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Guys & Dolls SR Brings Senior Talent to Historic USO Stage, June 5-7

Thalian Association debuts its senior theater series with Guys & Dolls SR, June 5-7 at Wilmington's historic USO building. Tickets from $16.05.

Tasha Kim

Apr 27 2026

Events

McKim & Creed Wilmington NC Skyline Center

McKim & Creed's $6M Lease Pushes Skyline Center to 78% Occupancy

McKim & Creed locks in 22,580 sq ft at Skyline Center for 11 years — pushing the city-owned tower to 78% occupancy and validating downtown demand.

Daniel Price

Apr 22 2026

Commercial Real Estate

Sunday Artisan Market Wilmington NC Front St

Sunday Artisan Market Returns to Front Street for Another Season

Downtown Wilmington's free Sunday Artisan Market returns every Sunday through late October 2026 on Front Street near the Riverwalk with local handcrafted art.

Daniel Price

Apr 21 2026

Events

Cape Fear Blues Festival Returns to Wilmington for Three Days, June 19–21

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.

Marcus Lane

Apr 16 2026

Events

419 S Front St, Wilmington: $770K Duplex at $301/Sq Ft Tests Historic District Pricing

419 S Front St in Wilmington's Historic District lists at $760K–$770K after selling for $655K in Aug 2024. 1903 duplex at ~$301/sq ft faces pricing questions.

Tasha Kim

Apr 13 2026

Residential Real Estate

NC Azalea Festival 2026: Five Days, 250,000 Visitors, One Big Spring Celebration

The 79th NC Azalea Festival drew 250,000 to Wilmington April 8-12, 2026, with a Street Fair, parade, fireworks, and concerts across downtown.

Marcus Lane

Apr 10 2026

Events

223 S 5th Ave, Wilmington 28401: Historic District Duplex Sold at $975K — Conversion Math

223 S 5th Ave, Wilmington 28401: 6-bed historic duplex sold for $975K at $275/sq ft. Investor analysis on a 122-year-old Historic District property with STR conversion potential.

Tasha Kim

Apr 07 2026

Residential Real Estate

714 S 5th Ave, Wilmington 28401: $649K Duplex Tests $334/Sq Ft in Historic Core

714 S 5th Ave, Wilmington 28401: 1900 duplex listed at $649K, $334/sq ft, tests downtown mid-market pricing above 28401's ~$280 median.

Tasha Kim

Apr 05 2026

Residential Real Estate

312 Church St, Wilmington 28401: $859K Duplex at $277/Sq Ft — STR Income Play

312 Church St, Wilmington 28401: $859K historic duplex at $277/sq ft with claimed $100K+ STR income. Pricing, risk, and income analysis.

Tasha Kim

Apr 04 2026

Residential Real Estate

Riverfront Farmers' Market Opens 23rd Season April 18 on Dock Street

Wilmington's Riverfront Farmers' Market opens its 23rd season April 18 on Dock Street with up to 50 local vendors every Saturday through November.

Jordan Reese

Apr 01 2026

Events

Wilson Center's Grammy-Caliber Bookings Signal Maturing Venue Strategy

Wilson Center's March lineup including Grammy winner Samara Joy, signals growing programming depth at Wilmington's $36.5M performing arts venue.

Maya Shelton

Mar 30 2026

Events

NCEDA's Statewide Conference - NC Economic Development Association (NCEDA)

NCEDA's Statewide Conference Lands in Wilmington, Signaling Cape Fear's Rising Profile

NCEDA's 2026 Annual Conference at Hotel Ballast positions Wilmington in front of up to 300 statewide site selectors and deal-makers June 17–19.

Tasha Kim

Mar 30 2026

Events

Azalea Festival Projects $20.8M in Visitor Spending Across Wilmington

Wilmington's Azalea Festival projects $20.8M in visitor spending over five days — what it means for hospitality, retail, and the Q2 tourism calendar.

Maya Shelton

Mar 29 2026

Events

Wilmington's Restaurant Pipeline Reveals a Split Market Heading Into Spring 2026

VOYCE Bistro's strong launch, On Thyme's expansion, and Sweet n Savory's bankruptcy closure reveal a Wilmington restaurant market rewarding proven operators and punishing thin margins.

Jordan Reese

Mar 27 2026

Business