6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (301+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Arena Project plans to host a Carolina Hurricanes playoff watch party and festival in downtown Wilmington as part of its effort to advance plans for a potential multi-purpose arena. The event is scheduled for April…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (148+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington-area country band is gaining wider attention after being featured on a prominent YouTube music channel known for spotlighting independent artists. The platform gained national attention in recent years for helping introduce artists to broader audiences,…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago   (180+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Saturday afternoon hundreds enjoyed barbecue. cold drinks, and live music at a brewery in Wilmington. Hundreds showed up to Waterline Brewing Company for their first annual Bourbon, Bluegrass & Brews Festival. Three distilleries, Momentum, Cape Fear Distillery, and…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (397+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Azalea Festival officially kicked off Wednesday with one of its signature events, the Queen’s Coronation. The ceremony took place aboard the fantail of the Battleship North Carolina, where Queen Azalea Elaine Hendrix was formally…...

5+ mon, 42+ min 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   (297+ words) NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Black bass fishing generates an estimated $2.6 billion economic impact in North Carolina, according to a 2025 study by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The report, conducted by the agency’s Social Science Research Unit, found black bass is the…...

2+ week, 4+ 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,…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (138+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is inviting kids to participate in the Kids Olympics event. The event will take place on February 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. As the world’s top athletes compete at the Winter…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (155+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Junior League of Wilmington is getting ready for this year’s Cheers for Children charity gala. The charity gala will benefit the League’s community initiatives and support local children’s organizations. The event will take place at Pine…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (168+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–Fancy Spring dresses and big hats were among the highlights at the 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Style event at Smoke on the Water restaurant. From pink suits to green hats, attendees showed off their style at the exclusive,…...