Four Summer Reads for a Good Cause
Cape Fear Literacy Council
Culture
Rising, Revising, Belonging
Making connections in Wilmington
Life-Changing Matchmakers
Canines for Service pairs vets with transformative dogs
The Soul of the Forest
Live oaks shape the coast with beauty, history and vital habitat
Will Wilmington Get Its Own Central Park?
A nonprofit group is working to preserve Eagles Island and turn it into a major nature park for recreation, education, and ecotourism
Breaking the Ice
UNCW launches new student-led women’s club ice hockey team
A Legacy 90 Years in the Making
A WWII icon saved by North Carolinians, the Battleship North Carolina is restored for the future while honoring the past
Music, Movies & TV - March/April 2026
March-April entertainment reviews
Events March-April 2026
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
Where a Canopy of Trees May Grow
In a world that rushes, a tree insists on patience and hope.
The Summer Camp Scramble
From traditional, slower Southern summers to exciting field days spent digging up crabs in the marshes, several local resources help parents balance home, extended learning, and play
A Local Platform for Black Films that Turned into a Destination Event
The North Carolina Black Film Festival returns this spring for its 23rd year
Finding Light in the Trees
Elizabeth Sheats’ journey from interior design to Azalea Festival artist is shaped by loss, hope, and Wilmington’s live oaks
A Community-First Law Firm
In a profession often defined by transactions, Horton & Mendez focuses on something more enduring
Four Great Reads, One Beloved Bookshop
Thrilling book recommendations from the Used Bookery on Market Street
Magical Escapism
Old Books on Front Street shares winter reads that whisk you from North Carolina’s cozy corners to kingdoms of imagination
Events Jan-Feb 2026
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.
The Reveal: January – February 2026
Our five highlights from this season’s calendar of events
Leave a Note for the New Year
“I want to remember to journal. I want to remember to be still in between the chaos of living.” -Sidney Nykanen
Giants Among Trees
The recycled magic of Thomas Dambo
