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Twenty years ago, people were calling Wilmington drag queen Tara Nicole Brooks a legend. These days, she's more like an institution. Brooks has had a documentary ("Dixie Queen") made about her life and she has stood the test of time, watching (and performing) as drag has gone from an underground, late-night club phenomenon into the mainstream with Sunday "drag brunches."

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced at 10:46 a.m. on Monday, June 5, that the intersection of Wooster and 5th streets was closed following a collision involving a utility pole. “A vehicle struck a utility pole and wires are down. The intersection of 5th and Wooster is...

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Wilmington! 🌇. This Saturday, Jun 10, from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm, Wilmington Downtown Incorporated is hosting a Tasting Tour that will take you on a mouth-watering journey of the city's most delicious restaurants. 🍴👨‍🍳

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast continues late on this Monday with the barely identifiable remnants of Tropical Storm Arlene drifting near Cuba and South Florida and prospects for new tropical cyclone activity quite low across the Atlantic Basin. Enjoy a pleasant Monday evening across the Cape Fear...

WILMINGTON – Wilmington Deputy City Manager Mary Vigue was charged with DWI following a traffic stop June 1. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, a checkpoint was being conducted with Wilmington Police along East Lake Shore Drive as part of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Program. Vigue reportedly drove up to that stop around 3pm on Thursday.

🎉 Hey guys! Guess what? The weekend is almost here and I have some exciting news for all you music lovers out there! 🎶. This Saturday, June 11th, Seckond Chaynce & Sarah Ross ft. Spyda JC & Trailer Trash Chris with special guest Jared Sales are going to rock the stage at The Eagle's Dare in Wilmington, NC! 🤘

📣 Hey friends, mark your calendars for the upcoming weekend because you won't want to miss this 🔥 event!. 🎶 Get ready to experience Recovery Live: Harmony in Healing, a celebration of music, community spirit, and most importantly, healing! Join us on June 10 at The Healing Place of New Hanover County for an unforgettable evening featuring live performances by Mike Teg, a sensational Hawaiian Band, and the phenomenal General Assembly.

The town of Leland will host its third annual hurricane expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center,1212 Magnolia Village Way. The goal of the expo is to ensure residents are prepared for a potential hurricane by offering a one stop shop for emergency resources, answering any storm-related questions, and making key stakeholders and partner agencies available to citizens.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Animal Centrix and The Hop Yard are scheduled to host the “Pet-Ultimate Happy Hour” on Sunday, June 11. According to the announcement, the event will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Hop Yard, located at 108 Grace St. in Wilmington. “Buy...

🌺🌴🎉Hey, hey, hey! Summer is here, and what's the best way to celebrate it? You guessed it right - with a LUAU!🎉🌴🌺. Join us on June 10th at 15:00 for our Summer Prelude: THE SORROW DROWNER LUAU featuring VibeXotica at The Sorrow Drowner, 19 South 10th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – Leland police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who attempted to steal several items from the Walmart on New Pointe Blvd. On June 2 around 10 a.m., the woman attempted to conceal items in a black purse out of the store, and when approached by loss prevention, she dropped the purse and ran through the parking lot.

🎨👩‍👧‍👦🧜‍♀️ Attention all art lovers and mommies! Don't miss out on the Art Buzz Kids event this weekend! Come and join us for a fun and creative evening with your little ones! 👩‍🎨

Suzanne Wertman used to work as a certified nurse-midwife at a private practice in Wilmington. But in a day, that changed. The physicians who ran the practice abruptly decided to shut down midwifery services at the practice. There was no transition period, she said. When Wertman lost her job that...

🎉🎉Hey friends! Get ready for an exciting weekend event!🎉🎉. I am thrilled to invite you to the June 2023 East Community Gathering of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina!👏🏻👏🏻

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department is accepting applications for its 2024 Recruit Academy from now until July 9. “Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate a strong work ethic, responsibility, determination, and teamwork. Firefighting experience and/or specialized fire education are not required to apply. Successful applicants will learn all the knowledge necessary during the six-month Recruit Academy, during which the recruits are paid. Upon completion of the academy, recruits are transferred to shift and work 24-hours on a rotating schedule,” states an announcement from the WFD.

Most of the 29 Wilmington, North Carolina stores that Food Lion has renovated through a $50 million-plus capital investment will debut today, featuring expanded product selection, self-checkout lanes and sustainable elements such as energy-efficient lighting. Each upgraded store will provide home delivery and grocery pickup services. Progressive Grocer.

📣 Hey folks! Are you ready for an exciting weekend? 🎉. I have some amazing news for all the baseball fans out there! 🏟️ This weekend, on Jun 10, from 15:00 - 18:00, the South Carolina Yankees will be playing against the Wilmington Sharks at the Legion Stadium! 🎉

For decades, the large house at Third and Market streets in downtown Wilmington was known to locals as "The Cornwallis House." Whether you still call it the Cornwallis House or use its more contemporary (and more correct) designation of the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, an event on Tuesday is offering the public a chance to see the house like it's never been seen before.

Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. And welcome to a great month for local foodies when spring turns to summer, the height of blueberry season comes, and when local restaurants are offering a host of fun food events. You can check out a few of them here. (Hint: If you like food truck rodeos, you’re in luck.) Here’s a look at some of the other news from the local restaurant scene, so you can stay in the know.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The first weekend of June is here, and your First Alert Forecast carries clouds breaking for periods of sun. Expect high temperatures mainly in the deeper 80s Saturday and upper 70s Sunday. Chances for a passing shower or storm should afford generous amounts of dry time: 10% Saturday and near 0% Sunday. In the lower 70s surf, the risk of rip currents ought to keep a low to moderate profile, generally; a puff of enhanced northeast breezes may locally enhance this risk by Sunday.