A Wilmington man charged in the crash that led to a fire and explosion at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center has been sentenced in New Hanover County. One week after the 79th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival wrapped up in Wilmington, organizers and community leaders are highlighting the event’s strong turnout and economic impact. Wilmington Star-News on MSN: Seeing and smelling smoke in the Wilmington area?

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Here's why. Residents across the Wilmington area are reporting heavy smoke Tuesday morning. Here's the possible cause. Wilmington’s first Shake Shack location has announced an opening date.

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The popular burger brand will open April 22 at 915 Military Cutoff Road, according to a press release. Shore News Network: Repeat Offender Charged in Marine’s Killing Raises Questions About Prior Releases in Wilmington Repeat Offender Charged in Marine’s Killing Raises Questions About Prior Releases in Wilmington 47-year-old suspect with decades-long criminal history held without bond after fatal stabbing Wilmington ... Repeat Offender Charged in Marine’s Killing Raises Questions About Prior Releases in Wilmington Yahoo: King tides roll into the Wilmington area this weekend. What to know King tides roll into the Wilmington area this weekend. What to know Wilmington Star-News on MSN: Wilmington man pleads guilty to accessory in 2022 murder A Wilmington man pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact first-degree murder in a 2022 shooting death.

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Yahoo: UNC Wilmington wants a medical school. It could transform health care in the region UNC Wilmington is planning to open a medical school, a move that its chancellor says would transform not only the university but the health care landscape in Southeastern North Carolina as a whole. UNC Wilmington wants a medical school. It could transform health care in the region