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This North Carolina Seafood Spot Is So Legendary That People Will Drive Hours Just To Eat There
Nobody plans a road trip around a mediocre meal, and the fact that people drive hours to reach Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash, North Carolina, tells you everything you need to know before you even look at the menu. This is a place that has earned its reputation one plate...
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Brunswick Little Theatre to present ‘Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus’ in December
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Little Theatre will present the holiday production “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” from Dec. 3-20. Set in New York City in 1897, the play follows 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who begins questioning whether Santa Claus is real after her friends tell her he is only a story.
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Publix opens new grocery store in Calabash
CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — Publix opened a new grocery store Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Commons at Carolina Shores in Calabash. The store, located at 9770 Ocean Highway West, is about 46,800 square feet. “We’re excited to open our doors in Calabash and introduce more customers to the Publix...
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Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: A lifelong friendship inspires a Wilmington nonprofit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — What began as an unexpected friendship at a summer camp more than two decades ago has grown into a lifelong bond and helped inspire a Wilmington nonprofit that brings people together through the performing arts. For Dylan Patterson, co-founder of Theatre for All, that friendship...
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Avett Brothers, Shaquille O’Neal’s DJ Diesel to headline Azalea Festival concerts
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A basketball Hall of Famer turned DJ and a North Carolina folk-rock staple will headline the North Carolina Azalea Festival’s 80th anniversary concert series. Festival organizers announced DJ Diesel, the stage name for former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, will perform Thursday, April 8, 2027, at...
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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...