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,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (96+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A section of 16th Street is closed in Wilmington following a car crash that brought down power lines. According to the Wilmington Police Department, 16th Street is closed between Greenfield Street and Robin Hood Road as officers and utility…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (567+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While high mortgage rates and affordability concerns continue to cool much of the nation’s housing market, Wilmington remains one of the stronger real estate markets in the South, according to a Realtor.com economist. Joel Berner, senior…...

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, 1+ week ago   (106+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department is accepting applications for its next Firefighter Recruit Academy, with the next class scheduled to begin in November. The department is seeking applicants interested in pursuing a career in fire service and public…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (423+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A former City of Wilmington zoning administrator has filed a lawsuit in New Hanover County Superior Court alleging she was forced to resign through what she describes as an improper disciplinary process that violated the city’s own…...

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…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (506+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The city of Wilmington could soon turn to an unconventional landscaping crew to help maintain public green spaces. At its June 16 meeting, Wilmington City Council voted 6-1 to amend the city’s domestic animal waste ordinance in preparation for…...

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…...