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Orange Street ArtsFest returns to Wilmington for 28th year
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - From paintings to sculptures to clothing, there’s a little bit of everything at the Orange Street ArtsFest. Thalian Association Community Theatre started the festival in the 90′s to promote the arts in Wilmington and the Community Arts Center. The Memorial Day weekend tradition is...
Hundreds attend first day of 2024 Orange Street ArtsFest
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Guests flooded Orange Street to see several different art works on display in downtown Wilmington on Saturday. The 28th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest kicked off this Memorial Day weekend, with plenty of guests showing up on the first day. The ArtsFest features pieces of work such as acrylic, oils, watercolors, jewellery, metal works and more. Dozens of different booths were set up on Orange and 2nd street, as well as inside the Hannah Block Historic USO Building.
South Brunswick softball advances to first state championship in 17 years
South Brunswick softball is state championship-bound. The Cougars continued an electrifying 3A state playoff run by thumping South Central 14-3 on Wednesday night to complete the East Regional series sweep. After stomping the Falcons in Southport 11-0 in Game 1 of the series Tuesday, South Brunswick trailed 2-0 after one...
Finding fun in just trying, plus the latest on a live music venue in Brunswick
Hello and welcome to the Brunswick Today newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Jamey Cross. I wish I was a crafty person. Over the years, I've valiantly attempted some small craft projects to little success. Still, it's so fun to try. Most recently, I purchased a block of...
Construction of outdoor music venue in Brunswick County to begin soon. Here's what to know
Brunswick County families could be enjoying live music at a serene, wooded, outdoor venue within the next year. Construction of Cumberland Woods, an outdoor music venue in rural Brunswick County, is set to begin soon, following the approval of a special use permit for the project. Peter Higgins and Steve Shuttleworth, Cumberland Woods owners and New Hanover County residents, hope to bring a family-friendly music and events venue to a wooded, presently vacant area off Galloway Road in Bolivia.
First Alert Forecast: lots of dry time through Memorial Day weekend
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Happy Saturday! Your First Alert Forecast highlights lots of dry time between spotty showers and storms this Memorial Day weekend. Weekend rain chances are 30% Saturday night, 20% Sunday, and 30% for Memorial Day. Temperatures will feel summery with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to around 90, and overnight lows in the upper 60s.
District attorneys work to shut down two illegal nightclubs in New Hanover, Columbus counties
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Over the past several months, District Attorneys Ben and Jon David have worked to shut down two illegal nightclubs in New Hanover and Columbus counties, according to a release from the Office of District Attorney Ben David. The clubs were determined to be nuisances...
First Alert Forecast: tranquil skies to allow temperatures to make big moves
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Your First Alert Forecast closes you Monday with fair skies and coolish breezes. Temperatures will cool into to the upper 50s and lower 60s Monday night with patchy fog possible on your Tuesday morning commute. For the week ahead, temperatures will make moves as rain and storm...
Artist and Veterans showcase ‘Behind the Curtain’ art exhibit ahead of Memorial Day
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Friday evening was the opening night of a new art exhibit at ArtsWork in Wilmington. Charleen “Charlie” Baggett named her project “Behind the Curtains.”. The purpose of the project is to recognize and honor all veterans, but in particular, to honor an exceptional...
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