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Cape Fear River Watch to host Halloween-themed walking and kayak tours in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear River Watch is hosting two Halloween-themed outdoor events this weekend, offering opportunities to explore local waterways while learning about environmental issues affecting the Cape Fear region. The organization will hold its final free Burnt Mill Creek ecotour of the month on Friday, Oct....
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Trick or Treat Fest brings pop culture fans to Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The third annual Trick or Treat Fest brought pop culture fans, local artists and small businesses together in Wilmington for a Halloween-themed event. Held at the Elks Lodge, the event featured vendors selling comic books, anime merchandise, retro toys and handmade items. Families could also...
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Hubert wildlife sanctuary picking up the pieces after close encounter with wild black bear
A Hubert wildlife sanctuary is picking up the pieces today after a close encounter with a wild black bear. On Monday, handlers at Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary discovered a potential bear break-in at their newest Raptor Valley enclosure. The bear tore through the outer fencing of the habitat housing Vinnie and Oscar, the sanctuary's resident ambassador turkey vultures.
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Two Navy veterans paired with service dogs aboard Battleship NC
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two Navy veterans were paired with custom-trained service dogs Friday during a ceremony aboard the U.S.S. Battleship North Carolina. The Wilmington-based nonprofit Canines for Service presented service dog Basil to veteran Patrick Walker, and service dog Bogey to veteran Anne Leanos. The organization trains each dog to meet the specific physical or psychological needs of its assigned handler.
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Two Wilmington restaurants receive honors from Michelin Guide
On Oct. 21, the Michelin Guide recognized restaurants in the American South for the second year. For the first time, that included honors for eateries in the Wilmington area. A counter-service pizza place -- Salita Pizza -- and a fine dining downtown restaurant -- manna -- earned a place among those recommended by the guide. William "Billy" Mellon, owner at manna restaurant, also received an individual honor, the Michelin Sommelier Award. The Michelin Guide originated in France in 1900 as a travel guide that evolved into a system that evaluates consistent standards around ingredient quality, cooking technique and chef personality. Widely regarded as the most influential restaurant-rating system, it expanded into the Southeastern United States in 2025. More: Downtown Wilmington destination restaurant named one of the best in US Rankings designate two starred restaurants as those that offer excellent cuisine and are "worth a detour." One-starred eateries are those with high-quality cooking, and the Bib Gourmand selections have good food at a moderate price. Michelin Recommended restaurants impressed independent inspectors enough to be included in the guide but have not received a star, according to a press release. The guide said that manna has long been a flagship restaurant in
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Veterans Memorial Park Schedule Stays Busy
The Veterans Memorial Park of America will be hosting or attending the following events in the next few weeks. All events are at the park unless otherwise noted. Saturday Oct. 24—Yam Festival (Tabor City) Monday Oct. 26—Fall Festival Trunk or Treat 6-8 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 28—New Hope Baptist...
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Pet of the Week: Meet Orange Crush from Feline Matchmakers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Meet Orange Crush, a 4-month-old kitten from Feline Match Makers. He is very playful and curious, and turns into a cuddle bug once he’s comfortable. He has a bent tail, but is healthy and is up to date on all his shots. He has two...
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This Free North Carolina Museum Has A Captured Russian Tank And A Real Vietnam-Era Helicopter You Can See Up Close
Real tanks sit parked outside a little museum by the coast, and nobody charges you a dime to stare at them. There’s a helicopter out there too, the kind you’ve only seen in old movies and history books. I have a soft spot for places that skip the...
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NC Aquarium to celebrate 50th anniversary with mermaids, marine life at Independence Mall
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is marking the 50th anniversary of the North Carolina Aquariums with a free public celebration featuring mermaids, marine animals and hands-on activities in Wilmington next month. The aquarium will host its 50th Birthday Splash on Sunday, Nov. 15,...