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TourismWilmington Cape Fear Coast re-branded Wilmington N.C. Historic River District & Island BeachesSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 10:39pm.READ MORE: 
The greater Wilmington area was branded as the Cape Fear Coast in the late 1980's and eventually became the Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, but now that name is being left behind and the region is moving forward with the name Wilmington N.C. Historic River District & Island Beaches.
Full story...Pender Co. prepares for Irene as tourists decide what to doSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 5:10pm.READ MORE:
The threat of the Hurricane Irene has people keeping a close eye on the storm, including vacationers and emergency management in Pender County.
Full story...Tourism spending increases in New Hanover county and statewideSubmitted by Laura Seel on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 9:54pm.READ MORE:
Tourism spending is up in New Hanover county. The county ranks 9th in the state for economic impact through tourism.
Full story... » Mortgage holder buys abandoned Myrtle Beach amusement parkSubmitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 9:17am.READ MORE: End of 'One Tree Hill' brings fans from far and wideSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 5:15pm.READ MORE: As you probably know, the cast and crew of "One Tree Hill" are in the middle of shooting their ninth and final season here in the Port City. The end of an era has fans traveling to Wilmington from near and far.
Full story...Judge OKs mountain school district's early startSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 1:08pm.READ MORE:
A state judge won't stop a North Carolina school district from starting classes next week despite a state law requiring a 10-week summer vacation.
Full story... » Visitors say Pender wildfires no reason to cancel holiday beach plansSubmitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 4:34pm.READ MORE:
Crews fighting wildfires in Pender County set controlled burns today to try and get rid of fuel for the flames. Many folks traveling to the area may be worried if their holiday plans will be ruined because of the fire and smoke. But tourists who have already made their way to the area say there is nothing to worry about.
Full story...Beach businesses hope Memorial Day sparks hot summerSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 3:58pm.READ MORE:
With Memorial Day weekend being one of the biggest beach weekends of the year, Carolina Beach businesses prepare for the crowds and hope for the best.
Full story...Soccer tournament a pre-summer boon for Cape FearSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 8:29am.READ MORE:
This weekend's Seaside Soccer Classic brought into town more than 300 teams and thousands of families to the Cape Fear region. Many of them enjoyed things other than soccer, like going to the beach.
Full story...Sunshine and summer temps mean beaches full of families and friendsSubmitted by Asha Dave on Sat, 05/21/2011 - 6:06pm.READ MORE: Seaside Soccer Classic kick starts summer businessSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 5:17pm.READ MORE:
Local businesses get a kick out of this weekend's annual Seaside Soccer Classic. The 18th annual tournament will bring in nearly 5,000 youth soccer players to the Cape Fear area.
Full story...Airline group sees 1.5 percent rise in summer travelSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:31pm.READ MORE: Soaring airline and gas prices turn vacations into stay-cationsSubmitted by Asha Dave on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 6:49pm.READ MORE:
Temperatures are rising, and that means tourism season has begun. But temperatures aren't the only things on the rise.
Full story...2010 tourist spending sets recordSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 1:43pm.READ MORE:
Visitors to North Carolina spent a record $17 billion in 2010, an increase of nine percent from 2009. The number was higher than the previous record of $16.8 billion set in 2008.
Full story... » Saffo wants to alert residents via certified mail about the Market Street Corridor PlanSubmitted by Nadine Maeser on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 11:29pm.READ MORE:
Many drivers out there try to avoid driving on Market Street for one reason or another. Now the city of Wilmington is planning ahead and looking to make some major changes but like everything else it'll take time and money. The city presented its plan on how to make it's mark on Market Street.
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