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5 Best New Restaurants in Wilmington that Locals Swear By
Wilmington’s coastal setting, historic downtown, and growing film and tech scenes have all helped fuel a restaurant boom. The city now boasts everything from chef‑driven Southern to modern seafood and inventive global flavors. These five restaurants are among the newer standouts. 1. Seabird. Seabird brings a fresh, modern...
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Jason Mraz set to perform at CFCC’s Wilson Center
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at the Cape Fear Community College announced on Tuesday that Jason Mraz is coming to the Cape Fear in the spring. Mraz will bring his 2026 Still Yours tour to the Wilson Center on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Most famously known...
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From sleds to snowboards: Cape Fear residents make the most of the snow
CAPE FEAR REGION (WWAY) — The Cape Fear region is blanketed in snow, and community members took full advantage of the rare snow day. Body boards, pool floats, and snowboards; anything was game for a sled, as long as it got you down the hill. From hills in Rocky...
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Cool treats at Dis-fruta antojitos y frutería in Wilmington
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Wilmington's First Craft Cocktail Bar With A Huge Selection Hides Smack Dab In The Heart Of Downtown
The seaport city of Wilmington, North Carolina, has much to offer. This storied city carries a fascinating legacy layered with colonial history, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Also known as "Hollywood East", Wilmington holds over 400 film and TV credits, proving that there is no shortage of scenic locations nearby. So it comes as no surprise that even in one of its back alleys hides a speakeasy craft cocktail bar making news across the country. Behind its discreet signature metal door, with a peek-a-boo sliding window, The Blind Elephant has been shaking and stirring up a storm of a party since 2013.
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The Festival Roundup February 2026
NORTH CAROLINA JAZZ FESTIVAL (Wilmington, NC) – Feb. 5-7 Wilmington gives a warm welcome to all of the jazz lovers attending our 46th North Carolina Jazz Festival! This historic city located on the bank of the Cape Fear River has many interesting shops, art galleries, museums and restaurants, as well as a movie studio, nearby beaches, plus Revolutionary and Civil War sites to explore during your days here. We will fill your evenings with exciting performances by some of the greatest traditional jazz musicians from around the globe!
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Deer in Columbus County
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New Cocktail Bar Soft Opened in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District
WILMINGTON, NC — Avenue B is now in a soft opening phase at 723 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, offering weekend service ahead of a grand opening planned for March 21, co-owner Tabrina Watson told Business Debut. The cocktail bar sits in the Brooklyn Arts District and is...
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David Foster & Katharine McPhee concert canceled at Wilson Center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The David Foster & Katharine McPhee concert scheduled for next month has been canceled, according to event organizers with the Wilson Center. The duo was set to appear at the Wilson Center on Wednesday, Feb. 11. “We’re deeply sorry to share that, on the advice of...
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Free concert for Jeremiah Penny’s 18th Birthday Bash
We’ve written a number of times about Jeremiah Penny, a very talented young man who has overcome his autism to become a fine banjo player. He plays with his family’s gospel bluegrass group, The Penny Family, who tour regionally in North Carolina. His dad, Brent, plays guitar, and his mom, Sonia is on bass, with sister, Lea, on fiddle and brother, Silas, on mandolin.
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Through art, Wilmington artist asks viewers to see homelessness differently
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– “The name of the exhibit is Transient Neighbors,” said Randy Nieves, an artist in Wilmington who has a favorite subject—one that is rarely captured on canvas. “Today they are here, tomorrow they are somewhere else. We have an address. If you look at...
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Randx Nieves art exhibit opens at Arts Council gallery
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new art exhibit featuring works by Randx Nieves opened Thursday at the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County ACES Gallery. The collection, “Transient Neighbors (Portraits of the Invisible),” runs through Feb. 26 at the gallery at 221 N. Front St., Suite 101.
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This North Carolina Buffet Is So Good, People Plan Road Trips Around It
I’ll never forget the first time someone told me about a buffet worth planning an entire road trip around. Skeptical doesn’t begin to describe my reaction. But then I walked into Casey’s Buffet at 5559 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, and everything changed. The aroma of slow-cooked barbecue hit...
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This North Carolina Waterfront Steakhouse Is Pure Dinner-Date Perfection
Last summer, my partner and I were searching for the perfect spot to celebrate our anniversary. We wanted waterfront views, incredible food, and that special something you can’t quite name. A friend mentioned Bluewater Waterfront Grill at 4 Marina St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, and promised it would exceed every expectation.