How did it go?: The 75th North Carolina Azalea Festival wraps up for the year
While some of the popular events looked a little different, many consider this year’s festival the closes one to normal since the pandemic began in 2020.
CFCC hosts forum for 4 Republican New Hanover County Commissioner candidates
The 4-year terms of current New Hanover County Commissioners Rob Zapple and Julia-Olson Bosemen are set to expire at the end of this year, leaving 2 open spots up for grabs.
WWAY’s Jeff Rivenbark to anchor evening newscasts, Matt Bennett returns to anchor GMC
Jeff Rivenbark is moving to evenings starting on Wednesday, Matt Bennett will co-anchor GMC with Donna Gregory
‘You can’t do this to me’: Food truck owner feels slighted after turned away at Azalea Fest concerts
A small business in Wilmington missed out on the Azalea Festival crowds but decided to try and make the best out of a bad situation.
A small business in Wilmington missed out on the Azalea Festival crowds but decided to try and make the best out of a bad situation.
Never too late to pursue a passion, group over 50 take to stage
On Monday, the ‘Brunswick County Players’ took to the stage before a live audience of more than 40 people.
Peeping Tom caught on camera intimidates New Hanover County neighborhood
Sunday, April 3rd like any other night in Magnolia Trace. Mallory Cooper sat with her dog watching TV, while her boyfriend, Chase made dinner near the sliding glass door.
Students draw hundreds of sunflower pictures for Ukraine
A local elementary school is doing to teach children about the war in Ukraine, filling their halls with more than 600 drawings of sunflowers.
New Beginning Christian Church aiming to provide affordable housing on surrounding property
The Nation’s housing crisis is continuing to get worse. But New Beginning Christian Church in Castle Hayne is attempting to help the community by building affordable housing on its grounds.
Wilmington Police Department looking to educate drivers through “Speed a Little, Lose a Lot” campaign
North Carolina’s annual “Speed a Little, Lose a Lot” campaign kicked off today, aiming to educate about the dangers of speeding.
Surf City dedicated a memorial bench in memory of its first female bridge tender
Surf City is honoring its first female bridge tender with a memorial bench dedicated in her memory. Diane Edens was the first female bridge tender of the historic sears landing swing bridge starting in 1978, and was the first female bridge tender in North Carolina.
Large crowd gathered in downtown Wilmington for the 75th annual NC Azalea Festival Parade
Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Wilmington to watch the 75th annual Azalea Festival Parade on Saturday morning.
Ribbon cutting held to kick off Wilmington Azalea Festival Historic Foundation Home Tour
After a two-year hiatus, Historic Wilmington Foundation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday afternoon, kicking off the Azalea Festival Home Tour.
Wilmington native and NFL player attends inaugural The Signature event benefiting youth focused nonprofits
An inaugural derby style event was held at Marina Grill on Saturday, with an invited guest of Wilmington Native and linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Alex Highsmith.
Family wants answers after son killed in 11th street shooting
After her son, Tyshaun Delts was killed in shooting Tuesday, Tracion Flood wants answers.
Ribbon cutting kicks off 2022 Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour
The Cape Fear Garden Party’s Azalea Garden Tour is officially underway, making a return after a two-year hiatus.
‘I do think a little bit differently now, when I go outside’, woman reflects on 1st anniversary of viral bobcat attack
A rabid bobcat attack in Burgaw went viral online last year, and Saturday marks exactly one year later.
Battleship Point developers temporarily pull Leland annexation application
Developers for the contriversial Battleship Point high-rise project have pulled their rezoning and annexation application from the agenda of the Leland Town Council meeting scheduled for later this month.
Topsail Beach begins paid parking for one parking lot
It will now cost you to park in one parking lot in Topsail Beach. Commisioners voted unanimously last month to begin the paid parking today through October 31st at the south end parking lot only.
Entrepreneur faces a challenge when seeking property in Whiteville
A Whiteville native hoping to find a space to serve the youth in her hometown is facing a roadblock.
Cape Fear Garden Club welcomes first male Azalea Ambassador
It’s Azalea Week in Wilmington! Organizers of the 75th North Carolina Azalea Festival say this year has been about embracing old traditions and inviting more people into the fold to build new ones.
Queen Azalea meets Wilmington children as she tours the city
The Queen Azalea took a turn about the city Thursday afternoon, stopping at the Brigade Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington.
Hundreds attend Azalea Festival Celebrity Reception
An Azalea Festival favorite returned Thursday afternoon.
Azalea Festival Home Tour to feature an eclectic mix of historic homes and churches
Several homes and two houses of worship are featured as part of this year’s Azalea Festival Home Tour. The tour features several private residences for visitors to explore some of the rich and beautiful architecture in downtown Wilmington and Carolina Heights area.
Coronation of Queen Azalea Nia Franklin kicks off 75th Azalea Festival
The beginning of the 75th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival was marked by the coronation of Queen Azalea on Wednesday night.
The beginning of the 75th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival was marked by the coronation of Queen Azalea on Wednesday night.