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The Cape Fear Blues Festival returns to Wilmington June 19–21, 2026. Three days of live blues at The Rusty Nail in its milestone 30th year.
3802 River Front Pl #204 in Wilmington 28412 sold at $254,000 ($179/sq ft) — entry-level condo pricing in a high-inventory south Wilmington submarket.
See 'Legends & Landmarks' by James C. Horton free at Bellamy Mansion Museum in Wilmington, NC through April 26, 2026. Over 40 works on display.
UNCW's free 'Assemblage' senior art exhibition runs through May 8 at the CAB Art Gallery, featuring 19 graduating artists in diverse media.
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Wilmington office vacancy falls to 17.3% but asking rents drop 310 BPS to $25.91/SF as landlord concessions deepen amid sluggish absorption.
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