1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (84+ words) A longtime film festival returns to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Aug. 7-9 for surf-themed documentaries, short films and music videos. Longtime film fest surfs into Wilmington after decade on Outer Banks Back in 2001, longtime Wilmington actor, writer, musician and surfer Zach…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (431+ words) Wilmington Riverfest returns to downtown for the 45th time Oct. 4-5, and if not for two years lost to the pandemic it would be the 47th. The Port City's largest fall festival holds a special place in my heart, if only because I've…...

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…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (366+ words) North Carolina is proving to be one of the most popular states to move to in the country, with the city of Wilmington being no exception. At the end of the 2024, the state government reported that North Carolina saw the…...

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,…...

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:…...