Category: Press Releases

Wilmington Convention Center Donates 3,000+ Pounds of Food to Local Non-Profits in 2025

Jan. 16, 2026

Wilmington, N.C. – January 15, 2026: The Wilmington Convention Center has announced a continued commitment to food recovery and waste reduction, confirming it donated 3,119 pounds of food to local...

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Holiday Rom-Com “Merv” Spotlights Wilmington’s Island Beaches and Pet-Friendly Coastal Charm

Dec. 17, 2025

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2025) —The holiday rom-com “Merv,” now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video, is giving national audiences a look at two of Wilmington, N.C.’s island beaches, Carolina Beach and...

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More Than 1,800 Athletes Expected for 8th Annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Nov. 26, 2025

Wilmington, N.C., November 25, 2025: During the first weekend of December, Wilmington and our Island Beaches will welcome athletes and their families for the 8th Annual Wilmington Historic Half...

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Wilmington, NC and Island Beaches Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards Winner

Nov. 18, 2025

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 18, 2025) — The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau (Wilmington and Beaches CVB) announced today that Wilmington, NC and its three island beaches - Carolina...

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FORT FISHER STATE HISTORIC SITE RECOGNIZED BY NCTIA AS NORTH CAROLINA VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Nov. 12, 2025

Wilmington, N.C. – November 10, 2025 : The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Fort Fisher State Historic Site is the recipient of the N.C. Travel Industry...

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Wilmington and Beaches CVB Welcomes New Employees

Nov. 12, 2025

Wilmington, NC – November 7, 2025 : Kim Hufham, president/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority, is pleased to announce that the Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors...

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Two Major Sporting Events Taking Place Over Consecutive Weekends in November

Nov. 03, 2025

Wilmington, N.C. - October 30, 2025 : During back-to-back weekends in November, Wilmington and its island beaches will host athletes and their guests for two major sporting events. The 2025 USTA N.C...

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Wilmington Welcomes the Return of IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina Triathlon

Oct. 14, 2025

Wilmington, N.C. - October 14, 2025 : In 2024, IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina was voted #3 Best Swim Course and #3 Best Run Course in North America in the Athletes' Choice Awards. Its run course was also...

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Elite Clubs National League Returns to nCino Sports Park for Fall Event, Adds Second Weekend for All

Oct. 03, 2025

Wilmington, N.C. - October 3, 2025 : Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome Elite Clubs National League[ECNL] back to nCino Sports Park when the league returns for youth soccer competitions...

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Kure Beach to Welcome 750 Cyclists as 2025 Cycle NC “Mountains to Coast” 450-Mile Bike Tour Ends at

Sep. 30, 2025

Kure Beach, N.C.—September 30, 2025. : On Saturday, October 11, an estimated 750 amateur cyclists from more than 38 states and three countries (Canada, Scotland and England) will cross the finish line...

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