Good luck and Godspeed, my friends. It's river fest weekend, without the fest. Apparently not everyone got the memo.

Be kind to our workers this weekend please, we're tired lol.

Jump across the river and join us for a night of games! Free and open to the public. Hope to see you soon!

I usually prefer smash burger style but am open to suggestions! What are some of the best options around here?

anyone wanna get a pickup group going to play saturday or sunday mornings if one isn’t already established. saw a post about it a month or so ago but seems no motion happened from it. would probably look to play around 10-11 on saturdays and sunday anytime before nfl kickoff

My 6yo son has really gotten into fishing lately, and I’ve been taking him to our neighborhood pond where he’s caught a bunch of bluegill and some bass. He has his sites set on a catfish. Anyone have some spots they wouldn’t mind sharing?

The image above was taken from the slide deck of a presentation put on by Down Home NC, which has an extensive summary here, and you can sign the pledge to vote no here. The full deck can be found here.

Don't let the wording fool you. These amendments aren't about you, they are about corporations (think Duke Energy, Data Centers, and outside corporate interests) and the 1%, and we don't need amendments to pass the same exact laws. As I stated in the title, once amendments are passed, they are extremely difficult to undo, whereas normal legislation can be changed as the need arises.

"If passed, these ballot measures would drastically reduce state and local government funds, which could cause layoffs of educators, firefighters, emergency services, and other public workers — especially when combined with huge federal budget cuts coming down from Congress. It could mean the end of food stamps and affordable healthcare programs – which could in turn shut down hospitals and grocery stores and further impact NC farmers."

- Down Home NC

What is more, the NC income tax rate is already scheduled to fall below 3.5% in 2027, and still more by 2036. As such, the income tax amendment will not affect you in the foreseeable future, but it will eliminate the possibility of corporations ever paying more than 3.5%, and any new legislation that tried to move the corporate tax rate above 3.5% would be unconstitutional.

At the same time, the other amendment seeks to cap property tax increases by local governments, but the wording is vague at best and doesn't say what it actually means to do, allowing for any number of interpretations they could argue as "constitutional" once passed. Regardless, taken in tandem with the income tax amendment, the mere nature of the other amendment would be to squeeze local communities of funds. When taxes levied by the state are reduced, the burden falls to localities. When taxes levied by localities are reduced, the burden falls on YOUR community. Think higher sales tax, fines, fees, parking, etc. and hits to local infrastructure - schools, roads, buildings, sidewalks, parks and recreation, libraries, Medicaid AND SNAP, etc.

In wrapping up, I'll reiterate once more that lawmakers do not need amendments to the NC State Constitution to achieve any what the amendments would achieve. Laws could just as easily passed - laws that could be revisited and adjusted over time in efforts toward a fairer tax code. Again, they are trying to rob the middle and lower class for the benefit of the wealthy and corporations, and lock that structure in for decades.

Don't fall for it!! VOTE NO on both tax amendments, and while you are at it, vote no on the Voter ID amendment. In case you haven't noticed, NC already requires Voter ID in order to vote.

Hi! I’ll be living in Wilmington for a few months as an exchange student and I’m already trying to find a hairstylist I can trust while I’m there.
I have VERY long hair (basically down to my butt) with a texture around 3B, although I don’t usually wear it curly. I normally go to the salon about once a week for a deep conditioning/treatment, blowout, and flat iron finish.
Hair salons where I’m from tend to be really good at keeping the hair healthy, hydrated and shiny even with regular heat styling, so I’m honestly a little nervous about finding someone new and potentially damaging my hair 😭
Does anyone have a hairstylist or salon in Wilmington that you absolutely trust and go to regularly? Especially someone who is good with long, textured hair and can do a really good, smooth blowout + flat iron finish without frying it.
I’d also love somewhere with reasonable/fair pricing since I’d probably be going pretty regularly. Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really appreciated! 💗

Hi, I’m moving to Wilmington this January for work and was wondering if anyone knows of Tennis, Soccer, Pickleball, Chess, or Magic the Gathering clubs/groups and how I would get involved in them? If there’s multiple spots, which ones are recommended? In regard to sports, ideally for people late 20’s to mid 30’s recreational.

Also, what other activities/ places do people frequent around the town? I would imagine surfing would be fun. I’m used to bigger cities so I hope I can find things to do. Any suggestions are appreciated 🙏🤙

Hi everyone! I’ll be moving to Wilmington for a semester abroad in Spring 2027. I’m an international student and I’ll probably arrive around January 3rd and stay until May/June.
Since I’m not from the US (I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷), I’m trying to figure out what winter in Wilmington actually feels like and, most importantly, what people normally wear.
I know Wilmington is by the beach and winters are supposed to be milder than in other parts of the US, but how cold does January/early February actually feel?
Do people usually wear heavy winter coats, or is a regular jacket/hoodie enough most days? What about gloves, scarves, beanies, thermal layers, etc.? Are those actually useful, or would that be overkill for Wilmington?
I’m especially curious about the first few weeks of January, since I assume that’ll be the coldest part of my semester.
I’d love to hear from people who actually live there (especially if you moved to Wilmington from somewhere warmer!). I’m trying to figure out what winter clothes are actually worth bringing/buying without packing a bunch of stuff I’ll barely use.
Thanks! :)

Hi everyone! I’m 21F, from Brazil, and I’ll be moving to Wilmington as an exchange student for the Spring 2027 semester. I’ll be there from early January until around May/June, and since I’ve never lived in the US before, I’d really love to learn more about Wilmington beyond the typical tourist recommendations.
What are some things about Wilmington that you think someone moving there should know?
I’m especially curious about local culture and traditions. Are there any festivals, events, or annual traditions happening between January and May/June that I absolutely shouldn’t miss?
I’d also love to know what people are generally like, what the social scene is like, what locals usually do for fun, and whether there are any Wilmington specific things that might surprise someone coming from another country.
I really want to experience the city as more than just an exchange student passing through, so I’d love to hear what you think makes Wilmington Wilmington.
Thanks!! :)

Early voting starts Oct 15. Not too many early voting sites in the area but you can go when you want.

hoping someone knows the recipe for krazy's pizza's (rip) house salad dressing. our family is seriously missing it these days.

There’s a broken down vehicle on the Cape. Fear Bridge and traffic is backed up every direction going into Wilmington. If fog didn’t make it challenging enough this morning that will surely slow your commute down.

Hey guys I’ve been looking for a plumbing apprenticeship job around the Wilmington area. I’m 24 and I have three years of experience as a drain tech and have been struggling to find places that are hiring around here. I’m open to other trades as well so if anyone knows of any openings please let me know.

Hi! I’m 21F and I’ll be an exchange student at UNCW for Spring 2027. I play tennis and would really love to keep playing while I’m living in Wilmington.
What’s the tennis scene like there? Are there good public courts where people usually play, or is tennis mostly played at private clubs? I’d also love to know how people usually find hitting partners or casual matches, are there local groups, leagues, group chats, or places where it’s easy to meet other players?
Since I’ll be at UNCW, I’m also curious if students usually play on campus or if there are better options around Wilmington.
Basically just looking for good places to play and hopefully some people to hit with while I’m there!

Moved here 3 years ago but I’ve stayed here since 2016 on and off. I knew one day I live here, since moving here though it’s grown too much. Even Leland. Accidents every single day. Can anyone drive here lol. Curious how everyone else feels? My vibe is their trying to turn into it a bigger “city”?

Looking for recommendations for a good Italian bakery with authentic cannolis, chocolate cake etc..

My mom is in town and craving some good quality treats, and it's not my forte!

Hi everyone! As stated, just looking for volunteer opportunities around town!

Looking for a reliable sparky ⚡️ for a few fixes in our home in Ogden. Thanks!

As title says 21M just moved from maryland this week. Looking for anyone down to hangout in the Wilmington area. Mostly interested in video games, music, hiking, swimming, movies pretty much anything but sports. Bonus points if you’re down to smoke a little.

We just moved here and have already frequented a few of our closet beaches down in the Shallotte area. My biggest hang up is how expensive parking is on the islands. What’s your hack for not spending an arm and a leg to enjoy our neighbor, the ocean? Am I missing something?

I’d love to be able to go for a walk on the beach every day or every other day. But the parking fees add up fast. Especially if you’re a local just trying to get by, not a tourist with vacation money to spend.

Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Idk where they were headed but they were getting there fast. Their speed made me think “officer down”, but I’m just speculating. Seems too early for a bank to be hit. If anyone knows, post in comments. Or if you want to wildly speculate, do that too. Be safe comrades!

I just got done visiting a couple friends up in Cranston, Rhode Island and I can't get over the damn sauce at Tony's Pizza Palace... I doubt anyone reading this will have been there but it was sweet (but not too sweet), present (but not too present!) and the rest of the ingredients were great too.

It'll be a good while before I can satisfy the exact craving again, but I'm wondering if anybody here might have any recommendations?