FOOD & DRINK
New owner plans to preserve the legacy of this longtime Wilmington hotdog restaurant
A lot has changed along Carolina Beach Road near the state port since 1966. Back then it was a new frontier – or so said Elbert Bradshaw, who opened Frontier Food to Go in a red trailer near the corner of Shipyard Boulevard with the help of his wife, Pat. He could see the potential at the busy transportation center.
Holden Beach couple finds bottle from Ireland along shoreline containing contents from man’s “Final Voyage”
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — You never know what you might find walking along the beach, especially if it hails from more than 3,000 miles away. Holden Beach couple Chuck and Corinne Swartz were taking their usual stroll along the beach last week when they stumbled upon something that piqued their interest; a small bottle with some contents inside.
Developer pulls proposal for Wawa at former Hops Supply Co. location
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The developer has withdrawn a rezoning request to build a Wawa at the former site of Hops Supply Co. on Oleander Drive. City of Wilmington Senior Planner Pat O’Mahony says that staff were asked by the applicant to withdraw the rezoning request on April 12, 2024, and the original application was submitted on Oct. 19, 2023.
Wilmington bakery restaurant announces closing in Mayfaire shopping center
The owners of Atlanta Bread Company in Wilmington announced on social media that the restaurant will be closing. The restaurant has been in business at 6886 Main St. in the Mayfaire shopping center since 2004. The note from Jon Bibb said when they went to renegotiate their lease recently, he...
Airlie Gardens announces 2024 Summer Concert Series performers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Airlie Gardens has announced the bands for its 2024 Summer Concert Series. Performers will play on several Fridays from June 7 to Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. June 7: reSOUL. June 21: Jack Jack 180. July 5: Lilly and The Loud Music...
This unique, ten-ingredient pie is sure to blow you away (and don't skimp on the toppings!)
Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you back to the people, places and experiences of your life. Her stories take you all around the South and are accompanied with tried-and-true recipes that are destined to become a part of your memory-making as you share them with your friends and family.
Plans for a convenience store at the site of this former Wilmington restaurant are off the table
Plans for a Wawa convenience store on Oleander Drive have fallen through as the developer withdrew the property's rezoning application. The 2.12 acre site at 5400 Oleander Drive was previously Hops Supply Co., a gastropub that closed down abruptly in early 2023. According to a 2024 press release from Wawa,...
When not taking photos, I'm finding great fishing spots around Wilmington | Ken Blevins
I was asked what I enjoy most about working and living in Southeastern North Carolina. Simply put, I love to fish and have enjoyed it since I was about 10 years old. Unfortunately, I don’t do it enough. Things in life always seem to get in the way. My...
Early-season sea turtle false crawl reported in Holden Beach
HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — An early-season sea turtle false crawl was reported Wednesday morning in Holden Beach. “This is surprisingly early, given that no nesting has been reported in Georgia and South Carolina so far this year, and turtle crawls in those states normally precede North Carolina,” local volunteers said.
Atlanta Bread closing after nearly twenty years in business on Sunday
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Atlanta Bread announced on its Facebook page that it will be closing its doors as of this Sunday after nearly twenty years in business. Jon Bibb, the co-owner and operator of the restaurant, released the following statement:. “After almost 20 years in operation, Andy and...
Bartenders and music lovers start pop-up barbecue business in Wilmington
Christopher Tolbert grew up in a barbecue family. His grandparents made and catered ‘cue in Hope Mills with his grandfather overseeing the pork and his grandmother making the cakes. It’s a tradition he's continued, first with family and friends – like gatherings with the Cape Fear Rugby Club. Tolbert,...
Injured cormorant taken to wildlife shelter by Sunset Beach ‘bird whisperer’
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – An injured juvenile cormorant was taken to Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter in Oak Island by Officer Arp. The bird was found in the canal at Marlin Street and Canal Drive with a fish hook inside its mouth and was taken to the shelter for x-rays for hook removal.
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