4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (467+ words) One of Wilmington's most enduring celebrations of movie-making returns this weekend. From May 1-3, the N.C. Black Film Festival, presented by Wilmington's Black Arts Alliance and now in its 24th year, is hosting multiple screenings of films from Black artists, and exploring the…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (541+ words) With the crowning of the 79th North Carolina Azalea Festival queen, Wilmington's week-long flower party has officially started. Actress Elaine Hendrix was crowned this year's Queen Azalea during the annual coronation ceremony on April 8. The ceremony was held on the Battleship…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (671+ words) Country singer and area native Charlie Daniels helps a tot wave to the passing floats during the 1995 Azalea Festival. He was Grand Marshal for the parade. Little Mister and Misses wave and blow kisses to the crowd during the downtown…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (913+ words) We're well into October now, which means it's prime time for outdoor events in the Wilmington area: concerts, festivals and much, much more. This weekend's highlights include a good mix of big musical touring acts and top-notch local artists, as…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (491+ words) Wilmington Riverfest returns to downtown for the 45th time Oct. 4-5, and if not for two years lost to the pandemic it would be the 47th. The Port City's largest fall festival holds a special place in my heart, if only because I've…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (817+ words) It's the first weekend of October in the Wilmington area, and that means a few fall festivals — including the Port City's biggest annual fall festival — as well as concerts, theater, comedy and other fun events. As this story's being written,…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (764+ words) After 30 years as an accountant, Michelle Bowe retired and took a bold, calculated leap of faith with buying a food truck that, just two years later, ranks among Delaware’s best in 2025. "My son said, 'You're always cooking. Start a food…...