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Wilmington restaurant to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington restaurant will be featured in an upcoming episode of America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company that highlights independently owned restaurants. Tequila Comida & Cantina, located at 5607 Carolina Beach Road, is scheduled to host the America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow...

Wilmington, NC · 8d
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5 Best Restaurants in Wilmington, North Carolina You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Wilmington, North Carolina — a city where the Cape Fear River glimmers beneath Spanish moss, where pastel houses lean into the Atlantic breeze, and where the laughter of surfers, students, and old-timers mingles on sun-warmed sidewalks. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: antebellum mansions, weathered bungalows, neon-lit diners, and the ever-present hush of the ocean. Wilmington is a crossroads — of Southern tradition and saltwater dreams, of families who’ve called it home for generations and newcomers drawn by the promise of possibility.

Wilmington, NC · 3d
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This Humble North Carolina Buffet Serves Soul Food So Good, It Landed On National TV

Some restaurants don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you something special is happening inside. Casey’s Buffet in Wilmington, North Carolina is exactly that kind of place. There’s a Pepsi vending machine parked right outside the front door. A red and white striped...

Wilmington, NC · 6d
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Fast-food burger, custard chain planning 2 spots in the Wilmington area

A new fast-food restaurant will soon be serving burgers, fries and custard in Hampstead . It will be one of two new locations in the Wilmington area as the national chain pushes into the Cape Fear region. If you’ve traveled along U.S. 17 through Hampstead, you’ve likely seen a sign advertising a future Del Taco on the southbound side of the highway. But Del Taco isn’t the only new fast-food joint coming to the location. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers also has plans to build a new restaurant there. It will eventually join a Del Taco and a Sheetz gas station on the site at 13755 U.S. 17. Here’s what to expect. More: New details revealed for proposed Hampstead Walmart What is Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers? Freddy’s, which serves a varied menu of sandwiches, bowls, desserts and sides, has over 400 locations across the U.S. That includes 17 in North Carolina, the nearest of which is in Jacksonville. Freddy's menu includes steakburgers, frozen custard, sandwiches and bowls, with sides such as cheese curds, onion rings and loaded tater tots. When will Freddy’s open? A spokesperson for the chain confirmed that Freddy’s was working through the permitting process and hopes

Wilmington, NC · 7d

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This Wilmington Patio Lineup Proves North Carolina Eats Outdoors Even When It Cools Down

I almost walked past it, a quiet patio tucked behind a plain building, until I caught the glow of a fire and the smell of something smoky drifting my way. That one detour turned a chilly evening into a meal I still think about. Here in North Carolina, cooler weather...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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North Carolina woman opens door after hearing noise late at night, finds 8-foot alligator on her doormat

"My dog started barking, so I went to the front door."

Leland, NC · 4d

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Kure Beach pups get otterly adorable at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

KURE BEACH, New Hanover County — The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is sharing an otterly sweet update on its pups. The aquarium says the pups are beginning to lose their light silver coloring and develop gray coats. Their eyes are becoming more defined and should begin opening...

Kure Beach, NC · 1d

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Pet of the Week: Unnamed Calico from New Hanover Co. Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A calico cat estimated to be about 6 years old is looking for a permanent home, and a family willing to help her shed a few extra pounds — after being found abandoned in a local hotel. Shelter workers describe her as naturally timid, though...

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

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Uji to Introduce Premium Matcha and Japanese-Inspired Dining to Downtown Wilmington

A new Japanese-inspired café is taking shape in downtown Wilmington, where Uji will offer specialty matcha, Japanese-inspired food and reservation-only omakase dinners. Owned by Wilmington native Sada Hudson, the upcoming business will occupy the former Dunkin’ storefront at 101 N. Third St. Hudson told WhatNow Charlotte renovations are underway, with a soft opening targeted for after Thanksgiving and a full opening expected in December 2026.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Drive-In Turkey Bingo returns to Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting its Drive-In Turkey Bingo event on Sunday, November 22, at locations in Burgaw and Hampstead. According to the department, participants can enjoy five rounds of bingo with opportunities to win frozen turkeys, pies, gift cards, and more.

Pender County, NC · 1d

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A Bagel Shop Owner Found an Alligator Behind the Counter

A bagel shop owner in North Carolina was stunned to find that a three-foot alligator was among his first customers of the day. Surveillance footage shows the stealthy swamp creature on Thursday entering through an open door in the back of Bagel Dock Express. Before long, the tiny alligator crept...

North Carolina · 3d

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North Carolina Wildlife Officials Urge Residents to Secure Food as Bears Enter Fall Feeding Period

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission wants residents to lock up food and anything else that draws bears, since the animals are getting ready for winter. The warning came after video showed a bear up a tree near a Whiteville home. Late summer and fall bring a stretch called hyperphagia. Bears...

North Carolina · 2d

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Meet native wildlife at Onslow Pines Park on Nov. 8

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC — Families can get a closer look at some of North Carolina’s native wildlife during a program at Onslow Pines Park this weekend. Onslow County Parks and Recreation is hosting Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The program...

Onslow County, NC · 1d

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Chicken Bog And Fried Pork Chops Make This Tiny Whiteville, North Carolina Diner Worth The Detour

Steamed buns are the first clue that something good is happening behind a plain little counter in southeastern North Carolina. You walk in expecting a quick bite and walk out planning your next trip, with chili on your fingers and a paper sack that smells like a hometown memory. Families...

Whiteville, NC · 5d

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Paws Place begins construction on new storm-resilient Sanctuary Shelter

WINNABOW, N.C. (WECT) - Construction is officially underway on a new, storm-resilient animal shelter in Brunswick County. Paws Place has broken ground on its Sanctuary Shelter project following the completion of Phase 1. The two-story facility is designed to withstand the extreme weather and rising waters in southeastern North Carolina.

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

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Bear in tree near Whiteville home highlights fall wildlife warning

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Video shows a bear in a tree near a Whiteville home as North Carolina wildlife officials warn that bears are especially active while preparing for winter. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging residents to secure food and other items that could attract bears. In late...

Whiteville, NC · 5d

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WATCH: Young Alligator Strolls into North Carolina Bagel Shop

A three-foot alligator casually cruised into a North Carolina bagel shop and shocked the unsuspecting owner on a late October afternoon after the restaurant had closed. The young gator made its way across a parking lot, entered through the open back door of Bagel Dock Express in Southport, padded through the stockroom and kitchen, and arrived to lurk in the public area of the eatery, as seen in a surveillance video the business first posted on Facebook that went viral this week.

Southport, NC · 3d

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Taste of Wrightsville Beach returns Nov. 14 to benefit Weekend Meals on Wheels

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach food festival is returning Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing together local restaurants and vendors to raise money for Weekend Meals on Wheels of New Hanover County. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. under a tent...

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 3d