3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (206+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The City of Wilmington has officially opened a new celebration pop-up park in downtown Wilmington as part of ongoing America 250 festivities. The temporary park, located at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets, is designed to serve…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (296+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Families looking to cool off this summer will soon have two more options as the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina and the City of Wilmington prepare to open the community's outdoor pools for the 2026 season. The pools…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (645+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The City of Wilmington has released a map showing the locations of 12 trees slated for removal along South Third Street as officials move forward with a plan they say is necessary because of safety concerns tied to…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (479+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The future of a downtown Wilmington day shelter serving people experiencing homelessness could soon depend on support from city leaders. During Tuesday night's Wilmington City Council meeting, the future of the Living Hope Day Center became part…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (282+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) " Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing housing opportunities and improving affordability across North Carolina as the state faces a growing housing shortage and rising costs. Executive Order No. 36 directs state cabinet agencies…...

1+ week, 5+ day 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (185+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " The City of Wilmington is inviting the community to get an up-close look at the people and equipment behind many of the city's day-to-day services during a special event celebrating National Public Works Week. The city will…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (179+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " Around 200 people gathered Saturday morning at The Pointe at Barclay for the Parkinson's Beat It 5 K 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 Beat…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (461+ words) NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) " After a push from Housing and Neighborhood Services, the city of Wilmington is reviewing multiple proposals for a new homeless shelter as leaders look to expand resources and better address the needs of the community's homeless…...

3+ week, 1+ day 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…...