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…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (410+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As fans around the world remember Dolly Parton following news of her death, a nearly 45-year-old letter from a UNCW campus publication is offering a remarkable glimpse into the country music icon’s history in Wilmington. The letter,…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (179+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Around 200 people gathered Saturday morning at The Pointe at Barclay for the Parkinson’s Beat It 5K and 1 Mile event supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease. The race began at 8 a.m. outside Brunches at The Pointe and benefited…...

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   (357+ words) WWAYTV3 Future Islands to play two-night run in Wilmington WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Synth-pop favorites Future Islands are bringing their Fountain of Youth Tour to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater for two nights this spring. The band is set to perform on Friday, May…...

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   (249+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Blue balloons and flyers filled Hell’s Kitchen, a bar that once served as a set for the television series Dawson’s Creek. A portion of Tuesday’s proceeds will be donated to the Blue-Ribbon Run, a local organization that…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (174+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local charity tennis tournament raised nearly $20,000 in the fight against domestic violence. The 5th annual “Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence” tournament raised $18,225 for Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., organizers announced. Since the event began in…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (226+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The Historic Wilmington Foundation will mark a major milestone this spring as it celebrates its 60th anniversary during the 2026 Azalea Festival Home Tour. The annual tour is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, from noon until 5 p.m. in…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (122+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Locals gathered in Downtown Wilmington to honor the life of James Van Der Beek. Locals left a makeshift memorial between Market Street and Water Street, leaving flowers, a... Locals gather in downtown Wilmington to remember James Van Der…...