Wilmington has lost countless historic buildings over the years, something that's been well-documented in numerous books, including Beverly Tetterton's "Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten" and Susan Taylor Block's "Cape Fear Lost." The reasons these buildings went away are varied, from…
One of the first pieces in downtown Wilmington's resurgence held a big anniversary 40 years ago. According to an advertisement in the Wilmington Morning Star on Oct. 25, 1986, the Cotton Exchange put on its 10th anniversary festival. It was a chance to show…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two local organizations are planning a festival next month aimed at reuniting families with ties to one of Wilmington’s darkest chapters. WilmingtoNColor and Coming to the Table are hosting the 1898 Family Reunion & Healing Festival on Nov. 7, from 1 to…
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A lecture and panel discussion on the 1898 Wilmington coup d’état and massacre has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24, according to the New Hanover County Public Library. The event was originally set for Saturday, Oct. 17. The panel discussion will…
Eugene Merritt Jr., who was born in Rose Hill, went on to become a champion for downtown Wilmington. Merritt-Holland Company, founded by Eugene Merritt’s father and his uncle, first operated out of this tiny gas station in Rose Hill. Born…
BETHANY BEACH, Del.– After a powerful nor’easter battered Delaware’s beaches last week, Gov. Matt Meyer visited Bethany Beach to assess the damage and see the impact firsthand. Meyer said the storm was a reminder of the power of Mother Nature.
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