KURE BEACH — On May 21, three otter pups were born at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher and staff is looking for input on naming them. The Asian small-clawed otters were born to parents Leia and Quincy during a full moon, King Tide and a storm. The species is native to Indonesia, southern China, southern India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines. “The team at the Aquarium researched and shared meaningful naming ideas based on the native habitat of Asian small-clawed otters and the unique circumstances o... read more

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - People are flocking to Kure Beach -- but not for the ocean views like you might expect. In fact, the attraction people are hoping to see is a couple of blocks off the oceanfront. “It’s amazing how many people are stopping by,” said David Hall, who helped plant the agave 20 years ago. “Wish I could charge a nickel for each one of them!” Whether you call it agave, century plant or “giant asparagus,” it’s drawing crowds to this corner of Kure Be... read more

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A downtown development project five years in the making raised concerns from the state financing board for its “unique” approach; however, Project Grace as structured will not move forward.  The financing agreement between the county and Wilmington developer Zimmer Development Company continued to raise concerns by the Local Government Commission during its Thursday meeting; the LGC was to give final authorization on the financing of Project Grace. It did not pass with su... read more

 Last month, local government entities revisited alternative funding options for the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge — a contentious topic that walks the fine line between necessity and unfavorable financing options. It remains a high priority for officials. The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization passed a resolution at its February board meeting to ask the North Carolina Department of Transportation to explore all options, including tolls and previous proposals, for rep... read more

Four more shows have been announced as the 2022 concert season begins shaping up in Wilmington. Michael Franti will continue his annual sojourn to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, while Rainbow Kitten Surprise will head to downtown’s Riverfront Park. Also, coming back to town: Keller Williams with his friends the Keels. And a five-piece rock outfit that’s garnered attention for over two decades for bending rock and experimental jams are making their Riverfront Park debut: Say hello to My Morning Jacket. He... read more