Wilmington City Council Approves New Park Investment
Wilmington, NC — February 5, 2026 — The City Council has approved a $1 million investment to purchase 25 acres on Greenville Loop Road for a new park, set to open by 2031.
City Council Approves New Park Investment
Wilmington City Council has approved a $1 million investment to purchase 25 acres on Greenville Loop Road, adjacent to Bradley Creek Elementary School. The new park is scheduled to open by 2031, pending matching funds from New Hanover County at a meeting on February 16.
Free CPR Class Offered to Community
Local organizations are teaming up to offer a free CPR class at Earl Jackson Pool on February 15 at 2 p.m. The session will cover adult hand-only CPR, full adult CPR, child and infant CPR, and AED use. This initiative aims to equip community members with life-saving skills.
NC First in Freedom Festival Announced
The NC First in Freedom Festival is set to run from February 21 to February 28 in the Cape Fear region. The festival will feature historical events, battle commemorations at Moores Creek National Battlefield, and an appearance by author Diana Gabaldon on February 27. This event celebrates the region’s rich history and cultural heritage.
