WILMINGTON — The planned transition of the federally funded NCWorks Career Center to Cape Fear Community College has collapsed just over one month after the contract was awarded. A problem with the college’s background check policy led to the partnership dissolution and has left NCWorks without a place to operate physically. READ MORE: Governor focuses […]| Port City Daily
SOUTHPORT — A dispute over an alleyway in Southport has turned into a “political fireball,” in the words of one alderman, as this year’s two mayoral candidates find themselves on opposing sides of the issue. READ MORE: ‘Not trying to regulate you to death’: Southport Historic District Overlay receives mixed support On Monday, the Southport […]| Port City Daily
A health safety alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for two meals that came from a popular meal-delivery program. Hello Fresh's ready-made cheesy pulled-pork pepper pasta and the unstuffed peppers with ground turkey may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes (Lm). FreshRealm, behind the Hello Fresh […]| Port City Daily
LELAND — Bill McHugh, an attorney and contract manager, is hoping to maintain his seat on Leland Town Council this election year. McHugh said there is still work to be completed, which is why he is seeking a second term. "While we have made significant progress and have had much success in building a safe, […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — Details have emerged on what will replace a former downtown music venue, demolished last year, at 208 Market St. READ MORE: Former downtown music venue demolished due to contractor mishap, apartments planned ALSO: 208 Market St. owner files for $1.15M in repairs to avoid condemnation Romero Architecture, on behalf of property owner Joseph […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON -- Sarah Marie Geedy, lovingly known as "Magoo," was born September 12, 1981, to Kenneth Eugene Geedy and Theresa Marie Geedy. Weighing just 3 pounds 5 ounces, she came into this world a fighter-and she left it the same way on October 1, 2025. In 2005, Sarah graduated with an Associate of Applied Science […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON -- Judy Bagley Guilford, 65, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Judy was born January 23, 1960 in Fayetteville, NC, daughter of the late Billy Ray Bagley and Pauline Brigman Bagley. Her husband, Theodore “Ted” Eugene Guilford, III, preceded her death in 2020. She is survived […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON -- Clarimae Wood, at 100 years old, passed away on 25 September 2025 at Trinity Grove Nursing Home, Wilmington, NC. She was born on 24 March 1925 to Donald and Letha Petree. Clarimae grew up in Clarence, Missouri, with two older brothers, Dale and Delos Petree. She married Carl A Wood on 28 October […]| Port City Daily
LELAND -- Edith Ann Dascole, 66, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 11, 1959, and lived a life centered on love, kindness, and care for others. Edie is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Dascole, and their three loving daughters, Jennifer, Lauren, and Marissa. She […]| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Though Halloween hasn’t arrived, some holiday revelers already are thinking ahead to Christmas. Particularly, many are planning their trip to Enchanted Airlie, as tickets go on…| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — New Hanover County Schools is not closing the Career Readiness Academy at Mosley and will not be exploring a potential newcomers school. READ MORE: NHCS facing ‘uncomfortable’ budget cuts…| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — New Hanover County leaders agreed on its top five bond projects to continue exploring for voter approval next year, though one item was removed from the list. READ MORE: UNCW…| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — As the New Hanover County Board of Education narrows in on projects for a bond and digests its recent state report card, which noted a rise in the district’s low-performing…| Port City Daily
SOUTHEASTERN NC — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction unveiled school performance grades at a meeting on Wednesday, showing student scores are rising slowly but have yet to return to…| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — Mary Helena Heibel Corcoran passed away on July 27, 2025, just one day shy of her 89th birthday. She was born as one of twelve siblings, in Muskegon, Michigan to Michael George Heibel and…| Port City Daily
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Every Monday Port City Daily will share upcoming government and community meetings around the tri-county region. If there’s an item of public interest, it will be included, too.| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — A measure proposed by a city council member last year is poised to come back again to address homeless activity and “public disorder” in downtown Wilmington. READ MORE: Wilmington council…| Port City Daily
NORTH CAROLINA — A bill that would have impacted utility costs and the state’s climate goals has been vetoed by Governor Josh Stein. READ MORE: Hemp under threat: NC lawmakers debating crackdown…| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — Though there is a citywide goal to have a 58% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, staff told city council Monday some areas spiked last year. READ MORE: ‘Legacy for future…| Port City Daily
NORTH CAROLINA — The Utilities Commission approved a plan to guide energy investment in North Carolina over the next two decades ahead of schedule and amid the final days of the 2024 election.| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — More than 400 cities nationwide have a curfew for youth and if one council member gets his way, Wilmington may be added to the list. READ MORE: ‘First in flight, first in business’…| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — The City of Wilmington’s investment portfolio, at least the portion it has direct control over, now is intended to be free of fossil fuel assets. READ MORE: Utilities Commission approves…| Port City Daily
OAK ISLAND — A Brunswick County beach town is looking closer at beach safety measures, particularly when it comes to holes that are being dug along its shoreline. READ MORE: More than a machine: How a…| Port City Daily
BRUNSWICK COUNTY – Despite public opposition over traffic and overdevelopment, the Brunswick County Planning Board approved this week three developments to cumulatively bring 1,405 new units to the…| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — “I’m feeling like a billion dollars,” Scott Satterfield, CEO of Wilmington Business Development, announced at the groundbreaking of Amazon’s new robotics distribution center…| Port City Daily
BCS proposes changes to failing student practices to promote learning, still combat absenteeism| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The endowment met with the community-at-large this week to go over changes to its grant-making process, departmental organization and ways it will improve upon transparency.| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — The executive director of a non-partisan legal nonprofit that advocates for businesses in federal and state litigation has been named as the next leader of the New Hanover Community…| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — In the latest update from the New Hanover Community Endowment, CEO and President Dan Winslow outlined a new roadmap for grant-making strategies and previewed upcoming grant…| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The endowment’s new CEO Dan Winslow has selected two new hires to join the charitable organization in October days after three employees announced their resignations.| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — After crossing the two-year mark overseeing endowment funds from the hospital sale to Novant, William Buster has resigned from his post at the New Hanover Community Endowment. READ MORE…| Port City Daily
OAK ISLAND — Oysters may be the saving grace for Oak Island’s marsh shorelines as a new partnership between the town and the University of North Carolina Wilmington begins with the goal of testing…| Port City Daily
Editorial note: This was updated after press to reflect the votes of the board from the meeting. BRUNSWICK COUNTY — More development plans are appearing before the planning board in the state’s…| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The New Hanover Community Endowment announced its second leader in its five-year infancy has stepped down from his role as president and chief executive officer. READ MORE…| Port City Daily
New Hanover County ABC Board grants $625,000 to local nonprofits| Port City Daily
[Editor’s Note: The House v. NCAA settlement was signed by Judge Wilken the evening of Friday, June 6. Universities can begin paying its athletes directly on July 1 with an annual cap of $20.5…| Port City Daily
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Every Monday Port City Daily will share upcoming government and community meetings around the tri-county region. If there’s an item of public interest, it will be included, too.| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — One local nonprofit is beginning its campaign for a new facility to host a new professional sports team in Wilmington. A fundraiser this weekend will help pay for a feasibility study to…| Port City Daily
NHCSB bond projects: Williams and Riverlights combined, Trask relocated, Isaac Bear still a no| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — More than 400 cities nationwide have a curfew for youth and if one council member gets his way, Wilmington may be added to the list. READ MORE: ‘First in flight, first in business’…| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover counties school districts were all stunned to learn it could lose more than $1 million each in operating revenue over the weekend…| Port City Daily
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WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks can know where to access the best mobile eats while planning their weekend activities. All schedules…| Port City Daily
NORTH CAROLINA — Gov. Josh Stein and a national media outlet appeared at the Battleship North Carolina Thursday morning to make the announcement that the Tar Heel State ranked on a popular poll as the…| Port City Daily
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday features dozens of ways for people to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary happenings and more. All events featured were scheduled as of Thursday…| Port City Daily
PENDER COUNTY — A third-party will be brought in to manage construction of the new K-8 school coming to Pender County. READ MORE: Tri-county schools hit with fed fund loss, NHCS says its already at…| Port City Daily
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WILMINGTON — A crowd of elected officials and local stakeholders were given insight into the future of Wilmington homelessness if more housing isn’t built at the Cape Fear Housing Coalition’s annual…| Port City Daily
NORTH CAROLINA — A prominent clean energy nonprofit issued a new proposal to revise Duke Energy’s carbon plan to expand rooftop solar throughout the state, arguing the strategy would address climate…| Port City Daily
Authentic Polish deli opens at Wilmington’s busiest intersection| Port City Daily