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Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office issues warning for bear spotted in Carolina Shores
CAROLINA SHORES, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is advising caution after a bear was spotted in Carolina Shores on Friday, May 24. According to BCSO, the bear is in the area of Gate 8 and Gate 7. NC Wildlife has been notified and they are monitoring...
WHATS HAPPENING: May 24TH-26TH
WHATS HAPPENING (WWAY) — Memorial Day weekend is upon us and with nice weather likely to accompany it, there will be plenty going on in the Cape Fear. Beginning in downtown Wilmington, it’s the 28th annual Orange Street ArtsFest. The festival will feature acrylics, oils, sculptures, drawings and more. Artists will be eligible for awards and prizes up to $550 and the event helps promote the arts in the community. Its happening Saturday and Sunday on Orange Street and 2nd to Dock Street.
Evergreen Nightclub Declared Nuisance
A notorious illegal nightspot in Evergreen has been shuttered under a state nuisance abatement order. Balls Night Club, located at 2753 Macedonia Church Road, was ordered closed by a Superior Court order this week. Balls and the Edge Lounge in Wilmington were closed after investigations by the Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) division and local authorities.
From the bizarre to boating, here are museums to explore in the Wilmington area
Museums are a great way to learn more about the history, art and culture of the area and beyond. New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties are home to more than a dozen museums, showcasing everything from vibrant artistry and historical architecture to the maritime history of the Cape Fear region. Here's a...
Wilmington musician scores soundtrack for major upcoming sports documentary
A Wilmington composer with a history of winning accolades for his music will soon see his latest project go in front of a worldwide audience. Nicolay, a Grammy-nominated, Dutch-born producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has lived in Wilmington since 2006 (his birth name is Matthijs Rook), scored the soundtrack for upcoming ESPN "30 for 30"...
Artist and Veterans showcase ‘Behind the Curtain’ art exhibit ahead of Memorial Day
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Friday evening was the opening night of a new art exhibit at ArtsWork in Wilmington. Charleen “Charlie” Baggett named her project “Behind the Curtains.”. The purpose of the project is to recognize and honor all veterans, but in particular, to honor an...
Wilmington chef discusses restaurant challenges, encourages diners to eat local
When Josh Petty opened Cast Iron Kitchen in 2016, he thought it was the ideal next step -- one that allowed him to bring the culinary skills he acquired in Charleston and Raleigh to the Wilmington breakfast-and-brunch scene, Petty’s wife Drea joined him in the venture full-time and even his daughter helps out at the host stand.
Ukranian Festival set for May 25 at Waterline Brewing Company
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The second annual Ukranian Festival in Wilmington is set for Saturday, May 25, at Waterline Brewing Company. The event is rain or shine and admission is free. It will run from noon to 6 p.m. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo will open the program at 1...
Former Wilmington resident's latest book chronicles 'Rednecks' in West Virginia
Former Wilmington resident Taylor Brown takes the long view of things. His first novel, "Fallen Land," was set in the Civil War. His "River of Kings" dealt, in part, with a French effort to plant a settlement in Georgia in the 1500s, before Walter Raleigh's "Lost Colony." "Gods of Howl...
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