Lifestyles + Connections News in Wilmington, NC

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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....

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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....

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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....

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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. ...

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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...

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Living like a local: Arboretum's appeal

Oct 10, 2024 • 3 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright's garden gem recommendation focuses on the New Hanover County Arboretum....

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Living like a local: Finding good stories

Aug 29, 2024 • 4 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright on flipping through life's chapters....

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Avelo launches new flights to Florida, Northeast at ILM

Jul 25, 2024 • 2 min. read

Avelo Airlines will launch two new nonstop flights at Wilmington International Airport – one to Fort Myers, Florida, and another to Hartford, Connecticut....

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On BHI: Croquet, anyone?

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min. read

The Bald Head Island Croquet Club has produced its fair share of hard-hitting croquet crusaders, with past club members inducted into the Croquet Hall of Fame in 2003. These days, it includes a thriving croquet community of 80 members and counting. ...