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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:...
Local non-profit stresses the importance of keeping plastic out of the water after recent viral video
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — A moment captured on video of some teenage boaters dumping debris into the ocean in Florida has caused plenty of controversy recently. The video quickly went viral and it caught the attention of local environmental non-profit Plastic Ocean Project in Wilmington. Executive Director Bonnie...
Local native part of Wells-Fargo transition
Atlas Investment Management, a Wells Fargo advisors team with locations in Wilmington and Greensboro, will transition to Wells Fargo’s independent channel, known as the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network (or FiNet), after more than 15 years at its Wealth Brokerage Services group of brokers. Atlas Investment Management will join NEST Capital, an established FiNet practice and network of independent advisors, based in Troy, Ohio. Surry County native Zach Edwards, along...
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...
WHATS HAPPENING: May 3rd-5th
CAPE FEAR (WWAY) — With the first weekend of May upon us, lets take a look at What’s Happening in the Cape Fear. Beginning in Fort Fisher – the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will be holding its ‘Star Wars Day’ beach cleanup on Saturday, May 4th. Volunteers have been asked to wear Star Wars themed costumes during the clean up for a chance to win a prize. Volunteers are also asked to bring reusable gloves and tumblers, while avoiding bringing plastic. Its happening from 8-10am at the Fort Fisher Recreation Area.
Hoggard High School lockdown lifted after false shooting report
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Hoggard High School went on lockdown after a false shooting report Friday afternoon, May 3. Lockdown started at around 2:48 p.m. and ended at about 4:15 p.m., according to New Hanover County Schools. NHCS gave the following statement:. “Hoggard High School is currently on lockdown...
Holden Beach Board of Commissioners approve initial plans to develop fishing pier
HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Holden Beach fishing pier has been closed since 2022, but the town’s board of commissioners has approved plans for it to be rebuilt or repaired. The town purchased the pier for $3.3 million in 2022 before discovering the steep price of repairs. For...
‘Someone knows something’: Family of Oak Island woman found dead in Smith Creek offering $5,000 reward
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A family is now offering a $5,000 reward for any information about their daughter who went missing six months ago. Anna Walker left her home in Oak Island on October 28, 2023, and then her body was found floating in Smith Creek in Wilmington about a month later on November 25, 2023.
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