FOOD & DRINK
‘They deserve a chance’: New Columbia coffee shop breaks stigma, employs disabled workers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - One family is trying to break the stigma surrounding people with special needs and their ability to work. It all started in 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina, when Ben and Amy Wright were looking for a work opportunity for their children with special needs. The coffee...
From the archives: In 1990, a busy Wilmington intersection gets a shopping center
The intersection of Oleander Drive and College Road is one of the busiest in Wilmington. In 1990, developers' plans for a shopping center in the area hoped to capitalize on the traffic. According to a story in the May 5, 1990, Wilmington Morning Star, a retail center would fill the...
The Husk, YoSake Sell In Downtown Wilmington
After 18 years, the owners of downtown Wilmington's The Husk and YoSake sold the restaurants on April 30 to local business group C&C BizVentures. The three-story venue initially opened in the historic Roudabush building at 33 S. Front St. in 2006 as Roudabush Café, YoSake, and The Balcony on Dock. Roudabush became The Husk in 2011 and the third floor became Dram + Morsel in 2016.
More beer and ice cream: 20 recent restaurant openings and closings in the Wilmington area
Recent weeks have brought the Wilmington area more beer, more grilled cheese and more ice cream. Clear signs that better weather is here, right? Unfortunately, some local favorites have also closed. Here’s a look at the latest restaurant openings and closings. Restaurant and bar openings. Four Corners Wrightsville Beach:...
Pet of the Week: Unnamed hound puppy from the NHC Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An unnamed, approximately 3-month-old beagle and boxer mix is available for adoption from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter. Very food motivated, he loves playing with toys, curling up in a blanket and interacting with people. According to the shelter, he is currently...
10th Annual Derby 4 Dogs charity fundraiser supports paws4people
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The 10th Annual Derby 4 Dogs fundraiser was held at CFCC’s Union Station. It’s a charity event that supports the paws4people Foundation. WECT’s Gabe Ross was the Emcee of the night. Saturday’s gathering was centered around a Kentucky Derby-themed event. People came dressed to...
‘Here There: (Re)collecting Labor on the American Railway’ exhibition to be shown at UNCW
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNCW Cultural Arts Building’s summer exhibition is set to open on Tuesday, May 28, titled “Here There: (Re)collecting Labor on the American Railway.”. Per UNCW, the project is a collaboration between UNCW Professor Stefani Byrd, composer Caroline Louise Miller and contemporary music ensemble...
Ogden Park to temporarily close playground to add more toddler elements
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – New additions to the Odgen Park playground will close the playground for one week starting Monday, May 6. Workers will add toddler elements to make the park more inclusive for younger children and should reopen on Saturday, May 11. “We apologize for any inconvenience. While...
Despite challenges, this Grace Street block is growing with new chefs, restaurant and bar
Joe Apkarian said that people still sometimes ask if one of his businesses, Tacobaby restaurant, is still open. They’re referring to an incident that took place March 7, where the brick facade collapsed above three businesses, including Rumcow and Kat 5 Kava, on the block between Second and Front streets.
New era blends seamlessly with the previous at this prestigious Wilmington restaurant
In 2000, Anne Steketee and Shawn Wellersdick opened Port Land Grille in Wilmington’s Lumina Station with a food-forward vision. The experienced restaurateurs created a fine dining destination near Wrightsville Beach that has served locals, tourists and stars and helped train chefs and servers who have continued to develop the local food scene.
Zócalo Street Food and Tequila to host block party for Cinco De Mayo
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With Cinco De Mayo this weekend, one restaurant in Wilmington plans to go all out to celebrate. Zócalo Street Food and Tequila at The Point will be hosting a Cinco De Mayo block party on Sunday. A whole street will be shut down next to the restaurant with plenty of activities for everyone.
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