WILMA Magazine

11/24/2025

A decade after purchasing Sycamore Bend Estate, an 18-acre horse farm, Jean Strahan has transformed the historic property into an idyllic venue for weddings and gatherings.

11/24/2025

Dec. 18 DEADLINE: The Business Journal is accepting submissions from local artists – original paintings and drawings that reflect Wilmington-area landmarks, events, communities, native wildlife or landscapes for our annual Book on Business publication.

Calling all local artists!   The Greater Wilmington Business Journal is accepting submissions from local artists – original paintings and drawings that reflect Wilmington-area landmarks, events, communities, native wildlife or landscapes.   Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing t...

11/23/2025

Robin Manning owns Coastal Hillbilly in Wilmington, a storefront workshop where she hand-sews made-to-order and small-batch leather bags, wallets, belts, and accessories.

Robin Manning owns Coastal Hillbilly in Wilmington, a storefront workshop where she hand-sews made-to-order and small-batch leather bags, wallets, belts, and accessories

11/22/2025

Chef MICHELLE MATHEWS’ lifelong travels, appreciation of culture, and love of food are front and center in her latest endeavor as executive chef at La Duna Paradiso in the Trailborn Surf & Sound hotel on Wrightsville Beach.

11/21/2025

Letter from the Editor: As a coastal community, we're familiar with the ravages of hurricane season. Our neighbors to the west faced similar devastation last year, and in WILMA's winter issue, we spotlight the efforts of local photographer Allison Joyce, who has brought the reality of Hurricane Helene into focus.

Taking a look through the camera lens to document Hurricane Helene an year after.

11/20/2025

'Minnie Evans: Draw or Die,' a documentary on the life of local artist Minnie Evans, debuts Nov. 7. The premiere celebration starts at 7 p.m. at Thalian Hall’s main stage.

Minnie Evans, Draw or Die, a documentary on the life of local artist Minnie Evans, debuts November 7. The premiere celebration starts at 7 p.m. at Thalian Hall’s main stage.

11/19/2025

DANA CONNERS, director of the New Hanover County Public Library system, says the new space is a better fit for the downtown library because it was designed around the needs of children and their families.

New Hanover County’s new downtown library, which is part of the Project Grace redevelopment project, opened October 6.

11/17/2025

Leading the most-wanted list this winter is the elegantly simple brown suede bag.

Fall and winter bags are all about luxurious style and practical space.

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

Here's the latest on WILMA’s winter leadership programs.

The latest on WILMA’s winter leadership programs

11/15/2025

It’s rare to feel at home at the doctor’s office, but that’s what SARAH GORE hoped to achieve when she opened her own private practice, the Lotus Center of Health for Gynecology Care, this year in New Hanover Medical Park.

11/14/2025

“Bike Bus is an adult-led scheduled bike ride that follows a specific route to and from school,” says Kevina Casaletto, a parent organizer for a Bike Bus that’s rolling for International School at Gregory families.