It's been a rough few years for fall festivals — not to mention gatherings in general — in the Wilmington area.  Between hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability of area organizations to actually hold festivals has been inconsistent at best since 2015 or so. A number of festivals have folded, others have moved from fall to spring and some are scheduled to happen this year for for the first time since 2019.  Let's hope that 2022 is the year things regain a sense of norma... read more

By Michael Praats WECT Published: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT Following a ruling from a three-judge panel from the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling the City of Wilmington’s short-term rental ordinances violated state law, City Council will vote on returning more than $500,000 to those who paid the fees. According to the documents from the City of Wilmington, they’d also pay interest. “Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 160D-106, registration fees collected sin... read more

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Voting for the 2022 election is underway. Constituents will choose candidates this midterm season to fill one U.S. Senate seat, 14 House seats, several state offices, including the general assembly, supreme court and court of appeals, local judges and prosecutors, as well as county offices, including sheriff and commissioners, and local school boards. Before heading to the polls, sample ballots can be accessed here to help individuals research candidates ahead of cas... read more

Article from Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Blog.Whether you're tired of battling sub-zero winter temperatures, heavy snowfalls and slippery streets, or if you've always dreamed of living near the sea, the southeastern coastal region of North Carolina just may be the area for you. Wilmington, Holden Beach, Carolina Beach, Oak Island, Southport and the surrounding areas are small, friendly communities that offer great options for families of all ages, retirees, vacation home owners and investors. Homes in our... read more

Julia Castellano’s path to becoming a full-time baker was born from her desire to teach. She traveled to France to instruct on English as a secondary language, but during her downtime she would consistently bake bread, cookies, pastries and the like. “I found myself being obsessed with baking and always turning to it as an outlet when I was missing home or feeling lonely,” Castellano said. “My northern Italian background and love for bread began at a young age.” A coping mechanism... read more