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Disney mermaid pilot to film in Wilmington
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (219+ words) WILMINGTON "Now in pre-production, a Disney fantasy show will be filming its pilot in Wilmington this summer. A casting call was held through May for the role of Coral, as well as characters named Mia and August. Simkin/Sitowitz Casting…...
Wilmington Police Department hires assistant, deputy chief
1+ week, 4+ day ago (161+ words) WILMINGTON " The City of Wilmington has selected Brooke Wright to be assistant chief of police for the Wilmington Police Department and promoted Captain Rodney Dawson to deputy chief of police. Both will begin in their new roles on July 13. After…...
City of Wilmington hires new asset and property management director
4+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) WILMINGTON " The City of Wilmington is welcoming Robin Slade as its new asset and property management director, effective June 1. Slade brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in public" City of Wilmington hires new asset and property management director WILMINGTON…...
NC Folk Festival to host pop-up in Wilmington
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) WILMINGTON " The North Carolina Folk Festival is bringing the spirit of the festival to the coast with "NC Folk Festival Goes East," a free community pop-up taking place this weekend. The event is on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. at End…...
Wilmington city manager settles on 5. 75-cent increase in budget recommendation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (969+ words) WILMINGTON " A recommended budget with a 14. 3% property tax rate increase is before the Wilmington City Council, though some members at the dais expressed concern Tuesday over the high jump. In her first budget proposal since being hired, City Manager Becky…...
Silver Pride Cinema Festival returning to Wilmington in May
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (237+ words) Wilmington, NC " The Cucalorus Film Foundation, in partnership with the Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear, has announced the return of the Silver Pride Cinema Festival, a two-day celebration of LGBTQ+ film and community, taking place May 29-30, 2026, at Jengo's…...
Iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will perform downtown Wilmington
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (224+ words) WILMINGTON "An iconic singer-songwriter is coming through Live Oak Bank Pavilion this summer. Bob Dylan will perform, with special guests Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band, July 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24, at 10 a. m. , with presales for Live…...
Wilmington City Council to consider renaming skate park in memory of Alec Chambers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (272+ words) WILMINGTON " The Wilmington City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a proposal to rename the Greenfield Grind Skate Park in honor of Alec Chambers, a professional skateboarder referred to as the "de facto mayor" of the park. Chambers…...
Wilmington nightclub one step closer to legalizing shipping container bar in downtown district
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1238+ words) WILMINGTON " The Eagle's Dare, a nightclub on Third Street, is one step closer to keeping its cargo container functional as a secondary bar to serve drinks from during large events. On April 1, the Wilmington Planning Commission voted 6-0, with Commissioner Thomas…...
Wilmington Theatre Awards announces 2026 winners
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) Opera House Theatre Company's production of "Cabaret" captured eight awards, including Outstanding Musical, after entering the evening with a field-leading 11 nominations. "Home," a collaboration between Thalian Association Community Theatre, Pender County Arts Council, and the Arts Council of Wilmington and…...