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Philadelphia weekend plans: Family-friendly activities on the water in Wilmington, Delco
PHILADELPHIA - Sunday is your day to do something outside this weekend. Plan for lots of light rain on Saturday. It'll be mostly wet in the morning on Saturday. That's when the light rain is steady. It'll start breaking up around lunchtime, becoming less steady, but we'll still have rounds of showers. Enough to call lunchtime pretty wet.
From big burgers to beer, this Wilmington restaurant looks to the future as it turns 10
Without telling too many people about it, James Smith quietly opened his restaurant in downtown Wilmington 10 years ago. “He just pulled the trigger,” said his brother, Dustin Smith. “It was just open, on Memorial Day.”. Smith brought Fork n Cork to local diners in the small, brick-lined...
NC Black Film Festival wraps up with closing film and awards ceremony
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 21st annual North Carolina Black Film Festival wraps up on Sunday. The festival will close at Cameron Art Museum on Sunday at 2 p.m. with an awards ceremony and a showing of the film “Arts, Beats, and Lyrics,” a documentary about a visual art and hip-hop show that began in Atlanta in 2004.
Far from 'slowing down,' a young Wilmington entrepreneur takes over company
At 25 years old, Jacob Ivey, a Wilmington entrepreneur, bought out his partner to acquire full ownership of Pool Scouts of Cape Fear, a pool service company offering cleanings and major repairs. Here's how it's going. How did you get started in the business?. Ivey started by working with Rob...
Softball Game Recap: South Brunswick Gets the Win
South Brunswick extended their postseason success on Friday against Havelock. They had just enough and edged the Havelock Rams out 2-1. The win was nothing new for South Brunswick as they're now sitting on eight straight. For Havelock's part, Salease George was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with...
From the archives: 'Mayfair' was once more to Wilmington than just a shopping center
It's been 20 years to the month since Mayfaire Town Center opened in Wilmington. The development off Military Cutoff Road features an array of shops, restaurants, a cinema and housing. Rewind back another 32 years, and Wilmington businesses would've called it 'Mayfair.'. According to the May 19, 1972, edition of...
Softball Recap: Havelock sees their postseason come to a close
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Havelock can now relate to. They fell just short of the South Brunswick Cougars by a score of 2-1 on Friday. Havelock's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Salease George made the most of her...
Wawa announces 10 locations planned to be opened in Wilmington area
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - During a press event on Tuesday, Wawa announced that there are 10 sites under contract to be Wawa locations in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. The company says it plans on breaking ground on at least three by the end of the year and open...
Georgia softball dominates UNC Wilmington in opening round of the NCAA Athens Regional
Georgia softball made a statement in its first game of the 2024 NCAA Athens Regional. In their home ballpark, the Bulldogs defeated Coastal Athletic Association champion UNC Wilmington 8-0 in five innings Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs walked the game off in the bottom of the fifth when Lyndi Rae Davis...
This land could have become Brunswick County's Mayfaire. Now it’s for sale.
Part of a Brunswick County property that was once considered for the construction of a Mayfaire-like development is on the market. According to a real estate listing, roughly 82 acres of land located in the 3900 block of N.C. 211 near St. James is for sale. The property is listed for over $7.2 million.
Ceremonies, events and more scheduled in recognition of Memorial Day
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Multiple events are scheduled in the coming weeks in commemoration of Memorial Day, May 27. On Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, the Richard H. Stewart, JR. American Legion Post 543′s Annual Poppy Distribution will take place at Lowe’s Hardware in Southport from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow Celebrates 15 Years of Saving Homeless Dogs and Cats in the Community
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow celebrates its 15th anniversary, dedicated to rescuing homeless animals. Attendees are encouraged to wear Luau attire for this Night of Hope. Since inception, it has raised over $70,000 for homeless animals. Guests will enjoy Polynesian Hula,...
Oak Island Beach Services Unit back for 2024 season
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Beach Services Unit is back on Oak Island for the 2024 summer season. This year, the unit is equipped with three new utility vehicles. It’s a civilian-staffed arm of the town’s police department. For people new to the island, they are a valuable resource.
Abandoned and derelict watercraft to be removed from Carolina Beach Harbor
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Abandoned and derelict watercraft will soon be removed from Carolina Beach Harbor, according to an announcement from the town. Per Carolina Beach, a NOAA Marine Debris Program grant was recently obtained by the town, allowing for the removals to take place. “Over the next few...
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