Canary Yellow’s vibrant debut: Wilmington’s first color-themed boutique hotel, retail and coffee shop offers immersive local hospitality, custom-crafted lattes and curated vintage finds under one roof — find out why.
New pizza hotspot in Wilmington: Cousins Coal Fired Pizza opened July 7 at 914 S. Kerr Ave, serving New Haven–style specialty pies like the Dottie, plus salads and Sicilian cannoli — find out.
Bijou theater’s mosaic floor restoration: On June 18, Wilmington Downtown, Inc. announced the original 1912 tile mosaic floor from the city’s first movie theater is being restored and will be reinstalled in Bijou Park later this year — find out how it’s coming back.
Free finds at Treasure Island: New Hanover County’s new reuse hub opens July 12 at its Recycling and Solid Waste headquarters, letting residents pick up to 15 free items—from electronics to furniture—every second Saturday — find out how to claim yours.
Historic lots get modern homes: Robuck Homes will break ground this summer on single-family houses and townhomes on long-vacant McRae Street lots, steps from the Brooklyn Arts District and the Riverwalk — find out what to expect.
Wilmington’s first 3T MRI: Delaney Radiology has launched a wide-bore 3T suite—the region’s first—offering higher-resolution prostate, rectal cancer, orthopedic and neurological scans at no extra cost to patients — learn what it means for local care.
Five to join Hall of Fame: The Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame will mark its 20th anniversary with a May 15–17, 2026 induction weekend honoring surf pioneer Bill Curry, coach Fred Lynch, pitcher Ron Musselman, youth leader Ed Wilson and WNBA standout Tamera Young — find out who makes the cut.
Cape Fear election timeline: Candidate filing is underway from July 7 to July 18, voter registration closes Oct. 10, early voting runs Oct. 16–Nov. 1 ahead of the Nov. 4 municipal election — find out what you need to know.
Landmark bid for ironworks: The owner of the Museum of the Bizarre has applied to add Wilmington’s 1869 Iron Works Machine Shop to the Historic Preservation Commission’s study list, aiming to lock in preservation and a 50% property tax deferral. Hearing is this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. — find out what’s next.
Wetlands under development siege: Rapid growth in northern New Hanover County—from the proposed 4,000-acre Sledge Forest project to Sidbury Road subdivisions—could wipe out vital wetlands that act as nature’s sponges and water filters, reigniting debates over federal WOTUS protections — find out what’s at stake.
Other Wilmington headlines this week
- Greenfield Lake Amphitheater unveils Gator Garden hangout
- Leland brewery debuts beer-fueled art gallery
- Wilmington ranks sixth nationwide in RentCafe report
- Harrelson Center installs generator for disaster responders
- Airline extends Wilmington flights into 2026
- Late Wilmington clay trio transformed the arts
- Wilmington ranks seventh in NC’s best cities
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk lights up summer nights
