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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —The Wilmington Greek Festival made a return to in-person fun, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the last day of the 3-day long Wilmington Greek Festival on Sunday. The festival was hosted by Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Attendees were able...

On Saturday, the Marlins sent right-hander Josh Roberson to the Rays. He represents the player to be named later that they agreed to trade in exchange for Louis Head. The timing is not a coincidence—exactly six months have passed since the Head acquisition (November 14, 2021), which is the maximum time period that MLB teams are given to determine PTBNLs.

Fast food, it's a blessing and a curse if you ask me. It's a blessing because it's food. Usually, it's pretty good food too. It's a curse because sometimes it's not fast enough. And when our expectations are not met by the employees of our favorite fast food establishments, that's usually when Karma makes an appearance.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A person is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car around 11 o’clock Friday night. The Wilmington Police Department Traffic Unit responded to the scene at Independence Boulevard and Park Avenue. 49-year-old Jonathan Keith was cited for driving while license revoked and...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Update: A man was arrested following an accident that involved a pedestrian. According to the spokesperson for the Wilmington Police Department at about 11:10 Friday night, 49-year-old Jonathan Keith hit a 59-year-old man at Independence Blvd. and Park Avenue. The victim was taken to Novant...

Russell Anderson, simply known as the singing illusionist (with a strong musical, theatrical, magical cabaret flair with an easily relatable character), is magically being reformed as the ‘Magical Showman,’ performing a variety of songs with magic. The StarNews recently interviewed the artist in advance of his Performing Art Series at the Leland Cultural Arts...

EDITOR'S NOTE: It is college graduation season and in the coming days we’ll feature commencement addresses from some universities and colleges across North Carolina. Here are remarks presented by Peter Hans, President of the University of North Carolina System, at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington commencement Saturday, May 14, 2022.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Good to see you! We are in for a treat this evening! Earth’s shadow will eclipse the full moon for more than five hours this Sunday night; the event will begin very subtly at 9:32 p.m.; you’ll likely notice a more significant gray or red tint to the moon in the 10 o’clock hour. Eclipse totality will be achieved in the 11 o’clock hour and stay until nearly 1 a.m. - peaking at 12:11. The event will end completely at 2:50 a.m. Monday.

The clock could be moving for the last time. For more than a century, the iconic Kingoff's Jewelers clock has stood watch in front of the jewelry store as it's moved from the heart of downtown Wilmington to The Forum and Hanover Center. ...

The city claims the concert series was canceled due to the burden that the events could cause on the businesses on the 200-block of Chestnut Street, mainly, the Cape Fear Club. “Staff has determined that hosting a concert series in the location requested, and in adjacent surrounding areas will create...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) —Many people attended an art exhibition and sale featuring dozens of local artists, hosted by the Art League of Leland. The annual event was held Saturday and Sunday at Brunswick Forest Fitness Center. The art show was free and open to the public. It is the Art League of Leland’s biggest fundraiser of the year. More than 60 artists showcased their works, which included paintings, photography, and ceramics. Select pieces were awarded Best in Show, first place, second place, third place, and honorable mentions.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW celebrated the accomplishments of its students on Saturday, as they turned their tassels at the university’s commencement ceremony for 2022 graduates. UNCW held four ceremonies during its one-hundred-and-second commencement exercises on May 13 and 14, with more than 2,750 students graduating. One of...

(Editor’s note: This Question and Answer is for the Sampson County Board of Education, which sees five people vying for four seats o

Immediately reacting to onrushing upheavals and without fanfare, the Wilmington StarNews appointed itself as the area’s World War II “voice of conscience.” Deadly times. Someone had to lead. The newspaper fit the bill. ...

We're officially all-in for the playoffs, as the NCHSAA girls soccer tournament starts Monday. And last week's playoff openers around other sports certainly had their share of dramatics. From big offensive rallies to shutdown defense, Southeastern North Carolina has its fair share of teams still alive in the baseball and soccer tournaments.

Clean energy supporters have a chance to speak out against fossil fuels Saturday during this year’s Hands Across the Sand. Hands Across the Sand is part of a national movement founded in 2009 by Floridian Dave Rauschkolb. Every year on the third Saturday of May, those who want to draw what organizers call “metaphorical and actual lines in the sand” line up to join hands in silence for 15 minutes.

The UNC Wilmington softball team defeated Elon in the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association Softball Tournament championship game on Saturday, May 14. UNCW's win earned the Seahawks a berth to the NCAA Tournament. UNCW beat Elon 10-2 in six innings on Saturday. UNCW pinch runner Lauren Cope scored the game-winning run...

Up against the number No. 3 seeded University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks, who came into the game without a loss in the double-elimination tournament, the Elon University softball team needed a win to push itself into a winner-take-all championship game in the Colonial Athletic Association Softball Tournament. A strong start from the Phoenix was negated by the Seahawks late in the game, and the Seahawks won via mercy rule, 10-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning.