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New mystery thriller set in Carolina Beach makes for a pleasant beach reach
Beach house renovations can cause all sorts of headaches. You never know what you'll find behind the walls: mold, or maybe a dead body. That's the set-up for "A Caper on Carolina Beach: A Beach House Mystery" by Seth Sjostrom, a 1993 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington who revisited the area for his 2021 novel "Back to Carolina."
The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow Celebrates 15 Years of Saving Homeless Dogs and Cats in the Community
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow celebrates its 15th anniversary, dedicated to rescuing homeless animals. Attendees are encouraged to wear Luau attire for this Night of Hope. Since inception, it has raised over $70,000 for homeless animals. Guests will enjoy Polynesian Hula,...
36th annual Greek Festival kicks off in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The thirty-sixth 36th annual Greek Festival kicked off in Wilmington Friday morning. Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on South College Rd. is once again hosting the three-day event. You can park and walk around the festival grounds, or stay in your car to pick up...
Developers Mark Opening Of $78M Apartment Project At Riverlights
The latest batch of apartments at Riverlights has officially opened its doors, according to a news release from the developers. Sterling Group, an Indiana-based real estate company specializing in apartments and self-storage facilities, created the Argento at Riverlights in the 1,400-acre master-planned community on River Road in Wilmington. A $78...
Judge sentences man charged in 2023 shooting in downtown Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tristian Allen entered an Alford guilty plea on Wednesday in connection to a shooting on Oct. 15, 2023. Allen was arrested at 18 years old in connection to a shooting in downtown Wilmington. He was later arrested at an apartment near Randall Parkway. Since he entered...
Southern Sandi’s Top 5 Seafood Restaurants
Explore Southern Sandi’s top 5 seafood restaurants in Wilmington, NC. It’s no secret that Wilmington is a sea-foodie town. The city is home to many delicious restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines utilizing our water’s freshest bounty of seafood. Here are my Top 5 Seafood Restaurants — in no particular order, just five of my favorites!
Wawa talks company culture, plans to bring at least 10 stores to the Wilmington area
The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain has an expansive vision for North Carolina, according to officials with the company. On Tuesday, Wawa hosted the first of a three-stop Community Partnership Tour in Wilmington to share more details about its plans to open 90 stores across the state, the first of which is set for Kill Devil Hills. ...
This Brunswick County guitar and gift store has customers dancing in the aisles
Address: 8600 East Oak Island Drive, Suite 5, Oak Isalnd. Type of merchandise: Supro, Laney Tube Amps and NU-X Amps. Guitar lines include Yamaha, Vintage Icon (UK), Takamine, Washburn, Tagima, Oscar Schmidt along with several used guitars and accessories. Also available are Yamaha & NU-X drums and E-Pads in Electric Drums. Many band instruments are available including violins, trumpets, flutes, and alto and soprano saxophones. Metal wall art, teak root console tables, Sea Dog T-Shirts, stained glass, jewelry, candles, painted gourds, pottery and home décor.
Judge sentences man charged in 2023 shooting in downtown Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Tristian Allen entered an Alford guilty plea on Wednesday in connection to a shooting on Oct. 15, 2023. Allen was arrested at 18 years old in connection to a shooting in downtown Wilmington. He was later arrested at an apartment near Randall Parkway. Since he...
NCDOT answers questions about truck on raised Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - NCDOT is answering questions about a truck spotted on Tuesday with the span raised on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. A spokesperson said the truck is supposed to be there to help with calculations with the counterweights needed in balancing the bridge. Engineers said the contractor...
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