1+ week, 4+ day ago   (742+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Riverfest 2026 has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday, citing concerns about the proposed layout for the downtown festival. The 2026 Riverfest was scheduled for Oct. 3-4. Organizers said the decision followed months of discussions with the City of Wilmington…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (410+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As fans around the world remember Dolly Parton following news of her death, a nearly 45-year-old letter from a UNCW campus publication is offering a remarkable glimpse into the country music icon’s history in Wilmington. The letter,…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (105+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers should expect temporary road closures and lane restrictions in Downtown Wilmington on Saturday morning as the 44th Annual YMCA Tri-Span 5K/10K takes place. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the race beginning…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (255+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Families will have several opportunities to participate in educational and holiday-themed activities at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington during the Fourth of July weekend and the week that follows. The museum’s annual Feature Fridays program begins the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (290+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. — As Wilmington continues to grow, city and county leaders say bringing a grocery store to downtown remains a key priority. The topic was one of several discussed during a recent Economic Development Luncheon and Leadership Forum, where Wilmington City…...

3+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago   (354+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Family, friends, and community leaders gathered in Wilmington Saturday to honor Major General Joseph A. McNeil, a civil rights pioneer and decorated military leader. McNeil, a Wilmington native, was one of the Greensboro Four whose 1960 sit-in at…...

1+ year, 1+ day ago   (237+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil will be laid to rest Saturday in Wilmington. On Friday, hundreds of people gathered for McNeil’s public viewing. The Wilmington native graduated from Williston Senior High School in 1959. On February…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (262+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County honored the region’s top stage talent during the 2026 Wilmington Theater Awards on March 25, celebrating a year of standout performances and productions across the local theater community. Hosted by…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (157+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — National Volunteer Week is underway, and Food Lion is marking the occasion by helping provide more than one million meals for families in need. In partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, more than 500 Food…...