From live music to parades to firemen competitions, Southport and beyond Wilmington knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you're planning your patriotic festivities here is a complete guide of where you can find fireworks and more from Wilmington to Oak Island.
Darius Rucker will perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in downtown Wilmington’s riverfront on Friday, August 26th.
an exclusive look at a 1956 Chevy Bel Air and the woman who drives it.
Headliners Black Crowes played a 16-song set of their greatest hits as well as several cover songs. Shake your Money Maker was the debut album put out by the band in 1990 and includes several of the band’s most popular songs like ‘Jealous Again,’ and ‘She Talks to Angels.’
A group that needs no introduction pop sensation Boy George & Culture Club are coming to the Wilson Center on September 13th, 2022. This British sensation will be performing at 7:30 p.m. and tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, June 10th.
Open for only a few months, Castle Street Kitchen boasts tasty food, cheap cocktails, and is well worth your attention.
Your complete guide to events in Carolina Beach, and beyond this summer. Check out the best festivals, concerts exhibitions and more. Make sure you make the most out of your summer with your Cape Fear Weekend planner.
Veteran owned brewery in Wilmington North Carolina
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Micky Dolenz, the voice of The Monkees will be performing at Kenan Auditorium UNCW on Thursday July 21, 2022 at 7:30pm ET.
It's been two years since the Southport Firefighter Freedom competition. This year, the long awaited competition will be making its return and turning up the heat.
It’s one of the highlights of the annual N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day.
Suite 1986 is a one-of-a-kind 45-foot bus. It includes a couch, a kitchen, a dining table, two toilets, a tub and a bedroom.
A guide to events and things to do this weekend in Wilmington, NC. Make the most out of your weekend with our list of events. Enjoy free live summer concerts, fireworks shows, and more. Spending your vacation in Wilmington or one of our lovely surrounding beaches? We've got your guide to all the happenings for the whole family.
Festivities will be held from Thursday, June 30 to Monday, July 4.
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Two American icons are officially joining forces in a can.
Open for only a few months, Castle Street Kitchen boasts tasty food, cheap cocktails, and is well worth your attention.
Chef Gwen Gulliksen from the GLOW Academy of Wilmington stopped by the WECT Kitchen to share this easy recipe that only takes minutes to prepare.
With Memorial Day kicking off the unofficial start to summer, it’s a great time to explore a favorite food of the summer cookout - the hot dog.
Flaming Amy's is a fan favorite in Wilmington for more than 20 years with locations across New Hanover County.
Cugino Forno has already invested $500,000 in outfitting a 4,000 square-foot space for the location and will create 12 part-time and full-time jobs once opened.
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Micky Dolenz, the voice of The Monkees will be performing at Kenan Auditorium UNCW on Thursday July 21, 2022 at 7:30pm ET.
Josh Johnson a former U.S. Marine found himself struggling after transitioning to civilian life after his service. He said it took him 14 years to really find something that truly helped him, and what he found was sailing. Now he is the executive director of the Non-profit Freedom Sailing which takes other Military Veterans Sailing. He hopes that by sailing fellow veterans can fill the void of their former brotherhood with the camaraderie, teamwork, and unity of sailing.
Pine Valley’s new location in Leland will be at Closer Walk with a contemporary service at 10:30 AM. The address for Closer Walk is 117 Village Rd NE Unit C, Leland, NC 28451On July 3rd, Pine Valley Closer Walk will be hosting a service with a lunch celebration after.
Sea Gate boating is a membership club on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. They have rental boats, and a club where you pay an initial fee and then use their fleet of boats like they are your own.
It's been two years since the Southport Firefighter Freedom competition. This year, the long awaited competition will be making its return and turning up the heat.
It’s one of the highlights of the annual N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day.
The Family owned Milkshake bar is opening up a new location in Wilmington North Carolina.
Once the otter pups are eating solid foods and have become proficient swimmers, aquarium guests will have the opportunity to visit the pups
Get ready for a summer full of free music and fun at Wilmington and surrounding beaches live music venues
Saltwater Suites, located at 605 North Topsail Drive in Surf City, N.C., is a 48-room, condo-style resort opening in Topsail Island. Located just steps from public beach access and a few blocks from downtown Surf City.
The Carolina Beach Music Festival is set to return for its 36th annual event on Saturday, June 4 on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
Lucky for us, the modern tiki movement is growing every year, with exotic cocktail bars popping up around the country with fun, flair and a heavy nod toward the origins of the style.
Watch out - the Sanderson sisters will be back this fall in the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 1993 film, “Hocus Pocus.”
Perkins chose to take a lump sum of $600,000 over an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years.
A handful of area baseball teams have advanced into the fourth round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association playoffs, and are just two wins away from playing for state championships.
Widespread Panic will be playing three nights of shows this weekend in Wilmington at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
A filmmaker captures her wife’s journey of high-risk pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. Consequently, she discovers her own fear and insecurity surrounding the adventures of parenthood—all while completing the adoption process for a non-biological son, as required by heteronormative state law.
The Coastal Craft Beer scene is growing. Wilmington and the surrounding area have more than 30 breweries and more are scheduled to open this year. Here’s a list of new brews coming to the coast.