Muni Named Best Golf Course in Community Choice Awards Published on November 12, 2026 The 2026 Shorepicks Community's Choice Awards named the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course as Best Golf Course. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebrations
Help Set a New Record for the Annual Holiday Food Drive Published on November 10, 2026 The City is spreading holiday cheer by giving back to families in need through its Annual Holiday Food Drive, benefiting Nourish NC. Tagged as: , Announcements
Battleship Half Marathon 2026 Traffic Impacts Published on November 09, 2026 The 28th annual Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K/5K brings 3,000+ athletes to Wilmington on Nov. 15. Tagged as: , Announcements
Compost Your Pumpkin to Give it New Life Published on November 04, 2026 NC Coastal Composting will be collecting pumpkins to be used as animal feed and compost Nov. 2 through Nov. 9., and Nov. 27 through Dec. 11. Tagged as: , Environment
Greater Downtown Plan Receives APA Engagement Award Published on October 28, 2026 The American Planning Association (APA) North Carolina Chapter recognized the City's Greater Downtown Plan during its annual Fall Conference. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebrations
WilmingtonBiz 100 Names City Manager Becky Hawke Published on October 16, 2026 City Manager Becky Hawke recognized on the WilmingtonBiz 100 as an influencer in the Cape Fear Region. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebrations
Employee Spotlight: Chief Chris Walker Published on October 13, 2026 For Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Chris Walker, fire prevention is more than an annual observance, it's a 24/7 responsibility. Tagged as: , Employee Spotlight
Mayor Pro-Tem Spears Receives 2026 White Lotus Emerging Leader Award Published on October 12, 2026 N.C Project LEAD recognizes Mayor Pro-Tem Spears at the annual White Lotus Leadership Awards. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebrations
Two City Honorees Make 40 Under 40 Published on October 12, 2026 Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's 40 Under 40 features two incredible honorees from the City of Wilmington. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebrations
Ironman Triathlon 2026 Traffic Impacts Published on October 12, 2026 Ironman 70.3 North Carolina Triathlon brings 3,500+ athletes to swim, bike, and run through Wilmington on Oct. 17. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
