Highlights from the 2025 Cucalorus Film Festival
This November, enjoy five days of independent films, live performances, and boundary-pushing art that celebrate creativity and community
Local 129 shares how Wilmington firefighters are healing and how the community has rallied to support them
Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts honors its founder through “The Nutcracker”
This season of giving, here’s how you can support three local groups transforming children’s lives
Here’s why this retro gaming lounge is for everyone—not just gamers
Local lore and spooky stories of the Cape Fear
DENISE K. JAMES ON NEW FILMS AND MUSIC
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
Our five highlights from this issue’s calendar of events
Harbor Way Gardens offers a calming respite in the heart of Wrightsville Beach
A renowned Southern author discusses writing, sobriety, and the necessity of speaking up in difficult times
Ghost Fleet Oyster Company’s mission to feed the coast, rebuild reefs, and protect North Carolina’s waters
History and hauntings intertwine on theatrical tours, where chilling stories keep the city’s legends alive
Local florists’ tips on how to choose, dry, and style autumn blooms for décor that lasts well past the season
Art in the Arboretum returns, expecting its biggest show yet
Celebrating the Best Across the City and Its Beaches
Wilmington’s first mobile bookshop brings love stories—and community—to local readers
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
Our five highlights from this issue’s calendar of events
A journey through the Cape Fear River’s past, from rice plantations to ghost forests and wetland revival
Each summer, conservationists urge the public to reduce artificial light and get involved to help protect this endangered species