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Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in...

Starbucks' new CEO wants to recapture the coffeehouse vibe

Starbucks’ new chairman and CEO said Tuesday that he plans to focus on improving service – particularly during the morning rush – and reestablishing...

Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes rebounded to pre-pandemic levels last year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level, overcoming the biggest price spike in...

Sponsored: Data reveals what can cause catastrophic home damage during a storm

Living on and around the picturesque North Carolina coastline is a dream for many — and for good reason! The breathtaking views, the soothing...

3 local restaurants announced for Proximity, community pool memberships also on deck

CAROLINA BEACH — A mixed-use complex that garnered a lot of community feedback will begin to move in its first two dozen or so...

As downtown Waffle House closes, building owners face code violations going back 2 years

WILMINGTON — A popular Southern breakfast chain in a downtown building riddled with years of neglect and deterioration has officially shuttered. READ MORE: Downtown building condemned...

NC Chamber Foundation announces community college career readiness program

NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce Foundation is launching a program to train around 40 individuals from the community college system...

New low-cost airline carrier announced for ILM

WILMINGTON — Another low-cost airliner will service passengers at Wilmington International Airport. READ MORE: ILM, NCDOT put forth $3.4M to widen 23rd Street Breeze Airways will begin...

New Del Webb neighborhood coming to Leland

WILMINGTON — A leading U.S. builder of active adult communities is headed to Brunswick County’s fastest-growing town. READ MORE: Leland planning board favors commercial use over...

Hotel proposed near Riverfront Park, another Chick-fil-A for midtown

WILMINGTON — Two projects are headed to the city’s technical review committee this week. One would bring another popular fast-food establishment to midtown, while downtown...