FOOD & DRINK
Wilmington-area filming update: What's shooting now, what's coming soon, star sightings
Wilmington's film and television industry has ebbed and flowed for decades now. After boom years in 2021 and 2022, and a down year in 2023 due to the since-resolved writers' and actors' strikes, 2024 is shaping up to land somewhere in between. At least so far. The year is still...
Jacksonville will soon be able to go gaga for Wawa
If you are part of the ever-growing boutique gas station wars and live in Onslow County, you'll soon have a rooting or jeering choice as Wawa has told News12 about their plans to open a station in Jacksonville. The when and where is not known at this time, but the...
Pretty but a pain: A Wilmington park's harmful plants could soon be removed
They might be pretty, flowering plants to us, but to native plants and animals, they can cause disruption and danger. Wilmington staff have been working to clear Chinese Privet, Mimosa and Wisteria, among other invasive species from Greenfield Park. Greenfield Park is a 250-acre park owned by the city and...
Popular restaurant not closing despite reports of an abrupt shutdown
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Smoke on the Water, a popular restaurant along the Cape Fear River in Riverlights, is not closing despite numerous emails and social media posts saying employees were let go and the eatery was shutdown. One email to the WECT newsroom said 30 employees were fired without...
Cape Fear Foodie: manna
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s not often someone asks me “have you ever been to (insert random restaurant here)?” and I say no. Sure, there are loads of restaurants that I haven’t been to, some of them I’m too embarrassed to mention and even vaguely refer to myself as a “foodie” in the same breath. But there is one such restaurant I just recently checked off my “to do list.”
Edible adventures: Pick your own berries and more at these Wilmington-area farms
Looking for a way to soak up the sun as the weather begins to warm? You're in luck. Residents across the Cape Fear region have the opportunity to pick their own fresh produce, berries, and flowers at these five locations. With most local growing seasons beginning around May or June, here's where you can plan your pick-your-own visit for the near future.
Country music star Lyle Lovett to play Wilson Center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Country music star and Texas legend Lyle Lovett and his band are set to play CFCC’s Wilson Center at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1. Tickets will go on sale to Wilson Center members at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, and to everyone else at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10.
NC Black Film Festival to include ‘A Wu-Tang Experience’ screening, discussion with Wu-Tang member
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The 21st annual NC Black Film Festival is set to take place in Wilmington from May 16 to 19. Ahead of the festival on Wednesday, May 15, there will be a Wu-Tang Wednesday Kickoff Party at Waterline Brewing Co. from 5 to 8 p.m. Entry is free to the kickoff party.
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