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New Walmart brings big crowd and Vanna White to Brunswick County

The newest Walmart in Brunswick County announced its presence with authority. "Bull Durham" quotes aside, the grand opening of the retail giant off U.S. 17 in southern Brunswick County on Nov. 4 came with fanfare, including giveaways and special appearances from "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Days before the opening, Walmart gave the StarNews a sneak peek inside its next Brunswick County location. Here's how things went with the new Walmart. Walmart first look On Nov. 2, Walmart employees were putting the final touches on the store located near Carolina Shores with a Calabash address. A week earlier, the shopping complex's other main store, Publix supermarket, opened. Inside Walmart, there were several displays to show off for the Nov. 4 opening. Christmas trees were already on the floor for sale. Employees were also stocking grocery items and beach wear. The store also has a pharmacy and car repair shop. Grand opening Hours before the doors opened at 7:30 a.m., a long line formed outside of the store. One group sitting in chairs said they had been there since 3:19 a.m. Refreshments were on hand to keep people in good spirits during a foggy

Brunswick County, NC · 6d

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This Wilmington Patio Lineup Proves North Carolina Eats Outdoors Even When It Cools Down

I almost walked past it, a quiet patio tucked behind a plain building, until I caught the glow of a fire and the smell of something smoky drifting my way. That one detour turned a chilly evening into a meal I still think about. Here in North Carolina, cooler weather...

Wilmington, NC · 6d
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Bridge demolition to begin next month in Wrightsville Beach

A section of U.S. Highway 74 over Lees Cut in Wrightsville Beach is expected to close beginning Nov. 30 as contract crews ready to demolish the West Salisbury Street bridge. Contractor Balfour Beatty plans to fully close West Salisbury Street from Pelican Drive to Lookout Harbor Way at 5 a.m. that day as part of Phase 1 of the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project. The anticipated start date may change based on when crews complete relocating utility lines.

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 6d
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Growing pains: Inside the school being built to keep up with North Carolina’s coastal boom

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — The construction cranes rising off U.S. 17 tell the story before anyone says a word: Pender County is growing, and it is growing fast. According to 2025 U.S. Census data, Pender County is the fourth-fastest growing county in North Carolina with nearby Brunswick County ranked first. Both are drawing people relocating from across the state, many of whom choose the coast for more space and lower costs while commuting to Wilmington or Jacksonville for work, according to county officials.

Pender County, NC · 6d
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Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade draws crowd to Front Street

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Neighbors from across the region lined Front Street on Saturday morning for the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade. Veterans, active-duty service members, marching bands and community groups marched through downtown Wilmington. Organizers said the parade included 11 marching bands. They said 75 people helped make the event possible.

Wilmington, NC · 4d

WECT

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Developer sues New Hanover County manager over Sledge Forest project

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Housing developer Copper Builders has filed a lawsuit accusing New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet of illegally blocking the 1,800-unit Hilton Bluffs development in Sledge Forest. The lawsuit claims the project cannot move forward without court action and argues county leadership crossed a legal...

New Hanover County, NC · 5d

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Join 30,000+ Visitors At This 63-Year-Old North Carolina Seafood Festival With Fresh Fish, Rides And Fireworks

Six thousand plates of fried fish in one weekend is the kind of community effort I have to respect. Volunteer firefighters help pull it off every fall, turning a small North Carolina coastal tradition into a festival that now draws tens of thousands of people. The star is spot, a...

Hampstead, NC · 6d

WECT

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Safety violations prompt temporary closure of Southport Senior Building

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Senior Building in Southport has closed after being deemed unsafe for public occupancy. According to city officials, the building on Fodale Avenue is temporarily closed until further notice after a recent inspection uncovered several violations. Anyone who has a scheduled reservation or who regularly uses...

Southport, NC · 6d

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Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Band prepares to honor veterans in annual parade

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For 25 years, the Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Band has used music to honor fallen heroes, first responders and military service members. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the band will continue that tradition during the annual Southeastern North Carolina Veterans Parade in downtown Wilmington. The...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Zeta Phi Beta’s Dr. LeShonda Wallace Makes History as the First Black Woman Elected to the New Hanover County Commission

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. soror Dr. LeShonda Wallace has been elected to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. According to her chapter, the win makes her the first African American woman elected to the commission. According to the StarNews, incumbent Rob Zapple received 56,259 votes...

New Hanover County, NC · 7d

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INTERVIEW: Jessica Bichler emerges as unofficial winner in N.C. Senate District 7 race

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Political newcomer Jessica Bichler has been declared the unofficial winner in the race for the District 7 seat in the state senate. Bichler defeated longtime Republican incumbent Michael Lee on Tuesday, receiving 48,310 votes to Lee’s 43,469. Her win was one of the big wins for Democrats in New Hanover County.

New Hanover County, NC · 6d

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Kure Beach pups get otterly adorable at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

KURE BEACH, New Hanover County — The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is sharing an otterly sweet update on its pups. The aquarium says the pups are beginning to lose their light silver coloring and develop gray coats. Their eyes are becoming more defined and should begin opening...

Kure Beach, NC · 5d

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Onslow Memorial Hospital opens new medical office building

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow Memorial Hospital held a grand opening on Thursday for their new medical office building at Burton Park. The hospital says that the 37,800-square-foot medical office building marks a significant investment to expand access to high-quality outpatient and specialty healthcare services for not only Onslow County residents but surrounding communities […]

Onslow County, NC · 5d

WECT

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Henry’s House brings relief to North Carolina caregivers

A new facility designed to give caregivers a temporary break while supporting youth with complex needs opened in Burgaw Thursday after years of planning.

Burgaw, NC · 6d

The Robesonian

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Thankful Christmas Concert & Nativity Show returns in Lake Waccamaw

LAKE WACCAMAW – An expanded concert of seasonal music along with the showing and sale of thousands of new-to-you Nativity scenes is retu

Lake Waccamaw, NC · 6d

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Cape Fear region General Assembly candidates on election results, plans for new session in Raleigh

Even with polls and analysts predicting a blue wave, the State Senate District 7 race outcome was a bit of a surprise. Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler, a political newcomer, defeated Republican incumbent Michael Lee by a strong margin — despite Lee’s broad base of support and multi-million-dollar war chest.

Wilmington, NC · 5d

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Construction crews reach 500,000 work hours on new Pender County school

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Construction crews working on the new J.H. Lea Elementary and Middle School in Hampstead have reached a major milestone, logging 500,000 work hours as the campus moves closer to its planned opening in August 2027. Pender County Schools announced the milestone as construction team members...

Pender County, NC · 6d

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NCDOT revises Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement plan

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is revising one of its proposed designs for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in an effort to reduce impacts to downtown Wilmington. NCDOT has updated Alternative B, which still calls for a fixed-span bridge with 135...

Wilmington, NC · 6d

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Wilmington City Council approves returning day-use facilities to city code

Wilmington City Council voted 4-2, with Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Spears and Councilwoman Chakema Clinton-Quintana dissenting, to restore group day facilities as a permitted use in some residential and commercial zoning districts of the city. According to staff, the day shelter category was eliminated from city code during an update to...

Wilmington, NC · 6d