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1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (223+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " A well-known downtown dining spot has officially closed, with plans already underway to bring a new restaurant concept to the same waterfront location. Tequila's Comida & Cantina Waterfront closed its doors on May 4 following what owners described as…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (78+ words) These villas in Wilmington offer a unique 'hotel on water' experience with luxury houseboat rentals on the Cape Fear River. Wilmington's floating hotel offers unique stay along the Cape Fear River Visitors looking to spend some time in Wilmington can…...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (258+ words) A showpiece Mexican restaurant in downtown Wilmington is closed. A press release from Zephyr Development Company said that Tequila's Comida & Cantina Waterfront is shuttered as of May 4 at 14 Harnett St. Owners Miguel and Ramo'n Villasen'or opened the location in 2024, with…...

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (654+ words) Delaware did it first. Three weeks before the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, the First State formally cut ties with Great Britain. On June 15, 1776, Delaware is widely credited as the first colony to declare separation, and that moment…...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago  (47+ words) The Historic Wilmington Foundation has helped saved hundreds of buildings downtown in 60 years. Under a new director, its goals are evolving. As Historic Wilmington Foundation turns 60, group enters new era It reads like a tour-worthy list of some of downtown…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (619+ words) Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at four of 11 locations visited: " Facility does not have a valid food license issued by the Delaware…...

15+ hour, 47+ min ago  (397+ words) A timeline of notable events in the history of the historic Wilmington Foundation (HWF), which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. 1966: Organization founded by Thomas H. Wright Jr. , Kelly W. Jewell Jr. , R. V. Asbury Jr. and Wallace Murchison. With a goal of preserving historic structures…...

16+ hour, 31+ min ago  (70+ words) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made a sweeping change to marijuana policy on April 23, when he signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dange. .. Trump's DOJ reclassified medical marijuana. What does it mean for Delaware? Acting Attorney…...

16+ hour, 9+ min ago  (92+ words) After a full week of bond bill hearings, Delaware lawmakers are shifting their attention to the remaining half of the 2026 legislative session. Legislators still face a packed age. .. Education funding, energy drink bills await Delaware lawmakers' return After a full…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (608+ words) Two local high school students turned a class project into a lasting impact among seniors with cognitive decline. Through their volunteer work, they raised money to create memory care bags, develop meaningful connections'and spread awareness. Abby Howie and Ella Dong…...