Lifestyles + Connections News in Wilmington, NC

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Libraries Branch Out

Apr 16, 2026 • 4 min. read

New Hanover County’s library system has changed significantly over the past few years, with the addition of two new branches....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Making Waves

Apr 13, 2026 • 3 min. read

The YMCA of Southeastern N.C. has plans to add an Olympic-sized swimming pool to its facility on Market Street....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

What Makes Wilmington Cool

Apr 8, 2026 • 4 min. read

Cool Wilmington owners James Christopher and his wife, Andrella, have made it their mission to bring people out to experience all that Wilmington has to offer....

Lifestyles + Connections | Entertainment

Room to Resonate

Mar 6, 2026 • 3 min. read

With a new, larger space on Market Street, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has plans to expand its reach by adding new programming....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Boogie Brigade

Aug 5, 2025 • 5 min. read

Older adults are becoming dance-floor regulars and building lifetime bonds through Beaches and Boots Line Dancing....

Lifestyles + Connections | Entertainment

Performance Venues

Jul 22, 2025 • 4 min. read

The region features entertainment venues large and small that house local productions as well as touring music acts and plays. Here are some of the places to check out performances....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

History Buffs

Jul 14, 2025 • 5 min. read

Projects to spotlight the area’s history are making room for more visitors....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Nancy McCurtin embraces artistry as a blind woman

Nov 14, 2024 • 3 min. read

Nancy McCurtin discovered her passion for creating art later in life, and she is determined that nothing – not even blindness – will dampen her zeal. ...

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Avelo starts Florida, Connecticut nonstop flights from ILM

Nov 7, 2024 • 1 min. read

Discount carrier Avelo Airlines has officially launched flights to two nonstop destinations from Wilmington International Airport.The destinations are Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Hartford’s Bradley International...