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2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (341+ words) An actress who has appeared in both well-known TV and movie franchises over the course of a 30-plus-year career has been named the queen of the 79th N.C. Azalea Festival in Wilmington. Elaine Hendrix will serve as a Queen Azalea LXXIX, according…...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago  (396+ words) Mayor Ras J. Baraka criticizes federal agents for "reckless" pursuit that violated city law and endangered residents. NEWARK, NJ " A vehicle pursuit led by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents ended in a multi-car crash Monday morning, leaving three children…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago  (533+ words) Wilmington is putting a stop to new smoke shops for a year or more. City Council passed an ordinance Feb. 19 directing the city's zoning board of adjustment to not consider any business applying for a business license to operate a…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago  (301+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The Wilmington Arena Project plans to host a Carolina Hurricanes playoff watch party and festival in downtown Wilmington as part of its effort to advance plans for a potential multi-purpose arena. The event is scheduled for April…...

15+ hour, 59+ min ago  (265+ words) NEWARK, N.J. " A car chase involving federal immigration enforcement officers led to a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday in Newark, New Jersey, city officials said. Mayor Ras Baraka said on social media that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to pull over a…...

20+ hour, 5+ min ago  (141+ words) NEWARK - The City of Newark posted a statement from Mayor Ras Baraka about a car crash allegedly involved with an ICE pursuit on X. Baraka claims that an investigation conducted by ICE led to a van fleeing the scene at Shanley…...

21+ hour, 40+ min ago  (117+ words) From Wilmington to Shallotte, here are 38 Wilmington-area high school boys lacrosse players to watch during the 2026 season. Laney won its first league championship in more than 19 years last spring, ... 38 Wilmington-area high school boys lacrosse players to watch in 2026 The North…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (189+ words) The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 results for each game: 50-52-54-56-64, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2 31-32-41-48-51, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 04 Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (101+ words) A new industry report shows Delaware is leading the U.S. in foreclosure filings. Property reassessments were cited as a key factor. Delaware leads nation in January foreclosures Delaware posted the highest foreclosure rate in the nation in January, according to a…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (204+ words) Foreigner is coming to Wilmington this fall as part of its "Celebrating Fifty Years" tour. The band is scheduled to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Sept. 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 27, ... Foreigner bringing 50th anniversary tour to Wilmington…...