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Mens Basketball loses second consecutive away game

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell to 1–2 on the season after a 91-73 loss to the 3-0 UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Wednesday. Head coach Rob Senderoff had high praise for the Seahawks after Kent’s win last week, acknowledging them as a tough opponent. “We have...

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Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

Veteran-owned Leland restaurant gives back on Veterans Day

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Before John White was serving barbecue in Leland, he was serving in the Army. Now, the co-owner of The Pit Backyard Barbeque is giving back to others who served. For Veterans Day, the restaurant offered free meals to service members and their families. Finding a new...

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Wilson Center announces 2027 music, comedy performances

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three performances for 2027, including a concert featuring Texas singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. The lineup also includes the Bored Teachers comedy tour and comedian Henry Cho’s “It’s What I Do” tour....

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Michelin Found This North Carolina Pizza Hiding Behind a Tiny Alley Window

Some of the best meals in North Carolina start with a little confusion, like wondering if you are even in the right spot. You follow your nose past shops and murals, and suddenly there is a small walk-up window with a wood-fired oven glowing behind it. The pizza that comes...

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Wilmington braces for a bitter freeze: Plants at risk

Wilmington-area residents should prepare for freezing temperatures this weekend, some of the coldest since last winter. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a cold weather briefing, with temperatures dropping into the 30s Friday evening and freeze and frost possible through the weekend. What is the forecast for each day?

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‘Very dangerous area’: Driver calls for changes to Independence Boulevard median

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman who struck a median on Independence Boulevard while driving home at night says she’s concerned other drivers could hit it, too. Stephanie Daniels said she did not see the median as she approached Carolina Beach Road on Oct. 30, and the collision caused more than $3,000 in damage to her car.

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10 North Carolina Italian Restaurants Where Your Money Goes Further

I love a fancy dinner as much as anyone. Still, my favorite Italian meals tend to come from family-run rooms with red sauce, garlic knots, and a takeout box for later. In one North Carolina pizzeria, a single slice gets compared to the size of a medium pie. I had to read that twice.

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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.

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Cold front to bring freezing temperatures, frost risk to Cape Fear this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Enjoy one more day of unseasonably warm weather across the region today, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. Breezy southwest winds will develop ahead of a dry cold front moving through late tonight into early Friday. Rain chances will remain very low, but a noticeable drop in temperatures is on the way. Friday will bring abundant sunshine, but highs will struggle to move past 60 degrees. Even colder conditions are expected this weekend, with highs only in the upper 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Areas of frost are possible, especially inland, with some locations potentially reaching freezing temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning. Over the next few days bring in the potted plants and start the process of protecting tender vegetation or you may lose it this weekend with potentially many areas inland of the coast ending their growing season. Dry and sunny conditions to continue into early next week, with temperatures remaining chilly.

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Mars to Invest $1.4 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Next Year

Mars Inc., the food giant that owns the M&M's, Cheez-It and Royal Canin brands, announced plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and operations footprint in 2027. The company said that as part of the $1.4 billion commitment, early next year, it will invest more than...

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Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region. The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.

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UNCW student removed from campus after suspected concealed camera found in dorm bathroom

In a message sent Wednesday afternoon, UNCW told students about a “troubling incident of student privacy in Pelican Hall.”. “On Tuesday, Nov. 10, students notified Housing and Residence Life staff about a suspicious device in a single-occupancy, fourth-floor bathroom,” according to a message from the Office of University Relations on behalf of UNCW Police, Housing and Residence Life, Title IX Office, and other offices and student support services.

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Wilmington, NC Weather Alert: 42° Drop by Saturday, Nov 12-16

A sharp November cooldown follows Thursday's 76-degree warmth, bringing chilly nights to the Cape Fear region

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Split-zoning discovery prompts request for old Wilmington property

Owners of a two-story building at 2705 Market St. are seeking to rezone the property to accommodate a new tenant after discovering the structure straddles two zoning districts. The proposal is under review by the city and pending before the Wilmington Planning Commission. The building was constructed in 1922 and was occupied by Office Furniture Salvage for more than 50 years. According to a project narrative, the property has been split-zoned for “a very long time.” In a letter to nearby property owners, the owners of 2705 Market St., Carlton Fisher and Steve Wallace of Wallace Bros. II, LLC, stated a new tenant planning to establish retail and office uses discovered the office and institutional zoning district extends through the first 25 feet of the building while the remainder is zoned R-10 residential. The application, submitted Oct. 6, seeks to rezone the entire parcel to a community business conditional district with limited uses. According to the project narrative, the building will not be enlarged. Rear vehicular access to Lyndon Avenue would be gated to restrict access to emergency vehicles only. Landscaping and a fence would be installed along the rear property line. Pervious parking would be installed to limit additional

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Wilmington Repair Café returns Dec. 5 to help residents fix, reuse household items

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington residents looking to fix broken household items instead of throwing them away will have an opportunity to learn repair skills at an upcoming community workshop. The next Wilmington Repair Café will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Legacy...

Wilmington, NC · 22h

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Tatum Allen signs with UNCW softball

Tatum Allen decided more than a year ago to play softball at UNC Wilmington when she made a verbal commitment. The dream to play at the NCAA Division 1 level came true Wednesday, Nov. 11 when the East Bladen High School senior signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Seahawks program.

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UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Thursday Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The post UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Thursday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

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More Commercial Tenants On The Way To Riverlights

David Eisen bought Shore Break Bikes, a bicycle repair shop in Marina Village at Riverlights, in 2024. The shop at 204 Arcadian Row, Suite 140, opened in 2019 and stays busy, but Eisen said he wouldn’t mind more businesses coming to the commercial areas of Riverlights, a master-planned community along River Road in Wilmington. He said new establishments could attract more customers from outside of Riverlights’ neighborhoods.