Wilmington: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Today in History: November 10, white supremacists stage coup in Wilmington, North Carolina • Nov. 10, 2026, 4:02 AM ET (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Wilmington salutes veterans with a big parade • Nov. 7, 2026, 2:03 PM ET (Wilmington Star-News)

A look at voting across the Wilmington area on Election Day 2026 • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Wilmington Star-News)

Massive Wilmington music festival will bring five dozen bands downtown • Nov. 1, 2026, 5:02 AM ET (Wilmington Star-News)

Shaka Taco to open new location in Wilmington, NC • Oct. 24, 2026, 5:02 AM ET (Wilmington Star-News)

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