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Wilmington makes Southern Living's 2026 best cities in the South list
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (322+ words) In 2024, magazine giant Southern Living ranked Wilmington as the South's No. 1 "City on the Rise." Since then, Wilmington has certainly been rising. In 2025, Wilmington joined Southern Living's overall list of the best cities in the South, coming in at 13th. Now,…...
From the archives: Church buys Wilmington school despite costly renovations
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (206+ words) In dire need of repairs, a former Wilmington school received a lifeline from a nearby church. According to an article in the May 24, 1989, Wilmington Morning Star, the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church secured the purchase of the Tileston School from…...
Guide to Wilmington, NC, beaches includes parking, things to do
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (807+ words) Warm weather in the Wilmington area means that locals and visitors will soon be in search of sun, sand and surf. That's right. It's time to grab your gear and head to the area beaches. But a big question remains:…...
New Target in Wilmington opens doors to hundreds
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (110+ words) The new store is located on Carolina Beach Road in the Village at Myrtle Grove shopping center. It features a CVS Pharmacy, a Starbucks, and an expanded fresh food and beach assortment. The new. .. New Target in Wilmington opens doors…...
Wilmington Greek Festival: What to know about parking, tickets, food
2+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) Wilmington has a lot of festivals, but one of the Port City's most popular and longest-running will soon return for its 34th year. Wilmington Greek Festival: What to know about parking, tickets, food Wilmington has a lot of festivals, but one…...
Former Wilmington musician's new album earns coverage in Rolling Stone
2+ week, 2+ day ago (60+ words) A new album from a former Wilmington musician is getting national coverage in the music press, including in longtime publication Rolling Stone. Former Wilmington musician's new album earns coverage in Rolling Stone A new album from a former Wilmington musician…...
New safety ratings show good and bad at Wilmington-area hospitals
2+ week, 4+ day ago (55+ words) The latest safety ratings released for Wilmington-area hospitals show good marks for one and a low rating for another. New safety ratings show good and bad at Wilmington-area hospitals Safety grades have been released for Wilmington-area hospitals, with one earning…...
These Hoggard track stars are rewriting Wilmington distance records
2+ week, 4+ day ago (54+ words) Two Hoggard runners are among Wilmington's fastest track athletes of all time, and they're not stopping there. These Hoggard track stars are rewriting Wilmington distance records Hoggard High School's Riley Kiziah and Amelia Medlin aren't just among the fastest runners…...
Wilmington's floating hotel offers unique stay along the Cape Fear River
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (78+ words) These villas in Wilmington offer a unique 'hotel on water' experience with luxury houseboat rentals on the Cape Fear River. Wilmington's floating hotel offers unique stay along the Cape Fear River Visitors looking to spend some time in Wilmington can…...
As Historic Wilmington Foundation turns 60, group enters new era
2+ week, 6+ day ago (47+ words) The Historic Wilmington Foundation has helped saved hundreds of buildings downtown in 60 years. Under a new director, its goals are evolving. As Historic Wilmington Foundation turns 60, group enters new era It reads like a tour-worthy list of some of downtown…...