Wilmington Coverage

Watch: Trump's Wilmington rally canceled as thunderstorm approaches

Severe Weather Forces Trump Rally in Wilmington to be called off:

'I am so sorry, but we will do it again' Donald Trump calls off Wilmington rally due to severe weather

Former President Donald Trump was forced to cancel the Wilmington rally scheduled for Saturday evening due to severe weather conditions.

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Casting agency looking for extras for upcoming movie starring Zooey Deschanel at Kure Beach

A Wilmington casting agency announced in a Facebook post it'll be looking for extras for a new Amazon MGM movie set to film in Wilmington.

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Sheriff's office: Man connected to cross-country human trafficking operation arrested in Wilmington

Authorities in southeastern North Carolina had been alerted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division that "a possible human trafficking situation that occurred in South Carolina that may have transitioned to Wilmington, North Carolina."

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Site selection expert raves about Wilmington’s advantages

Veteran site-selection consultant John Boyd concluded that Wilmington was the lowest-cost site for a new office on the East Coast, while Franklin, Tennessee, was the best central U.S. location.

Jim Roberts: Wilmington startup ecosystem matches beauty of the coast

The largest venture capital fund in the South is based at the beach in Wilmington, NC.

Jim Roberts: ‘Coastal corridor’ paying off; Wilmington-area startups see investment in connected devices, life sciences

As the Wilmington innovation and startup ecosystem evolves and matures, new connections with statewide organizations are paying off for regional […]

Flood waters threaten USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial Site

The parking lot at the USS North Carolina Battleship in Wilmington is increasingly being overrun by flood waters. At high tide, water and mud can cover the ground. It is a mucky mess for guests, which threatens the ability of one of the top tourist attractions in North Carolina to sell tickets and, ultimately, stay open.

Battleship NC begins project to elevate parking lot, protect visitors from rising river

The parking lot at the USS North Carolina Battleship in Wilmington is increasingly being overrun by flood waters. At high tide, water and mud can cover the ground.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Wilmington police exchange fire with man near UNC-W campus

Wilmington police on Friday exchanged fire with a man known for making threats. He was eventually taken into custody without anyone getting hurt.

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Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

There are some major concerts coming up in North Carolina in 2024. From country to rock, there is a little something for everybody!

New year, NEW Wilmington lists successes

Editor’s note: Jim R. Roberts has worked for over 20 years in North Carolina with entrepreneur support organizations in Charlotte, […]

Dark Horse film studios expands in Wilmington

As the film industry continues to rebound in North Carolina following lengthy labor strikes, one studio in Wilmington is expanding.

Dark Horse Studios doubling space in Wilmington

What looks like a construction site now could soon be the scene of your next favorite movie.

Wilmington man arrested in Wake Co. kidnapping case

Police say that 23-year-old Jayden Pauling is suspected of kidnapping the victim at gunpoint and assaulting her at the Wilmington apartment. She was treated for her injuries at the Wake Med hospital.

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Longest-running TV shows featuring NC

From teenage coming-of-age dramas to a reality show about a Wendell towing company, the state is home to some long-running television series.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producers

CFCC placed on academic warning by college accreditation commission

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) oversees higher-education accreditation in southern states, and its comprehensive fifth-year review of CFCC found that it was non-compliant with two standards out of dozens reviewed.

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Have you seen these Hollywood movies filmed in North Carolina?

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Tar Heel Traveler: Lighthouse Films in Wilmington

This weekend, Wilmington hosts a renowned film festival, while a local film production company has grown from its summer camp filmmaking roots to become a global force in commercials and feature films.

IFG and Good Shepherd Center partner to give away 1,000 turkey dinners

Innovative Financial Group and Good Shepherd Center partnered once again this year to donate turkey dinners to families.

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Rise of Rest Venture Capital director headlines startup event in Wilmington

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) will host David Hall, Managing Director of the Rise of the Rest Venture Capital Fund. The Rise of the Rest Fund is part of Revolution Capital, the fund started by AOL founder Steve Case.

Heavy equipment manufacturer to develop center near Wilmington, Business NC reports

SANY America, the U.S. subsidiary of the Beijing-based parent company, will launch operations in January at the Industrial Realty Group’s 532,427-square-foot facility. Here are details.

Tar Heel Traveler: Museum of the Bizarre

WRAL's own Scott Mason took a trip to Wilmington to visit this house of oddities, which is home to all things strange from the hair from bigfoot to a two-headed calf.

'Killed dozens:' Kenan Stadium linked with lost history of the Wilmington Massacre

Have you ever wondered what's buried beneath your favorite football stadium? Kenan Memorial Stadium at UNC Chapel Hill is linked with a history that was hidden for decades: The Wilmington Massacre.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary producer

Man accused of stealing from mall in custody after crashing during chase, police say

According to the Wilmington Police Department, Officers were called to Independence Mall in reference to a shoplifter at Belk. 28-year-old Lane Coleman then grabbed an officer and resisted arrest before putting his car in drive, injuring the officer. The officer was not seriously hurt.

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