# wilmington (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wilmington. Page: Feed: --- ## [Photo Gallery: Dover struck by tornado](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/22/photo-gallery-dover-struck-by-tornado/) _2026-08-22 · Jacob Owens · Spotlight Delaware_ The state capital was struck by a rare tornado on Thursday night, which damaged a manufacturing plant, Route 13 businesses and Little League fields but no serious injuries were reported. The post Photo Gallery: Dover struck by tornado appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [One vote decided the GOP nomination to fill vacant Pender commissioner seat](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2026/08/21/one-vote-decided-the-gop-nomination-to-fill-vacant-pender-commissioner-seat/) _2026-08-21 · Sophia DePhillips · Port City Daily_ PENDER COUNTY — The Pender County GOP has tallied its executive committee to decide who should fulfill Brad George’s seat on the Pender County Board of Commissioners. The recommendation, now to be taken up by commissioners, came down to one vote. Pender County Board of Education member Beth Burns beat out Shayne Frey in a \[…\] ## [Novant gets out ahead in hospital hearing, UNC Health next favored by speakers](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2026/08/21/novant-gets-out-ahead-in-hospital-hearing-unc-health-next-favored-by-speakers/) _2026-08-21 · Brenna Flanagan · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — Three major healthcare organizations presented their plans to bring hospitals to Wilmington Thursday, with community members subsequently squaring off in a public comment period. One system gained the most support: Novant Health. More than 100 people crowded into the New Hanover County Arboretum Education Center on for a public hearing on three certificates \[…\] ## [Two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom to speak at Coastal Horizons luncheon](https://portcitydaily.com/news-briefs/2026/08/21/two-time-nba-champion-lamar-odom-to-speak-at-coastal-horizons-luncheon/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Sawaked · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — Two-time NBA champion, bestselling author and reality television personality Lamar Odom will be a featured guest at Coastal Horizon’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon. The event will take place September 30 at the Wilmington Convention Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Odom will sit down with WECT anchor and managing editor Frances Weller to \[…\] ## [Carolyn Goulet, 62](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/carolyn-goulet-62/) _2026-08-21 · Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care · Port City Daily_ LELAND -- Carolyn Goulet, 62, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in Leland, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous journey with cancer. Known as Cindy or Carol depending on how you knew her, Carolyn was fiercely independent, strong-willed and undeniably stubborn, but underneath it all had a genuinely good heart \[…\] ## [Rodney Glenn Moore, 75](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/rodney-glenn-moore-75/) _2026-08-21 · Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Rodney Glenn Moore (DOB 8/9/1951- DOD 8/9/2026) of Wilmington, NC, traveled this earthly path into Eternity on his 75th birthday, August 9, 2026. Rodney is now in the best peaceful, spiritual condition he has ever been even though he was in the worst physical condition he bravely endured his past few years. His \[…\] ## [Thomas W Scholl II, 71](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/thomas-w-scholl-ii-71/) _2026-08-21 · Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Thomas W Scholl, II, 71, of Wilmington, NC, passed away suddenly on August 10th, 2026, at Novant Regional Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1955, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Thomas and Ruth (Patchen) Scholl. Tom was a retired Bridgeport Police detective, a previous employee of Sikorsky Aircraft, and an EMT \[…\] ## [Ronald Charles Diefenbacher, 75](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/ronald-charles-diefenbacher-75/) _2026-08-21 · Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care · Port City Daily_ HAMPSTEAD -- Ronald Charles Diefenbacher, age 75, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Ronald was born on June 11, 1951, in Norwich, New York, to Charles E. Diefenbacher and Jeanette F. Diefenbacher. Throughout his life, Ronald was known for his strong work ethic, \[…\] ## [Joseph Eugene Starling, 83](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/joseph-eugene-starling-83/) _2026-08-21 · Atlantic Cremation Services · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Joseph Eugene Starling, 83 of Lake Forest, formerly of Raleigh, NC, a Navy veteran, retired telephone line repairman and heating and air conditioning technician, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday. A native of Wilmington, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Starling Jr and the late Ruth Jenrette Starling, Joe \[…\] ## [Cyrel “Robert” Millis Sr., 83](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/cyrel-robert-millis-sr-83/) _2026-08-21 · Atlantic Cremation Services · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cyrel “Robert” Millis Sr, who passed peacefully in his home in Wilmington on August 12,2026, at the age of 83. Born in Folkstone, North Carolina, on September 16th, 1942, Robert lived a rich life grounded in service, hard work, softball, and family. He is preceded \[…\] ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/M5wtGGrVIgDJ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Elizabeth Mauldin Fulenwider, 96](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/21/elizabeth-mauldin-fulenwider-96/) _2026-08-21 · Atlantic Cremation Services · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Elizabeth Mauldin Fulenwider, 96, passed away on August 14, 2026 in her home at Porter‘s Neck Village in Wilmington, North Carolina where she had lived for the past ten years. Born in Boston, she was the fourth of Dorothy and Robert Mauldin’s five children. Betty lived her life according to her faith and \[…\] ## [Delaware’s Haitians face uncertain future after Trump strips immigration protections](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/21/delawares-haitians-face-uncertain-future-after-trump-strips-immigration-protections/) _2026-08-21 · Cristal Sanchez and Nathaly Suquinagua · Spotlight Delaware_ With TPS immigration protections now gone, Delaware's Haitian community -- which nears 5,000 people -- has been left reeling. Without TPS, many are unable to work, fear leaving their homes, and do not know what will come next. The post Delaware’s Haitians face uncertain future after Trump strips immigration protections appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [New lawsuits highlight yearslong backlash to Edgemoor port expansion](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/21/new-lawsuits-highlight-yearslong-neighborhood-backlash-to-edgemoor-port-expansion/) _2026-08-21 · Karl Baker · Spotlight Delaware_ Lawsuits filed by residents of Edgemoor and Wilmington mark what could be a final effort to force officials to revisit decisions about the port’s expansion. The post New lawsuits highlight yearslong backlash to Edgemoor port expansion appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [Martha Jean Parker Craft, 93](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/martha-jean-parker-craft-93/) _2026-08-21 · Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Martha Jean Parker Craft, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Forest City, North Carolina. She was born on November 10, 1932, in Rocky Ford, Georgia, to Lucius Augustus Parker and Orde Christine Sasser Parker. She moved to Wilmington as a teenager and made it her home, building a \[…\] ## [Betty Jean (Hall) Mabe, 76](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/betty-jean-hall-mabe-76/) _2026-08-21 · Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Betty Jean (Hall) Mabe, passed away peacefully, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Surry, NC on March 5, 1950. Jean was a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. She loved her family and many friends she made through her life. She enjoyed the beach, fishing and simple joys \[…\] ## [James “Jim” Clark, 82](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/james-jim-clark-82/) _2026-08-21 · Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- James “Jim” Clark passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, family, and more than a few good stories. Born July 13, 1944, to Weldon Alfonso “Bud” Clark and Buna Mae Clark, Jim spent his school years in Bowie, Texas. It was \[…\] ## [William Harold Prince, 77](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/william-harold-prince-77/) _2026-08-21 · Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel · Port City Daily_ SOUTHPORT -- William Harold Prince, a lifelong North Carolinian, Vietnam combat veteran, and devoted husband and family man, passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on February 17, 1949, in Southport, North Carolina, the son of Thomas Carlos Prince and Thelma Floyd Haggemann Prince. Harold grew up in \[…\] ## [Mary Karathanasis, 93](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/mary-karathanasis-93/) _2026-08-21 · Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Mary Karathanasis passed away peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on April 30, 1933 to the late Evridkii and Vasilios Karathanasis. Predeceased by her sisters, Martha Karathanasis and Anne Dina and her nephew, Chris Kambourelis. She is survived by her nephews, \[…\] ## [William Roger Canady, Sr., 82](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/william-roger-canady-sr-82/) _2026-08-20 · Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- William Roger Canady, Sr. of Wilmington, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at age 82. William, who preferred to be called “Roger” was born on January 6, 1944, in Wilmington, son of the late Roy and Edith (Fowler) Canady. Roger grew up in Wilmington and spent over 60 years \[…\] ## [Juanita Faye Mutters, 77](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/juanita-faye-mutters-77/) _2026-08-20 · Wilmington Funeral & Cremation · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Juanita Faye Mutters, born on November 25, 1948, in Princeton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 77. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Juanita was a dedicated government travel agent and \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4Yuk8uBgQ0CU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Douglas "Doug" Allen Downey, 66](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/douglas-doug-allen-downey-66/) _2026-08-20 · Wilmington Funeral & Cremation · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Douglas "Doug" Allen Downey, a cherished family man and beloved friend, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Wilmington, NC, at the age of 66. Born on September 18, 1959, in Cleveland, OH, he was a 1977 graduate from Lincoln-West. He was also a proud United States Navy veteran. Doug lived a life \[…\] ## [Myron Hinson Allen, 91](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/myron-hinson-allen-91/) _2026-08-20 · Wilmington Funeral & Cremation · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Myron Hinson Allen, known by many as M.H., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 91. Born on February 11, 1935, in Bladenboro, North Carolina, Myron lived a long and full life surrounded by family and friends. Myron served \[…\] ## [Andrea Christine McCafferty, 79](https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2026/08/20/andrea-christine-mccafferty-79/) _2026-08-20 · Wilmington Funeral & Cremation · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON -- Andrea Christine McCafferty, aged 79, passed away in Wilmington, NC on August 14, 2026. Born in New Jersey on October 5, 1946, Andrea brought light and love into the world with her gentle spirit and boundless passion for life. Andrea was a graduate of Jersey City University, where she laid the foundation for \[…\] ## [Pender County continues exploring options to bring water to rural areas](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/08/20/pender-county-continues-exploring-options-to-bring-water-to-rural-areas/) _2026-08-20 · Sophia DePhillips · Port City Daily_ PENDER COUNTY — Water was at the center of discussion this week at the Pender County commissioners’ meeting. Ideas on how to connect county utilities to a rural western part of the county were broached, as was a 20-year master plan to determine where water is needed and the process of providing it, including timelines. \[…\] ## [Former prison healthcare provider denies it fraudulently billed the state](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/20/former-prison-healthcare-provider-denies-it-fraudulently-billed-the-state/) _2026-08-20 · Nick Stonesifer · Spotlight Delaware_ Late last month, Delaware’s embattled former prison healthcare provider rebuked allegations that it engaged in fraud by requesting payment for medical services for inmates it did not provide. The post Former prison healthcare provider denies it fraudulently billed the state appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [What does the federal farm bill delay mean for Delaware farmers?](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/20/what-does-the-federal-farm-bill-delay-mean-for-delaware-farmers/) _2026-08-20 · Maggie Reynolds · Spotlight Delaware_ Negotiations over the federal farm bill have stalled, leaving Delaware farmers with uncertainty over the future of agricultural subsidies. The post What does the federal farm bill delay mean for Delaware farmers? appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [Democratic attorney general candidates face off at Spotlight Delaware debate](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/19/democratic-attorney-general-candidates-face-off-at-spotlight-delaware-debate/) _2026-08-20 · Jacob Owens · Spotlight Delaware_ Incumbent Attorney General Kathy Jennings faced challengers Dwayne Bensing and Patty Rickman in an hourlong conversation on criminal prosecution, civil litigation and public transparency. The post Democratic attorney general candidates face off at Spotlight Delaware debate appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [NHC commissioners approve Instacart partnership, applications open](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/08/19/nhc-commissioners-approve-instacart-partnership-applications-open/) _2026-08-19 · Brenna Flanagan · Port City Daily_ NEW HANOVER COUNTY — New Hanover County is officially moving forward with its Endowment-backed program to provide county residents struggling to access groceries free Instacart memberships. In early July, Port City Daily broke the news about the county’s planned partnership with the delivery app; on Monday, the county commissioners approved the contract in a unanimous \[…\] ## ['RJ Decker' to film, set off small firework in Eden Village](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2026/08/19/rj-decker-to-film-set-of-small-firework-in-eden-village/) _2026-08-19 · Port City Daily staff · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — Season two of the ABC show "RJ Decker" has added Eden Village to its filming locations across the Wilmington, with city permits showing the crew plans to shoot there next week. The production has obtained permission to shoot in Eden Village, a tiny home community for individials experiencing homelessness, on Aug. 24, Aug. \[…\] ## ['Doing it my way': Restaurateur brings Italian roots to new Wilmington steakhouse](https://portcitydaily.com/brews-and-bites/2026/08/19/doing-it-my-way-restaurateur-brings-italian-roots-to-new-wilmington-steakhouse/) _2026-08-19 · Shea Carver · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — Gianni Cinelli has spent four decades in restaurants, opening dozens of eateries and building a career around the Italian food he grew up with. Now, he’s putting his favorite flavors — prime steaks, homemade pasta and family recipes — into a new Italian steakhouse opening next month near Marsh Oaks. “It’s all about \[…\] ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kMLZnYMHVXvd) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Wilmington to host Lego Brick Convention](https://portcitydaily.com/community-and-events/features/2026/08/19/wilmington-to-host-lego-brick-convention/) _2026-08-19 · Port City Daily Staff · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — Next month, Lego trains, cities, robots, mosaics and more will be displayed at the Wilmington Convention Center as local artists show off their work to raise money for the Build Smiles Foundation. The Brick Convention takes place Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, with tickets available online for $14.99. If tickets aren’t \[…\] ## [Island Arts Council to host fifth annual Art in the Yard](https://portcitydaily.com/news-briefs/2026/08/19/island-arts-council-to-host-fifth-annual-art-in-the-yard/) _2026-08-19 · Port City Daily Staff · Port City Daily_ CAROLINA BEACH — The fifth annual Art in the Yard is returning to Carolina Beach with over 50 artists showcasing their work. The event is scheduled for September 19 from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and September 20 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Artwork will include painting, jewelry, stained \[…\] ## [Woman pleads guilty in downtown stabbing](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2026/08/19/woman-pleads-guilty-in-downtown-stabbing/) _2026-08-19 · Port City Daily staff · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — The woman charged in an April stabbing in downtown Wilmington pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury on Thursday, Aug.13, 2026. Jazya Muldrow-Green, 20, was sentenced to 30 to 48 months in prison for cutting another woman during an early morning fight on Easter Sunday. READ MORE: WPD chief \[…\] ## [Two plead guilty in Halloween home invasion](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2026/08/19/two-plead-guilty-in-halloween-home-invasion/) _2026-08-19 · Port City Daily staff · Port City Daily_ WILMINGTON — Two men charged in connection with a home invasion on Halloween have been handed prison sentences. Selwyn Davis and Alston Allen, both 19 years old, pled guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon and first-degree burglary on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 in New Hanover County Superior Court. They each received 5-to-7-year active sentences. \[…\] ## [Brunswick commissioners oversee first special use permit hearing since power transfer, take issue with new TIA rule](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/08/19/brunswick-commissioners-oversee-first-special-use-permit-hearing-since-power-transfer/) _2026-08-19 · Emily Sawaked · Port City Daily_ BRUNSWICK COUNTY — The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners oversaw its first special use permit, involving a quasi-judicial hearing process, since the state legislature handed them development authority from the planning board in July. Commissioners met Aug. 17 and had to hear two rezoning cases that were appealed by residents and a special-use permit. The \[…\] ## [Meyer endorsements draw swift Senate criticism; create election deja vu](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/19/meyer-endorsements-draw-swift-senate-criticism-create-election-deja-vu/) _2026-08-19 · Tim Carlin · Spotlight Delaware_ Gov. Matt Meyer’s endorsement of two Working Families Party-backed candidates looking to unseat Wilmington-area state senators in next month’s primary election has drawn the ire of one Democratic leader. The post Meyer endorsements draw swift Senate criticism; create election deja vu appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [Harrington denies data center proposal despite a $1M offer](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/19/harrington-denies-data-center-proposal-despite-a-1-million-offer/) _2026-08-19 · Olivia Marble · Spotlight Delaware_ The Harrington City Council voted unanimously against a zoning change to accommodate a data center, prompting cheers and a standing ovation. The post Harrington denies data center proposal despite a $1M offer appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [‘Replicate it’: Education secretary highlights bright spots amid disappointing test scores](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/19/replicate-it-education-secretary-highlights-bright-spots-amid-disappointing-test-scores/) _2026-08-19 · Julia Merola · Spotlight Delaware_ According to proficiency scores the state released Tuesday, less than half of Delaware’s third through eighth graders read and do math at a proficient level. And just 18% of 11th-graders were proficient in math. The post ‘Replicate it’: Education secretary highlights bright spots amid disappointing test scores appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [‘Get the flock out of our lives’: NHC residents protest surveillance cameras](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/08/18/get-the-flock-out-of-our-lives-nhc-residents-protest-surveillance-cameras/) _2026-08-18 · Sophia DePhillips · Port City Daily_ NEW HANOVER COUNTY — New Hanover County commissioners said they will review a $219,000 contract with the surveillance company Flock Safety after a protest and 41 community members signed up to speak against the sheriff’s office use of or automated license plate readers during public comment Monday. As part of a call to action involving \[…\] ## [Data centers loom over the New Castle County Council primary election campaigns](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/18/data-centers-loom-over-the-new-castle-county-council-primary-election-campaigns/) _2026-08-18 · Olivia Marble · Spotlight Delaware_ The debate in northern Delaware over how best to regulate data centers has reemerged this primary election season between candidates for the New Castle County Council. The post Data centers loom over the New Castle County Council primary election campaigns appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [Georgetown Guatemalan community brings a piece of home with them](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/18/georgetown-guatemalan-community-brings-a-piece-of-home-with-them/) _2026-08-18 · Cristal Sanchez · Spotlight Delaware_ Despite being thousands of miles away from their birth place, Guatemalan natives have managed to keep a piece of their home through the Feria Internacional Tacaná. The post Georgetown Guatemalan community brings a piece of home with them appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [State construction funds focus heavily on Wilmington, Dover](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/17/state-construction-funds-focus-heavily-on-wilmington-dover/) _2026-08-17 · Maggie Reynolds · Spotlight Delaware_ While Delaware’s two largest cities will receive roughly $23 million from the state’s omnibus capital budget this year, smaller municipalities will receive no money at all. The post State construction funds focus heavily on Wilmington, Dover appeared first on Spotlight Delaware . ## [Get Involved: TIIF grants, dueling Port of Wilmington meetings](https://spotlightdelaware.org/2026/08/17/get-involved-primary-election-prep-dueling-port-of-wilmington-meetings/) _2026-08-17 · Tim Carlin · Spotlight Delaware_ A slow week for public meetings in Delaware is led by consideration of state grants for economic development projects. The post Get Involved: TIIF grants, dueling Port of Wilmington meetings appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .