkirk...

Clinton, NC · 4d

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Carolina Museum of the Marine celebrates Corps’ 251st birthday

What is the symbolism of the birthday cake-cutting tradition?. What connection does Lejeune Memorial Gardens have to the Marine Corps?. The Carolina Museum of the Marine is holding its first public celebration of the Marine Corps’ birthday on Tuesday, November 10. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the...

Jacksonville, NC · 3d

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Wilson Center announces Dru Hill, Riverdance and bluegrass trio for 2027 lineup

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three new performances coming to Wilmington in 2027, featuring bluegrass musicians, R&B legends and an internationally acclaimed dance production. The newly announced lineup includes Meyer, Marshall, Meyer, Dru Hill and “Riverdance 30: The New Generation,”...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Following Guy Fieri to Brisket in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 5d

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Cameron Art Museum receives $1.5 million grant after record year

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cameron Art Museum has received a $1.5 million grant to help build an education pavilion and begin work on an art park, following a year of record attendance. The New Hanover Community Endowment grant will support new outdoor spaces for arts education, family programs and recreation...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

WNCT

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Freedom Fountain observance honors Jacksonville service members

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.- (WNCT) The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee honored service members who have passed through Onslow County through their Freedom Fountain Observance. The Freedom Fountain is next to Jacksonville city hall and represents the strong relationship between Jacksonville community and the military community. The observance is meant to renew the water of the fountain and […]

Jacksonville, NC · 7d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Wilmington festival brings families together to remember 1898 massacre and coup

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Ahead of the anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup, community members, historians and descendants gathered Saturday for a special event aimed at remembering the past, preserving history and promoting healing. The inaugural 1898 Family Reunion and Healing Festival was held Saturday, Nov. 7,...

Wilmington, NC · 6d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Elizabethtown announces 38th annual MLK Parade, seeks participants

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — Planning is officially underway for the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown. The parade is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, honoring the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers are encouraging churches, businesses, schools, civic groups,...

Elizabethtown, NC · 6d

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Pecan Harvest Music Festival Today

Live music, vendors, food and fun are on tap for downtown Whiteville today as the Pecan Harvest Music Festival gets underway. The morning began with the Veterans Celebration Parade. Live music will be on the main stage at Vineland Station through 4 p.m. CCN’s Patty Nieman caught some video and...

Whiteville, NC · 6d

The Robesonian

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Thankful Christmas Concert & Nativity Show returns in Lake Waccamaw

LAKE WACCAMAW – An expanded concert of seasonal music along with the showing and sale of thousands of new-to-you Nativity scenes is retu

Lake Waccamaw, NC · 8d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Libraries That Are Far More Beautiful Than You Might Expect

A robot fetches the books at one of these libraries. It’s called a bookBot, and it lets the building skip endless rows of shelves to make room for people instead. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another library on this list has an 85-foot Roman dome. Another...

North Carolina · 7d