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Veteran-owned Leland restaurant gives back on Veterans Day

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Before John White was serving barbecue in Leland, he was serving in the Army. Now, the co-owner of The Pit Backyard Barbeque is giving back to others who served. For Veterans Day, the restaurant offered free meals to service members and their families. Finding a new...

Leland, NC · 1d

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Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

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Wilson Center announces 2027 music, comedy performances

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three performances for 2027, including a concert featuring Texas singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. The lineup also includes the Bored Teachers comedy tour and comedian Henry Cho’s “It’s What I Do” tour....

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Mens Basketball loses second consecutive away game

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell to 1–2 on the season after a 91-73 loss to the 3-0 UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Wednesday. Head coach Rob Senderoff had high praise for the Seahawks after Kent’s win last week, acknowledging them as a tough opponent. “We have...

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This No-Frills Seafood Shack In North Carolina Serves Crab Cakes Worth Waiting In Line For

There are moments in life when the universe hands you exactly what you need, and one of those moments is the first time you bite into a crab cake at Provision Company in Southport, North Carolina. This cheerful, unpretentious seafood shack sitting right on the water has built a reputation...

Southport, NC · 1d

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Popular Wilmington festival rebrands and expands, plus your weekend

The first time I met Lucy Vasquez was back in the late 1990s. Vasquez had contacted me hoping I'd write about a new festival she was starting, something called Festival Latino. At that time, Latino people were first starting to move to the Wilmington area, but Vasquez, who hails from near Los Angeles, said she almost didn't recognize the Latinos she was meeting around Wilmington. They kept their heads down, she told me, were quiet and didn't often seek to interact with their community. She wanted to start Festival Latino to help introduce Wilmington to its new neighbors. Nearly three decades, and several locations, later, the festival has been a success. This year, it's undergoing a bit of an expansion and a rebrand, as the 26th annual Amigos International Festival will return to Ogden Park in Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The name may be different, but the free festival is still billed as a "cross-cultural weekend of food, music, dancing and family." "It’s an opportunity for people with different languages and cultural backgrounds to enjoy each other’s company," Vasquez wrote in a news release, with food from Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Honduras, Colombia, the Caribbean

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New vet hospital proposed for Brunswick County

A new animal facility is planning to set up shop in Brunswick County. Headwaters Engineering of the Cape Fear, PLLC, submitted a site plan for a new veterinary hospital near Southport and Oak Island . While the facility could bring more veterinary space, veterinary workers say the county needs more. Despite the population growth over the last two decades, Brunswick has less than 10 animal hospitals. Three of the facilities reside in the Southport area and none are open 24-hours. If emergency care is needed outside of operating hours, often 8 p.m. to 5 p.m., residents must travel to Wilmington. Some pet owners will even drive to Raleigh or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, River Road Animal Hospital Office Manager Morgan Dillard said. Dillard said the county could use more veterinary facilities, veterinarians and staff, especially a 24/7 emergency care facility. Though the hospital is expanding roughly triple the size due to the business outgrowing the existing building, Dillard expects the bigger facility will quickly reach capacity. "We are fully booked," Dillard said. One of the biggest challenges veterinary facilities face is staffing, said Dillard, noting finding and supporting enough adequate staff is a problem that stretches across the nation. Increases

Brunswick County, NC · 1d

‘Very dangerous area’: Driver calls for changes to Independence Boulevard median

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman who struck a median on Independence Boulevard while driving home at night says she’s concerned other drivers could hit it, too. Stephanie Daniels said she did not see the median as she approached Carolina Beach Road on Oct. 30, and the collision caused more than $3,000 in damage to her car.

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Wilmington Says It Will Not Waive an Estimated $122,000 Mitigation Fee for Six 100-Year-Old Live Oaks Slated to Come Down at the 550-Unit Hillcrest Redevelopment

Wilmington's city manager won't waive an estimated $122,000 mitigation fee for six 100-year-old live oaks at the 550-unit Hillcrest redevelopment.

Wilmington, NC · 5d

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Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region. The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.

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Mars to Invest $1.4 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Next Year

Mars Inc., the food giant that owns the M&M's, Cheez-It and Royal Canin brands, announced plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and operations footprint in 2027. The company said that as part of the $1.4 billion commitment, early next year, it will invest more than...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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10 North Carolina Italian Restaurants Where Your Money Goes Further

I love a fancy dinner as much as anyone. Still, my favorite Italian meals tend to come from family-run rooms with red sauce, garlic knots, and a takeout box for later. In one North Carolina pizzeria, a single slice gets compared to the size of a medium pie. I had to read that twice.

North Carolina · 1d

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Wilmington braces for a bitter freeze: Plants at risk

Wilmington-area residents should prepare for freezing temperatures this weekend, some of the coldest since last winter. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a cold weather briefing, with temperatures dropping into the 30s Friday evening and freeze and frost possible through the weekend. What is the forecast for each day?

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UNCW student removed from campus after suspected concealed camera found in dorm bathroom

In a message sent Wednesday afternoon, UNCW told students about a “troubling incident of student privacy in Pelican Hall.”. “On Tuesday, Nov. 10, students notified Housing and Residence Life staff about a suspicious device in a single-occupancy, fourth-floor bathroom,” according to a message from the Office of University Relations on behalf of UNCW Police, Housing and Residence Life, Title IX Office, and other offices and student support services.

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Brunswick's utility needs lead to property disputes and court fights

(This story has been updated to add new information.) As Brunswick County scrambles to expand water and sewer infrastructure for rapid growth , the county is increasingly finding itself in court over the cost of acquiring private property. Though county records report taking of property by eminent domain to support growth, tension has risen between public infrastructure needs and property owners' disputes over compensation. County meeting minutes show commissioners authorizing condemnation authority at least four times between 2024 and October 2026. The actions involve projects ranging from wastewater improvements to reclaimed-water infrastructure and a future drinking-water reservoir. Though the county is focused on utility needs, residents are challenging compensation offers and the scope of property rights being acquired. "Brunswick County has in the last fifteen years primarily used the condemnation process for the acquisition of utility easements," County Communications Director Meagan Kascsak said. "The county uses easements when there is not enough room in the NCDOT rights-of-way for additional utility lines or the expansion of pump stations." In July 2025, commissioners authorized the acquisition of easements on three parcels "up to and including condemnation" following a closed-session discussion about property acquisition. Those parcels later became the subject of court actions

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

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Coastal Horizons Chief Finds New Purpose

Margaret Weller-Stargell is a pro. Over the phone on a recent balmy October morning, she spoke with the poise of a seasoned executive and the warmth of a natural counselor – her words measured, deliberate and carrying an easy curiosity. These qualities are a few of the reasons why...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Pet of the Week: Meet Calypso from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Calyspo, a 2-year-old husky-shepherd mix, is looking for a home after raising a litter of nine puppies. The sweet, lively dog was pregnant when she first came into Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue’s care. She gave birth to two puppies at a shelter, another during transportation and the rest in her foster home.

Wilmington, NC · 8h

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New Restaurant Channels Greek Isles

A new, coastal-inspired Greek restaurant is the latest culinary endeavor from Giorgios Hospitality Group. Opa by Giorgios opened to the public in early November on the northern waterfront in downtown Wilmington. Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias has opened four other restaurants in the Wilmington area in recent years – Kipos Hellenic Cuisine,...

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Cold front to bring freezing temperatures, frost risk to Cape Fear this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Enjoy one more day of unseasonably warm weather across the region today, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. Breezy southwest winds will develop ahead of a dry cold front moving through late tonight into early Friday. Rain chances will remain very low, but a noticeable drop in temperatures is on the way. Friday will bring abundant sunshine, but highs will struggle to move past 60 degrees. Even colder conditions are expected this weekend, with highs only in the upper 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Areas of frost are possible, especially inland, with some locations potentially reaching freezing temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning. Over the next few days bring in the potted plants and start the process of protecting tender vegetation or you may lose it this weekend with potentially many areas inland of the coast ending their growing season. Dry and sunny conditions to continue into early next week, with temperatures remaining chilly.