2008 Azalea Festival

The 55th annual Garden Tour was a big success. The Cape Fear Garden Club raised more than $90,000 in ticket sales during last week's Azalea Garden Tour. Full story...

Private property generally means no parking for drivers. But a situation this weekend over a vacant lot in Wilmington had some drivers confused with costly consequences. Full story...

If you're heading to any of the azalea festival events this weekend, one of the biggest challenges you may face is parking several streets will be closed for the parade and festival. But there are ways to get around. Full story...

The circus is here. The Cole Brothers Circus has been coming to Wilmington during the Azalea Festival for more than 20 years. Full story...

If you're heading to any of the Azalea Festival events this weekend one of the biggest challenges you may face is parking. Full story...

The azalea festival is in full swing and that means the queen is busy making her rounds through town. Full story...

Barbara Alyn Woods was crowned our 2008 Azalea Festival queen. The coronation drew a large crowd to Riverfront Park. Woods stars on the hit TV show "One Tree Hill," which is filmed here in Wilmington. Full story...

The group Sugarland was scheduled to perform Thursday at UNCW's Trask Coliseum. The concert has been postponed. Full story...

Hundreds of thousands of tourists and residents are expected to take part in this year's Azalea Festival. Big crowds translate to big bucks for local business. Full story...

With all of the people taking part in the festival, law enforcement will be making its presence known. We can expect to see law enforcement officers on everything from boats to Segways to their own two feet -- whatever it takes to keep their eye on the crowds. Full story...