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Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews

Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews

Breaking News + eNewspaper

433 ratings
76 reviews
With Ads#161 in top-grossing News
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Released
October 9, 2010
Updated
September 26, 2026

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Developer

USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Receive real-time alerts for breaking news, sports scores, and weather. Customize your reading experience and access a digital replica of the print edition.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Breaking news and alerts
✓Sports coverage
✓Streamlined reading experience
✓Customizable settings
✓Offline reading
✓eNewspaper access
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What users say about Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews

Reviews of Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews are mostly negative: the News app is rated 4.2/5 from 433 App Store ratings. What users like most: comprehensive local news coverage, non-partisan reporting approach. Top complaints: app crashes and freezes frequently, difficult and confusing navigation. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📰Comprehensive local news coverage
  • ⚖️Non-partisan reporting approach
  • 👍Good for staying informed on community issues
  • 📱Digital access removes delivery uncertainty
  • 🎯Helpful local sports and entertainment content
  • ✍️Quality journalism and reporting staff

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 😤Difficult and confusing navigation
  • 🔐Problematic login and account access issues
  • 💳Difficult cancellation and subscription management
  • 📧Poor customer support (offshore call center)
  • 🎨Inconsistent and cluttered UI design
  • 📄E-newspaper access failures
  • 📺Excessive advertisements despite paid subscription
  • 🔄Inconsistent password memory and session management
  • 📱App incompatible with older iOS versions
  • 🖼️Content reduced compared to print edition
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What's New in Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews

8.13.2

September 26, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

5

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Last updated on October 28, 2026.

User reviews

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keeping up with Wilmington

I like to get the local top stories and get the in depth details
AGAsk fact g

Star news

Delivery issues are starting again. In the past you could call and report a problem. Attempting to use the call system is impossible. First it disconnects you then cannot understand what you say. In the past the system has functioned properly. What happened?
Aartsytoni

News paper good App needs work

Have an older I pad and the app does weird things. Has to keep refreshing , goes back to page One , redo the formatting, not stable
MMCC718

Great daily read!

Just enough local news with access to national and international news and events. Keeps me in the know.
Eengineerdennis

Worst ever

This is the worst, most difficult app to navigate of the 3 newspapers I read. Cumbersome, balky, illlogical. Need I say more
CCrashjim
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App hangs and e-paper fails to load

Bug

Screen jumps around while reading

Bug

Yesterday's edition displays instead of current

Bug

Password login inconsistency

Bug

Page magnification issues when changing pages

Bug

E-edition access denied despite active subscription

Bug

App does not recognize Apple payment confirmation

Bug

Hyperlinks for problem reporting don't work

Bug

Crossword puzzle printing functionality broken

Bug

Mugshots section never updates

Bug

App won't open on certain iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Add Judge Parker and Overboard comics to comic section

Feature

Restore UNCW sports coverage

Feature

Simple one-page view option for newspaper

Feature

Ability to update payment methods in app

Feature

Easy subscription suspension feature

Feature

Full-page article display when selected

Feature

Consistent page formatting without ad interference

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the Wilmington StarNews app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, coverage of things to do around town, high school and professional sports, and more. It aims to provide critically acclaimed storytelling, powerful photography, and engaging videos.

What are the key features of the Wilmington StarNews app?

Key features include access to in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and weather, customizable reading options like text size and night mode, offline reading, and access to an eNewspaper replica of the print edition.

How does the subscription model work for this app?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

Is the Wilmington StarNews app available on all devices?

The app description mentions it is accessible on mobile devices, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets. Specific operating system requirements (iOS or Android) are not detailed but are typical for mobile applications.

Can I read the news offline with this app?

Yes, the app allows you to customize your experience by saving your favorite stories and reading them offline. This feature is beneficial for users who want to access news content without an active internet connection.