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The Coconut Mama

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North Carolina faces 2 more grocery store closures as regional chain pulls back

North Carolina shoppers are confronting another round of grocery cutbacks after a food distributor announced three facility closures earlier this fall. Fresh Foods IGA is preparing to close supermarkets in…

Chadbourn, NC · 1h

Raleigh News & Observer

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Fried flounder, lemon meringue pie and 80 years of family history at this North Carolina restaurant

A time-worn menu from 1946 still hangs inside Riverview Café , a wooden building just feet from the New River in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Jimmy Lewis opened the place that year as an oyster bar, and four generations of his family have run it since. Johnny Terwilliger, Lewis’s grandson, washed dishes here as a sixth grader, then bought the business from his uncle in 1987 at age 23. The kitchen still fries shrimp and Stump Sound oysters, and the pies trace back to the original baker Janice Terwilliger, Lewis’s daughter and the namesake of the family's shrimp trawler, Miss Janice. The food itself, which is all prepared from scratch, is a draw, but so is the restaurant’s history. Some diners return to revisit memories of childhood special-occasion dinners, and waitresses have been known to remember a regular's usual order. Ask for a back table by the window for river views looking toward Camp Lejeune. Start with crowd favorites like flounder (fried or broiled), collard greens and hush puppies, then finish with a slice of lemon, Key lime or coconut cream pie. Whatever you order, it's going to be fresh. "I have been cleaning fish that were literally swimming an

Sneads Ferry, NC · 2d

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Onslow County parents charged with murder in eight-week-old’s death

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Onslow County deputies say a mother and father have been charged with murder in the death of their eight-week-old child. On November 1, the sheriff’s office says it got a report from ECU Health Medical Center about an eight-week-old infant getting treatment for several serious injuries.

Onslow County, NC · 1d

WNCT

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Investigation underway after Jacksonville man killed crossing road

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Police Department is investigating the death of a pedestrian who was killed while attempting to cross the street. On Friday, Nov. 13, deputies with the Jacksonville Police Department responded to the area of Western Blvd. and Liberty Dr. in Jacksonville regarding a crash that involved a pedestrian. Upon arrival, […]

Jacksonville, NC · 21h

Star News

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Wilmington eatery named the best 'traditional restaurant' in NC

For America's 250th anniversary, Reader's Digest set about compiling a list of the best traditional restaurants in each state. It's not about trendy experiences, they said, but more about those eateries that are all about community and serve dishes that reflect the locale. The list includes mom-and-pop eateries and those that serve comfort foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes. For North Carolina's representative on the list, the family magazine selected Seabird restaurant at 1 S. Front St. in downtown Wilmington. More: 30 of the best restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area The magazine noted that the restaurant celebrates "the Atlantic’s bounty of fresh seafood." And chef/co-owner Dean Neff has also earned accolades for his hyperlocal approach as a James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Chef" Finalist. In fact, he recently hosted the second annual Out to Sea NC Fest with the purpose of educating and sharing the stories of local fishermen. Reader's Digest said they picked the selections for "The Best Traditional Restaurant in Every State" by looking for iconic establishments that locals love that are also well reviewed. Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at aballard@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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U.S. 17 congestion strains Pender County commuters as bypass construction continues

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — Aja Pierce commutes U.S. 17 four days a week. She knows every backup, every bottleneck and every workaround. Pierce owns Wilder Side Beauty, a hair salon in Hampstead, but still drives to Wilmington four days a week for a second job. She has learned when to leave, which turns to take and when to just accept she is going to be late.

Pender County, NC · 1d

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Surf City receives $208,914 state grant for waterfront park

SURF CITY, PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Surf City is set to receive $208,914 in state funding for a waterfront park with a kayak and paddleboard launch into the sound. The award is part of $2 million in grants announced Friday by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management for coastal communities.

Surf City, NC · 1d

Duplin Times

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Warsaw man convicted of habitual DWI

BURGAW — A 36-year-old Warsaw man will serve prison time after being convicted of habitually driving while impaired in Pender County Court on Oct. 29. Jesus Santivanez of Warsaw was sentenced to 17-30 months in prison for the Class F felony. District Attorney Jason W. Smith shared that in the most recent incident, Santivanez was traveling on I-40 in Pender County during the early morning hours of Dec. 7, 2025, when he stopped his vehicle in the right lane. According to Smith’s office, a witness reported the incident and another driver with a flashlight pulled over to try to warn motorists of Santivanez’s vehicle parked in the travel lane. Santivanez was reportedly asleep and hunched over the steering wheel when law enforcement officers arrived on the scene. After smelling a strong scent of alcohol coming from the vehicle, they suspected he was impaired. Santivanez failed a field sobriety test and was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Later, a test showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.18, more than twice North Carolina’s legal limit of 0.08. Authorities said subsequent breathalizer tests were unsuccessful because Santivanez refused to participate. Since Santivanez had multiple DWI charges within the past 10 years, he was

Warsaw, NC · 2d

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David Prevatte retrial moved to Onslow County after mistrial

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A judge has moved the retrial of a man accused of killing his 5-year-old niece from Pender County to Onslow County, finding that he could not receive a fair trial in Pender County. David Prevatte is accused of murdering his niece, Paitin Fields in 2017....

Onslow County, NC · 2d

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Wilmington Police Department review finds officer’s use of force in viral video followed policy

Wilmington police say an officer’s use of force was within department policy after he pushed a man to the ground during an Oct. 22 encounter on Maides Avenue.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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More than 3,000 runners expected for Battleship Half Marathon; road closures planned in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 3,000 athletes are expected to compete in the 28th annual Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K and 5K on Sunday, November 15th, bringing several road closures and traffic impacts to downtown Wilmington and the Greenfield Lake area. The races will take place from...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Merrick wins NC House District 20 race by 77 votes after New Hanover County canvass

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Tim Merrick won the North Carolina House District 20 race over Dane Scalise by 77 votes after the New Hanover County Board of Elections completed its vote canvass. Official results posted on the State Board of Elections website show Merrick received 22,156 votes to...

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

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Marine officials announce changes to Camp Lejeune Visitor Center hours

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WITN) - Camp Lejeune Visitor Center won’t be open on Saturdays anymore, according to Marine officials. It will remain open on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the United States Marine Corps website. Eligible Department of War and Uniformed Services Identification Card holders...

Camp Lejeune, NC · 1d

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New Little Free Library gives visitors a reading spot at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center

How long did Matthew S. work on the Little Free Library project?. SURF CITY, Pender County — The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center says an Eagle Scout installed a Little Free Library on its grounds. The center identified the scout as Matthew S. According to the...

Pender County, NC · 2d

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WECT takes home five first-place awards

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT News won 14 awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC), including five first-place and nine second-place honors. The RTDNAC awards recognize journalists across the Carolinas for their impactful broadcast, audio and digital storytelling. First-place awards. Original Digital Video: “Shootin’ the...

Wilmington, NC · 19h

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This North Carolina Soul Food Buffet Lets You Fill A Takeout Box For $5.99 A Pound

There are moments in life when the universe hands you something so good, so perfectly simple, that you almost feel guilty about it. Casey’s Buffet in Wilmington, North Carolina is one of those moments, and it comes with a takeout box and a price tag of $5.99 a pound.

Wilmington, NC · 14h

Star News

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Pender County asks residents to help locate undocumented graves

Hundreds of unverified, or even forgotten, graves may be scattered across Pender County, officials believe. Now, the county is asking residents to help find them. Pender County has launched an effort to locate burial grounds that may be missing from county maps. The goal is to reduce conflict between historical perseveration and future development , as well as share that information with the public. The county already has mapped over 450 cemeteries and graveyards, but officials believe there are more to locate. The county has asked residents to share information --including locations, historical details, and photographs -- about burial grounds that may be unmapped. The campaign is already yielding results. However, accessing some of the cemeteries could provide a challenge of its own. Why locate cemeteries? Pender County has been mapping cemeteries through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for 15 years. According to the committee overseeing the cemetery identification project, this newest effort aims to take advantage of newer technologies in mapping. The county’s maps, which will be updated with the new burial grounds once verified by the committee, are accessible online to the public. “The new reporting method is expected to reduce future conflicts with development and historical preservation,” the

Pender County, NC · 2d

Star News

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New steakhouse opens and where to find holiday help in Wilmington

This week's best bite was probably one of the signature pies from a popular Carolina Beach spot. With a fresh, mini-size Crack Pie in hand, I finally got a chance to see why it is so addictive. It's sugary and buttery and eats a bit like a cookie. It's one of the area's most popular desserts from local bakeries for the Thanksgiving holiday. What are some of the others? You can check it out, along with more of this week's food news, below. What's open? New steaks : After a quick turnaround, the newest restaurant in the Monkey Junction area officially opened this week. In addition to a full menu of steaks, appetizers, brunch and more, there are also some notable specials. Appetizers are half-priced 3-5 p.m. and there are more mid-day options like mini meatloaf and garlic parm mac. Plus, the weekday specials, like Tuesday's Burger Night with $5.95 burgers, are sure to be a hit. More: Hospitality veterans launch new steakhouse in Wilmington And more : For more new restaurants to try, we also have our latest round-up of those that have recently opened, as well as those that have closed. More: 14 recent restaurant openings and closings

Wilmington, NC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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Hidden camera found in UNC Wilmington dorm bathroom; student removed

A hidden camera was found in the bathroom of a dormitory at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, officials said Wednesday.

Wilmington, NC · 19h