1+ week, 3+ day ago   (765+ words) Nearly all couples in North Carolina who want to get a divorce must wait a full year, living in separate homes, before getting divorced. It’s something labor and delivery nurse, author and content creator Jen Hamilton learned and shared after…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (579+ words) Just weeks after losing her Miss North Carolina USA crown, Brittany Boltinhouse is heading back to the pageant stage. The 27-year-old dethroned state titleholder was announced as Miss Global Honduras 2026 in the pageant's Aug. 31 Instagram post, and now she will…...

1+ week, 3+ 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+ week, 6+ day ago   (587+ words) Latin rhythms, colorful vendor displays, and the aroma of authentic cuisine filled the Green in historic downtown Dover, Delaware, on Saturday as the fourth annual Baila Con Dover Latin Festival brought residents, community groups, and local leaders together to celebrate…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (522+ words) Season 3 of The Hunting Wives will not be shot in North Carolina after the General Assembly made changes to how film incentives are distributed. The announcement is a stunning blow for a state that has been hot for movie and…...

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,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (99+ words) The former Miss North Carolina USA is suing pageant organizers over the loss of her title. The lawsuit accuses the organization of publishing a false narrative that painted Brittany Boltinhouse as a "racist" and a "bigot." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Law Firm…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (740+ words) The final season of a popular, long-running Netflix series features a number of connections to the Wilmington area. Season five of "Outer Banks" hit Netflix on Aug. 20 and is currently listed as the most-watched show on the streaming service, which…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (219+ words) Based on the debut novel by Michael Sledge, "Cold Moon Rising" blends noir suspense with intimate character study and Southern Gothic atmosphere LOS ANGELES & RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed filmmaker and North Carolina native Daniel Peddle has been tapped to…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (393+ words) A nonprofit organization will soon give one of Wilmington's most unique buildings a new purpose. After years as a tiki bar and entertainment venue, the building that once housed The Sorrow Drowner is slated to get new life benefiting the…...