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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 · 7d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 5d
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This Little Ayden, North Carolina Diner Serves Collards And Whole-Hog Barbecue Like Nowhere Else

A carved wooden pig weighing hundreds of pounds is not what most drivers expect to spot on a quiet eastern North Carolina street. Behind it sits a plain little diner that looks like it has not changed in decades. Step inside, though, and the smell of wood-cooked pork and slow-simmered...

Ayden, NC · 4d
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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 · 12h

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Overcrowded animal shelter launches special campaign to help dogs find forever homes!

Newport, North Carolina – Too many dogs to handle! An overcrowded animal shelter in North Carolina has taken to social media to ask the public for help. The Carteret County Humane Society animal shelter urgently needs support. They have too many animals to care for and are already at capacity. To make matters worse, the local animal control asked them to shelter more doggos. "Animal Control has called us for help with dogs who desperately need our care, but the shelter is full," the organization wrote on Facebook last week. "We want to help them, and we are calling on you, our community, to he...

Carteret County, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 1d

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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 · 2d

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From Kinston High to Hollywood: Local Native Robert Hill Wins His First Daytime Emmy Award

A piece of eastern North Carolina took center stage in Los Angeles, California, as Grifton native and Kinston High School graduate Robert “Rob” Hill won his very first Daytime Emmy Award.

Grifton, NC · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Barbecue Still Rules At These 8 Joints Across Eastern North Carolina

In Eastern North Carolina, barbecue means chopped pork, a vinegar-based sauce, and a plate of slaw on the side. Some of the best spots have been cooking the same way for decades, and a few only open a handful of days each week. This list covers eight joints from Ayden...

North Carolina · 1d

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‘It means a lot’: Hookerton bakery heads to Georgia to cook with Paula Deen

HOOKERTON, N.C. (WITN) - Chef, TV personality, and cookbook author Paula Deen is known to millions worldwide, and now a Hookerton bakery is getting the opportunity to cook alongside the star. It’s a moment Ginger Snaps Bakery owners Jaime and Jamie Edelen say they’ll never forget: when Paula Deen asked...

Hookerton, NC · 2d

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Major doughnut-and-coffee chain delays expanding in Brunswick

A Massachusetts-based donut and coffee company has some delays in opening new locations in Brunswick County . With one location in Leland and another in Shallotte, three more Dunkins are slowly making their way to the area. There are only two existing Dunkin' locations operating in the county, one standalone Dunkin' in Leland and an in-store counter inside the Walmart Supercenter in Shallotte. County planning staff previously approved a standalone Dunkin' location at 4875 Long Beach Road SE, commonly known as N.C. 133, and another at 28 Blanton Road, Supply. The town of Carolina Shores approved plans for a third new location as well, to be constructed near the new Publix site. Construction is currently underway on the Long Beach Road location between a Food Lion-anchored retail area and Hampton Inn & Suites. The walls are up, but it is running behind schedule. Previous coverage: Major doughnut-and-coffee chain to open two more Brunswick stores Both the Supply and Southport area locations are owned by Dunkin' franchisee George Ross and will be completely new builds, former Senior Public Relations Specialist Julia Voutour previously told the StarNews. Approved plans for the Southport area Dunkin' show a 1,920-square-foot building with a single drive-thru

Brunswick County, NC · 11h

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Goldsboro dad wins $1 million, plans Disney World trip with his daughters

A lucky scratch-off ticket is turning into a dream trip for Willie Dennis and his four daughters. Dennis, of Goldsboro, won the first $1 million top prize in the new Moneybag Cashword game. His first big plan? A trip to Disney World. “I’m going to take them to Disney World,”...

Goldsboro, NC · 1d

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Free dinner reels in New Bern neighbors at Front Street Fish Co.

Why is Front Street Fish Co. hosting a free dinner in New Bern?. NEW BERN, Craven County — Front Street Fish Co. is hosting a free community dinner Monday, Nov. 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner is open to anyone. It will be served at 520 South...

New Bern, NC · 1d

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New Bern hides North Carolina’s grandest colonial comeback story right on the river

Tryon Palace sits right along the Trent River in New Bern, and the moment you walk through the gates, costumed guides pull you straight into the 1700s. This was the home of North Carolina's royal governor, one of the most famous colonial sites in the state. The grounds stretch across a walkable spread of buildings, gardens and workshops.

New Bern, NC · 1d

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Havelock Tourist & Event Center to host Pokemon festival

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — Havelock is set to host PokeKon-Fest in December. On Saturday, December 5, from 10 am to 5 pm, community members can enjoy exhibits, local artists and a collector marketplace at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. The one-day show will also feature a guest appearance by voice actor Dorothy Fahn. Fans […]

Havelock, NC · 3d

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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 · 9h

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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 · 10h

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Morehead City announces road and parking closures for Veterans Day Parade

The Crystal Coast Veterans Day Parade is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, in downtown Morehead City, with a pre-parade DJ, food trucks, vendors and a special musical tribute planned. This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom, Honoring Those Who Have Protected America.” The DJ starts at 9:30 a.m., ahead of the parade at 11 a.m. Paradegoers can also visit the Marketplace, hear a tribute to veterans, active-duty military members, law enforcement and fire and rescue crews, and tour a U.S. Coast Guard rescue vessel.

Morehead City, NC · 13h