October, 2022
Effort to make drinking water safer appears to be a success
A new system that is filtering Wilmington and New Hanover County’s water supply appears to be working. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority recently installed a granular activated carbon filter system. According to recent tests 100% of the water treated by the new system show no signs of contamination. Read more
Wilmington Not Just a Great Place to Live, it’s also a Top 10 Place to Visit
Another national publication is giving props to Wilmington and the Cape Fear region. Conde Nast Traveler says that Wilmington is one of the top 10 small cities to visit in America. Wilmington was the only city in North Carolina to break into the top 10 list, Read more
Featured Town of the Month: Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach is located just east of Wilmington in New Hanover County. It sits on a narrow, four mile stretch of land with the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. Learn More
Landfall’s “Three Bridges” Estate Sells in September
One of the most unique homes in Wilmington’s Landfall community, an exclusive neighborhood on the east side of town, sold in September. It was one of 59 luxury properties to close throughout the Tri-County area in the month. Collectively the homes sold for $95.1 million. Read more.
15th Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival is Coming Up
One of our favorite annual events is right around the corner and trust us, it’s a whale of a good time.This year the Cape Fear Kite Festival will take place November 5- November 6. Read more
It wouldn’t be Autumn in Wilmington without a Visit to the Pumpkin Church
It’s that time of year again! The Pumpkin Patch has returned to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. This is the 32nd year for this event. Check out this photo gallery from year’s past
