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Cook-Out opens another Wilmington location with a familiar name
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (77+ words) Another location of a fast-food chain known for its trays has opened in New Hanover County. It also features a brand that caused confusion in the area in 2019. A Cook-Out recently opened at 4195... Cook-Out opens another Wilmington location with a…...
Escape the ordinary: 26 things to do in the Wilmington area in 2026
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1266+ words) It's a common scenario: You're about to get together with friends or enjoy a date night, and someone asks the question you've been dreading: What do you want to do? The truth is you don't know what you want to…...
Patriotism in Wilmington is found at these must-see spots
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (70+ words) Much like the threads in a flag, patriotism is woven into the Wilmington area’s military history. It’s a legacy that carries on through monuments, museums, memorials and veterans' groups. From a famed... Patriotism in Wilmington is found at these must-see…...
During World War II, Carolina Beach Road was Wilmington's epicenter for nightlife
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (373+ words) These days, Carolina Beach Road is one of Wilmington's main drags, with retail outlets, service businesses, restaurants and even a few bars filling the busy corridor from Burnett Boulevard all the way to Monkey Junction and beyond. Back in the…...
16 entertaining events for you to check out in Wilmington this weekend
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (188+ words) There are all kinds of fun events to take advantage of this weekend, from outdoor plays and concerts to comedy and even a festival or two. 16 entertaining events for you to check out in Wilmington this weekend It's June in…...
Wilmington makes Southern Living's 2026 best cities in the South list
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) In 2024, magazine giant Southern Living ranked Wilmington as the South's No. 1 "City on the Rise." Since then, Wilmington has certainly been rising. In 2025, Wilmington joined Southern Living's overall list of the best cities in the South, coming in at 13th. Now,…...
Guide to Wilmington, NC, beaches includes parking, things to do
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (807+ words) Warm weather in the Wilmington area means that locals and visitors will soon be in search of sun, sand and surf. That’s right. It’s time to grab your gear and head to the area beaches. But a big question remains:…...
From the archives: Major Independence Mall store in Wilmington expands
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) In the 1990s, shopping malls remained a popular spot for people of all ages. The popularity included Wilmington's Independence Mall, which was nearly 20 years old by the time one of its anchors decided to expand. According to an article in the…...
Events, happenings and things to do in Wilmington, NC, May 1-3-2026
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (755+ words) It's the first weekend of May, which means that Wilmington's music card is really starting to fill up. We've got one of downtown's most popular free concert series starting back up, as well as touring shows at some of the…...
CBS 'Sunday Morning' visits Wilmington area to cover its most exotic plant
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (253+ words) A popular Sunday morning TV show highlighted a unique plant to the Wilmington area that's become threatened. In an April 26 segment on CBS' "Sunday Morning," a crew went to Boiling Spring Lakes -- mistakenly spelled in the piece as "Boiling Springs…...