Wilmington
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Wilmington’s connection to ‘Whistler’s Mother,’ one of the world’s most famous paintings
Whistler’s roots, or at least those of his famous mother, are in Wilmington. She was born at a house at the southwest corner of Fourth and Orange streets.
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Inside Wilmington’s plans for a ritzy transformation of Thalian Hall
The Thalian Hall renovation is the biggest since the cornerstone was placed in 1855 — and so far $11 million of the $25 million has been raised.
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Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become a hurricane. Will it impact NC?
Forecasters believe that Isaias will peak before making landfall, but it could still be a “significant” hurricane when it reaches the coast, with strong winds and flooding rain.
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Wilmington’s Enchanted Airlie usually sells out. Here’s how to get tickets
To get tickets to Enchanted Airlie, one of the Wilmington area’s most popular annual holiday attractions, you’ve got to plan early.
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Why researchers spent 3 nights chasing bats across eastern North Carolina
North Carolina is home to 17 species of bats, about a dozen of which can be found in the Cape Fear region.
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There’s an ice rink coming to this North Carolina beach town
Carolina Beach isn’t just for summer fun. The coastal NC town is planning an ice rink this winter.
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Wilmington film festival honors city’s horror movie history
Wilmington and horror movies go way back. This local film festival celebrates that spooky history.
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12 great pumpkin patches in the Wilmington area
Fall is here. Here’s where to get your pumpkin if you live in the Wilmington area.
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A new Wilmington bar doubles as a museum of local film history
Hollywood East, a new bar in Wilmington, has memorabilia from “Dawson’s Creek,” as well popular films like “Empire Records” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
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18 things to do in Wilmington for the last weekend of summer
The last, official weekend of summer is upon us, as fall officially begins Sept. 22. Here are 18 ways to celebrate it in the Wilmington area.
