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Tuscarora Activist Who Took Lumberton Newspaper Hostage in 1988 Dies at 58

Timothy Jacobs, the Tuscarora activist who at age 19 helped hold staff of The Robesonian newspaper hostage for 10 hours in 1988 to demand an investigation into corruption and racism in Robeson County, has died. He was 58. His cousin said the cause was a heart attack, and he died on October 21.

Lumberton, NC · 6d

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This South Carolina Museum Houses Over 90 Classic Muscle Cars And It’s Absolutely Amazing

If you’ve ever driven past a classic muscle car on the highway and felt your heart do something unexpected, Wheels of Yesteryear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is going to feel like coming home. Over 90 of those cars are waiting inside, and every single one of them has...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 4d

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This Tiny North Carolina Town Is The Cultural Heart Of One Of America’s Largest Native American Tribes

It is hard for me to square the size of this town with the amount of history packed into it. In southeastern North Carolina, one small community became a center of Lumbee life, with a university founded in 1887 to train Native teachers growing alongside tribal institutions and traditions that still bring thousands of people together.

Pembroke, NC · 1d

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Southport announces Winterfest 2026 with holiday events, Christmas parade and flotilla

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport is preparing to kick off the holiday season with the return of Winterfest 2026, featuring more than 20 festive events throughout historic downtown. The celebration will run from Dec. 4-12, bringing holiday traditions, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, shopping and community gatherings...

Southport, NC · 2d

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The Endowment awards $4.8 million across four grants in New Hanover County

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Endowment is awarding four grants totaling $4,812,055 to help residents find safety and support, get the care they need, and enjoy more places to learn, play and gather. $3,042,055 for the New Hanover County Community Justice Center over the next three years. The grant...

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

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Veterans Day ceremonyto mark nation’s 250th

On the 11th day, at the 11th hour, just as in year’s past, Sampson County will pay homage to its veterans with an event being held at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center. Ann Knowles, director of the Sampson County Veterans Service Office, said last week that she plans to...

Sampson County, NC · 23h

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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 · 8h

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Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County Spotlights Four Local Artists with “2-4-6” Exhibit

Fayetteville, NC - The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is proud to announce its latest exhibition, 2-4-6. Emerging from the Arts Council’s Local Artist Spotlight Gallery program, 2-4-6 brings community and collaboration to the forefront through an innovative formula: 2 words, 4 artists, 6 songs. Four regional artists will self-curate their own mini-gallery installations in our Main Gallery. Each installation is guided by two words that define the theme for visitors, accompanied by a dedicated six-song playlist designed to enhance the visual experience:

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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Cumberland County Schools Gives Pick for New E.E. Smith Architects

The Cumberland County Board of Education put the joint team of Andre Johnson Architects and LPA Design Studios in first place among four firms vying to design the new E.E. Smith High School. That ranking lets district leaders start contract talks. The board plans to vote on a contract on Nov. 17, City View reported.

Cumberland County, NC · 3d

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The Good News Nov. 4-10, 2026

The holiday season has officially begun, and with Halloween out of the way, November is rolling in with a host of veteran celebrations and festival events. Downtown Whiteville will be kicking things off the Veterans Celebration Parade and the annual Pecan Music Festival this weekend. We have all the latest and greatest right here in this week’s edition of The Good News.

Whiteville, NC · 2d

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Cape Fear Community College to showcase student talent at annual arts festival

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Student artists and performers from Cape Fear Community College are preparing to share their creative work with the public during the third annual Hello Arts Festival. The gathering highlights student talent across multiple artistic disciplines, featuring live performances alongside a visual art exhibition displayed in the...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Massive Wilmington music festival will bring five dozen bands downtown

One of Wilmington's biggest annual music festivals is set to return. On Nov. 6-7, the Port City Blitz music festival will bring some five dozen rock bands of various genres to Waterline Brewing beneath the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge downtown. The lineup includes not just local and regional acts, but national and internationally known bands. The Port City Blitz is organized by Wilmington musician Mike Grindstaff, who plays in the band Rocket 77 and started the festival in 2018 at The Barzarre on Castle Street. The Blitz then moved to midtown rock club Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern for a few years before moving to Waterline in 2024. This year marks the biggest Blitz yet, Grindstaff said, with 60 bands (up from 52 last year) over two days on a half-dozen stages. Headliners Veteran North Carolina thrash metal band Corrosion of Conformity, or CoC, is set to headline the Port City Blitz on Saturday, Nov. 7. Known for its iconic skull logo and for its influence on so-called "stoner metal" bands, including Wilmington stalwarts Weedeater , CoC has been coming to the Port City since the days of the Mad Monk in the '80s, though they last played here some 15

Wilmington, NC · 5d

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Residents remember 1898 massacre with film screening, community discussions

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A day of remembrance and reflection brought community members together Monday to confront one of Wilmington’s darkest chapters. A screening of the short documentary “Red Cape” was held at the Northeast Library, highlighting the deadly Wilmington coup of 1898, when white supremacists violently overthrew a democratically elected multiracial government.

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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One Historic Battleship And A Year End Salute to the United States' Original 13 Colonies

Wilmington, NC, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirteen colonies helped give birth to a nation. Now, 250 years later, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial, part of the North Carolina Department

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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One Historic Battleship: A Year End Salute to the United States' Original 13 Colonies

Wilmington, NC, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirteen colonies helped give birth to a nation. Now, 250 years later, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial, part of the North Carolina Department

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Harrington Repertory to bring four original plays to Thalian Hall in November

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Harrington Repertory is bringing a collection of four theatrical productions to Thalian Hall this November, offering audiences a mix of history, social commentary, comedy and drama. The production, titled “Potpourri,” will run from Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 at Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Bucky Stein...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Veterans Day events happening across the Cape Fear region

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Organizations throughout the Cape Fear region are inviting the community to observe Veterans Day with events honoring veterans. Wilmington’s annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who have served the country will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. The parade will start...

Columbus County, NC · 6d

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‘Elf The Musical JR.’ coming to Hampstead Annex in December

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — A holiday musical is coming to Pender County next month as Untitled Theatre Productions prepares to perform “Elf The Musical JR.” at the Hampstead Annex. The production will run from December 9 through December 13, with six performances scheduled over five days. Based...

Hampstead, NC · 4d