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36th annual Greek Festival kicks off in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The thirty-sixth 36th annual Greek Festival kicked off in Wilmington Friday morning. Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on South College Rd. is once again hosting the three-day event. You can park and walk around the festival grounds, or stay in your car to pick up...
New mystery thriller set in Carolina Beach makes for a pleasant beach reach
Beach house renovations can cause all sorts of headaches. You never know what you'll find behind the walls: mold, or maybe a dead body. That's the set-up for "A Caper on Carolina Beach: A Beach House Mystery" by Seth Sjostrom, a 1993 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington who revisited the area for his 2021 novel "Back to Carolina."
Food news and best burgers, as reader poll ends this weekend
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. It was a busy week for food news, including getting deets about the Cargo District food hub. The StarNews also launched its first food poll a couple of weeks ago and thousands of readers have already voted for one of 20 contenders for best burger. Have you cast your ballot? Read more below.
Wawa talks company culture, plans to bring at least 10 stores to the Wilmington area
The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain has an expansive vision for North Carolina, according to officials with the company. On Tuesday, Wawa hosted the first of a three-stop Community Partnership Tour in Wilmington to share more details about its plans to open 90 stores across the state, the first of which is set for Kill Devil Hills. ...
Town of Oak Island shares recommended budget, schedules public hearing
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Oak Island has published its recommended 2024-2025 budget online and scheduled a budget hearing. Per the town, there will be no tax rate increase and no increases in user fees for the enterprise funds. The town is meeting its policy to maintain a minimum fund balance of 40 percent.
Want to protest on local government property? Here are some things to know first.
With elections quickly approaching and people across the country gathering to protest in support of Palestine, New Hanover County has put together a list of the county's rules when it comes to protesting on county property. Assistant County Manager Lisa Wurtzbacher presented a summary of the county's rules and regulations during a New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier this month. ...
From classes to breads, this Wilmington bakery offers something for everyone
Baker Julia Castellano made the move from farmers markets to her storefront, Little Loaf Bakery & Schoolhouse, in 2022. At the time, she wanted to create a space to make her old-world style breads and a place for people to learn at 3410 Wrightsville Beach Ave. in Wilmington. Since then, she regularly has people...
Developers Mark Opening Of $78M Apartment Project At Riverlights
The latest batch of apartments at Riverlights has officially opened its doors, according to a news release from the developers. Sterling Group, an Indiana-based real estate company specializing in apartments and self-storage facilities, created the Argento at Riverlights in the 1,400-acre master-planned community on River Road in Wilmington. A $78...
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