1+ week, 4+ day ago   (742+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Riverfest 2026 has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday, citing concerns about the proposed layout for the downtown festival. The 2026 Riverfest was scheduled for Oct. 3-4. Organizers said the decision followed months of discussions with the City of Wilmington…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (567+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While high mortgage rates and affordability concerns continue to cool much of the nation’s housing market, Wilmington remains one of the stronger real estate markets in the South, according to a Realtor.com economist. Joel Berner, senior…...

4+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (354+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau honored some of the region’s top hospitality leaders and employees during its annual Travel Rally celebration earlier this month, presenting the 2026 Tourism Star Awards and Jane Peterson Tourism Legacy Awards…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (223+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A well-known downtown dining spot has officially closed, with plans already underway to bring a new restaurant concept to the same waterfront location. Tequila’s Comida & Cantina Waterfront closed its doors on May 4 following what owners described as…...

5+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (167+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place will host a graduation ceremony next month to honor local youth who have completed its After School Enrichment Academy program. The ceremony is scheduled for May 11 at 4 p.m. at Freedom’s Way…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (137+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Breeze Airways is offering limited-time promotional fares on several routes out of Wilmington International Airport, with one-way tickets starting at $54. According to the airline, the sale includes flights from Wilmington to eight destinations, including Akron-Canton, Ohio; Fort…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (278+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The Cotton Exchange, a longtime shopping and dining destination in downtown Wilmington, is marking its 50th anniversary this year. Located at 321 N. Front St., the Cotton Exchange opened in 1976 as part of an effort to preserve historic buildings at…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (136+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new hemp-inspired event is coming to Sycamore Bend Estate in Wilmington this spring. Botania is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, and will feature hemp-derived beverages, wellness offerings, music, art, educational programming and local vendors. Organizers say guests…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (487+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. — It has now been 41 days since the partial government shutdown began, and many TSA workers across the country continue to report to work without pay. The impact is being felt nationwide, with airport wait times now surpassing some of…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (154+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– How one organization is trying to help and empower black communities all throughout Wilmington. On Saturday, The Wilmington North Carolina Chapter of the Links Incorporated invited the entire community to participate in the Black Family Wellness Expo....