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Wawa announces 10 locations planned to be opened in Wilmington area
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - During a press event on Tuesday, Wawa announced that there are 10 sites under contract to be Wawa locations in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. The company says it plans on breaking ground on at least three by the end of the year and open...
Convenience store chain Wawa bringing ten locations to the Cape Fear
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The convenience store chain Wawa is soon to reach North Carolina. On Tuesday, the company hosted a tour in three North Carolina cities, starting in Wilmington to talk about their expansion plans. Wawa is a privately held, family and associate-owned chain with more than 1,000...
Local rapper raising awareness about fentanyl overdose deaths
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Promoter Scott Maitland and rapper “22 Jax” are taking action through music and community organizations to raise awareness about fentanyl overdose deaths. This Saturday, May 19, they are organizing a music video shoot and fundraiser at Legion Stadium from noon to 4 p.m. There...
Release date for Wilmington-shot movie ‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat’ announced
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington-shot movie “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is set to release this year, according to an announcement from Searchlight Pictures. Per the announcement, the film will be available to stream on Hulu beginning Friday, Aug. 23. The film, which filmed in the Wilmington...
Bow Wow Luau and The Cat’s Meow to benefit local animals
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The Bow Wow Luau and The Cat’s Meow event is set for Saturday, May 18, starting at 7 p.m. at Thalian Hall. “It is a Night of Hope for Homeless and Abused Dogs and Cats in our Community! Experience an evening of Authentic Cultural Polynesian Hula and Luau enjoyment performed by Hula Carolina. Begin your Island experience with an elegant Polynesian hula dancer greeting you with a flowered lei while the gentle sounds of the ukulele and Tahitian drums play. Enjoy Island-style hors d’oeuvres as you bid on many wonderful auction items,” the Thalian Hall website states.
NC Submarine Museum proposed for Wilmington could bolster workforce
The North Carolina Submarine Foundation is looking to Wilmington as the preferred site for a submarine museum. According to Christopher Perrien, executive director of the North Carolina Submarine Foundation, the museum would honor three nuclear-powered U.S. Navy submarines that represent North Carolina: the USS Asheville SSN 758, the USS Charlotte SSN 766, and the USS North Carolina SSN 777, which was commissioned in Wilmington in 2008.
Pet Pals: Adult Hound mix looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This week’s pet pal is an adult Hound mix. Shelter staff says he’s vocal and silly, just like any other hound, and has a real sweet side. One staff member even nicknamed him “Romeo,” because he’s such a flirt. If...
Dancing on the Sand
Mike Worley, emcee of the Carolina Beach Music Festival, walks through a sunscreen-scented sea of 4,000 people at Carolina Beach. He heads toward the boardwalk stage, stopping along the way to speak with folks huddled under beach umbrellas, and taking in the unofficial soundtrack of the festival: cold cans cracking open, waves crashing in the distance, and revelers sharing stories about last night’s crowd at the SeaWitch Tiki Bar and plans to attend the shag contest at the Lazy Pirate.
What restaurants are coming to the Cargo District’s new food hall? Here’s a look.
Cargo District developer Leslie Smith has been putting the pieces in place for what will be a block of food and fun at 15th and Queen streets in downtown Wilmington. The Alcove Beer Garden and Beat Street restaurant are already established there. Azalea Station, with a bar, event space and offices, recently opened on the opposite corner. And construction has been progressing for Cargo West, a shipping container food hall.
New restaurant concept coming to former Second Glass location in Wilmington
Only a month after The Second Glass restaurant closed in Wilmington South Front District, a new owner and concept have been announced for the space. Mark Zecher, who has been in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years, is planning to open South Front Tavern at 1540 S. Second St. in August. The restaurant will serve American regional fare, craft beer and cocktails, and an all-American wine list in an industrial-chic setting, according to a press release.
Movie that shot in Wilmington in 2022 to premiere later this summer
"The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat," a movie that shot in the Wilmington area in 2022, has an air date. According to a post on the social media platform X by the film's producer, Searchlight Pictures. Prominently featured in the poster for the film is Wilmington's Rx Chicken & Oysters at...
8 must-try foods and drinks at the Wilmington Greek Festival
Organizers for the Wilmington Greek Festival, which takes place May 17-19, will tell you the event is about sharing culture with the community. You can tour the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 608 College Road and enjoy traditional dancing and music. But, it’s also about the food. “The...
Season three of Wilmington-shot ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ to release in 2025
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty, which has been filming in and around Wilmington for months, is set to come out in 2025, according to an Amazon MGM Studios announcement. Although an exact date has not been set, the third season is expected to...
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