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Pender County bridge project to close Old Mill Road for about six months

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A local road in Pender County will close for about six months to allow N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews to safely replace a bridge. Old Mill Road is set to close where it crosses Sills Creek starting Nov. 16, according to NCDOT. The new bridge is expected to open in May, weather permitting.

Pender County, NC · 10h
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14 recent restaurant openings and closings in the Wilmington area

If you're looking for coastal Greek cuisine or Thai specialties, or maybe fresh New York-style bagels or tropical cocktails, there's good news. All of these and more have been added to the Wilmington-area dining scene in recent weeks. They include fresh new concepts and locations of up-and-coming brands. But the month also brought several notable departures, with longtime businesses and popular neighborhood gathering spots closing their doors. They include a business that got its start selling boozy pastries, a popular spot for sunset watching, and a hidden gem Indian eatery. Here's a look at the latest restaurant and food business openings and closings in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Restaurant openings Opa by Giorgios Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias officially opened his newest restaurant at 14 Harnett St. in downtown Wilmington at the end of October / early November. The two-story space has a coastal Greek menu from Chef Renato Mekolli, and a plan for music and entertainment at night. Bagel Boss Wilmington Also in the Marina District, the Wilmington location of this bagel brand held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 19 at 28 Harnett St. in the Pier 33 Apartments. The menu includes New York-style bagels, schmears and coffee. Mr.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Hospitality veterans launch new steakhouse in Wilmington

Soon after the Junction 421 restaurant closed at the end of October, a group of restaurateurs were in the space for a renovation and quick turn-around to reopen as MJ's Steakhouse at 5104 College Road in Wilmington. The new owners are four partners who met through the Brunches brand and worked their way up to leadership roles there. Jill Enloe-Harrill, Ryan Slot, Mika Walker and Chris Harrison said they've opened multiple locations together and have worked together long enough to know each other's strengths. They also all live in the Monkey Junction area and have thought about what kind of restaurant would thrive there. “We all just really love this area," Slot said, adding that they were inspired by the concept of a fun, vibrant, not-too-expensive steakhouse similar to Texas Roadhouse or LongHorn Steakhouse. “But we want it to be a neighborhood steakhouse, not a chain," Enloe-Harrill said. "We want to foster a family feel.” More: Popular Wilmington restaurant closes after sudden sale The look Right now, that includes updating the atmosphere, they said. Some furniture was being moved out and bright red booths were being moved in. “It's a little bit of ambience, a little bit of a facelift,"

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Retirees On The North Carolina Coast Are Living Comfortably On About $2,200 A Month In This City

A floating battleship sits across the river from downtown, and seniors get a discount to climb aboard. That alone tells you a lot about this coastal city. Retirees here can also ride the city bus for a dollar. North Carolina leaves Social Security checks alone at tax time. Groceries carry...

Wilmington, NC · 2d
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Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - As Pender County Schools prepares for growth, draft boundary changes could send at least 1,200 elementary students and up to 1,125 middle school students to different schools. The district has not approved a plan. A final scenario is expected to be selected in January 2027,...

Pender County, NC · 15h

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Investigation in alleged “cash for votes” in New Hanover taken over by FBI

RALEIGH — A complaint filed by the North Carolina Republican Party alleging a “cash-for-votes” scheme in New Hanover County now sits with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The N.C. Republican Party (NCGOP) referred evidence to the State Board of Elections (NCSBE) for investigation in October 2025. According...

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

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Wilmington Says It Will Not Waive an Estimated $122,000 Mitigation Fee for Six 100-Year-Old Live Oaks Slated to Come Down at the 550-Unit Hillcrest Redevelopment

Wilmington's city manager won't waive an estimated $122,000 mitigation fee for six 100-year-old live oaks at the 550-unit Hillcrest redevelopment.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Landfall Home Sale Shatters Community's Previous Price Record

The $10 million sale of a home in Wilmington's Landfall community near Wrightsville Beach recently broke the high-end residential development's previous record, according to a real estate firm. The five-bedroom house at 2316 Ocean Point Drive along the Intracoastal Waterway sold for $10 million to members of the Middleton family,...

Wilmington, NC · 11h

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Port O’ Pines Mobile Home Park residents demand answers over nearly 33% rent increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Dozens of residents at a New Hanover County mobile home park are demanding answers after receiving notices of significant rent increases, leaving some concerned they could be forced out of the community they have called home for years. Residents at Port O Pines...

New Hanover County, NC · 9h

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) – Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.

Pender County, NC · 18h

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Wilmington renters face tighter apartment market, study says

Demand is up in Wilmington for places to live. More specifically, for apartments. According to a study from apartment-related blog RentCafe, the rental market is getting hotter in Wilmington, defying a statewide trend observed in other small North Carolina cities. So what does this mean for Wilmington-area residents? RentCafe’s study , which published Oct. 8, suggests that renters will have a tougher time finding an apartment in the competitive market. Occupancy rates for apartments are rising, and the apartments themselves are sitting vacant for less time. This trend comes alongside Wilmington’s overall growth as populations all over the region continue to climb. Meanwhile, rent prices are also increasing, with one study finding that rents increased 13% between 2023 and 2026 – almost double the statewide rate of 7%. More: It now takes $90K+ to live comfortably in NC. What about Wilmington? How competitive is Wilmington’s rental market? RentCafe scored cities on the Rental Competitiveness Index, a tool that accounted for factors like occupancy rates, average vacant days, lease renewal rate, and the number of prospective renters in a city. Wilmington scored a 78.2 on this scale -- up from 74.2 last year and well over the national average of 73.9.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Lithium-ion batteries banned from household trash, recycling starting Dec. 1

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Lithium-ion batteries tossed in the trash can spark fires in garbage trucks and recycling facilities, a risk New Hanover County officials hope a new North Carolina law will help reduce. Starting Dec. 1, the law makes it illegal to put lithium-ion batteries in household trash or...

New Hanover County, NC · 19h

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Jessica Chastain reflects on filming in Wilmington ahead of new Netflix movie ‘Heartland’

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is returning to the world of country music in her new Netflix film, “Heartland.” But while promoting the movie in New York City, she also had some kind words for a place she knows well: Wilmington, North Carolina. WWAY’s...

Wilmington, NC · 8h

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Vandalism blamed for CO2 leak in downtown Wilmington

Several emergency crews responded to a reported gas leak Sunday morning, according to a Wilmington Fire Department spokesperson.

Wilmington, NC · 22h

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Jason Jordan sworn in as newest Pender County Board of Education member

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Jason Jordan was sworn in as the newest member of the Pender County Board of Education during the board’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Judge James H. Faison III administered the oath of office. Jordan will represent District 2, filling the seat previously...

Pender County, NC · 8h

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Saltwater Stories dinner in Wilmington highlights African American foodways on NC coast

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -A dinner in downtown Wilmington called Saltwater Stories brought guests together to explore how African American foodways have shaped North Carolina’s coast. Guests gathered around the table for an evening centered on food, community and coastal heritage. The dinner was part of Out to Sea NC...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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One person grazed in shooting on Metting Road in Wilmington

One person was grazed by gunfire in a shooting Friday night, Nov. 6, on Metting Road near Darlington Avenue, according to the Wilmington Police Department.

Wilmington, NC · 21h

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Cheapest gas stations in Myrtle Beach

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Myrtle Beach using data from Gas Buddy

Leland, NC · 13h

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commissions new survey vessel to Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be introducing a new survey vessel to the Wilmington District. The vessel HAYES is being named after Elaine V. Hayes. The USACE says that Hayes dedicated 37 years of federal service to the Wilmington District, making lasting...

Wilmington, NC · 12h