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New vet hospital proposed for Brunswick County

A new animal facility is planning to set up shop in Brunswick County. Headwaters Engineering of the Cape Fear, PLLC, submitted a site plan for a new veterinary hospital near Southport and Oak Island . While the facility could bring more veterinary space, veterinary workers say the county needs more. Despite the population growth over the last two decades, Brunswick has less than 10 animal hospitals. Three of the facilities reside in the Southport area and none are open 24-hours. If emergency care is needed outside of operating hours, often 8 p.m. to 5 p.m., residents must travel to Wilmington. Some pet owners will even drive to Raleigh or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, River Road Animal Hospital Office Manager Morgan Dillard said. Dillard said the county could use more veterinary facilities, veterinarians and staff, especially a 24/7 emergency care facility. Though the hospital is expanding roughly triple the size due to the business outgrowing the existing building, Dillard expects the bigger facility will quickly reach capacity. "We are fully booked," Dillard said. One of the biggest challenges veterinary facilities face is staffing, said Dillard, noting finding and supporting enough adequate staff is a problem that stretches across the nation. Increases

Brunswick County, NC · 1d

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‘Very dangerous area’: Driver calls for changes to Independence Boulevard median

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman who struck a median on Independence Boulevard while driving home at night says she’s concerned other drivers could hit it, too. Stephanie Daniels said she did not see the median as she approached Carolina Beach Road on Oct. 30, and the collision caused more than $3,000 in damage to her car.

Wilmington, NC · 1d
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Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

Wilmington, NC · 1d
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Veteran-owned Leland restaurant gives back on Veterans Day

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - Before John White was serving barbecue in Leland, he was serving in the Army. Now, the co-owner of The Pit Backyard Barbeque is giving back to others who served. For Veterans Day, the restaurant offered free meals to service members and their families. Finding a new...

Leland, NC · 1d
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Wilson Center announces 2027 music, comedy performances

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three performances for 2027, including a concert featuring Texas singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. The lineup also includes the Bored Teachers comedy tour and comedian Henry Cho’s “It’s What I Do” tour....

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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This No-Frills Seafood Shack In North Carolina Serves Crab Cakes Worth Waiting In Line For

There are moments in life when the universe hands you exactly what you need, and one of those moments is the first time you bite into a crab cake at Provision Company in Southport, North Carolina. This cheerful, unpretentious seafood shack sitting right on the water has built a reputation...

Southport, NC · 1d

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Mens Basketball loses second consecutive away game

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell to 1–2 on the season after a 91-73 loss to the 3-0 UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Wednesday. Head coach Rob Senderoff had high praise for the Seahawks after Kent’s win last week, acknowledging them as a tough opponent. “We have...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Wilmington Says It Will Not Waive an Estimated $122,000 Mitigation Fee for Six 100-Year-Old Live Oaks Slated to Come Down at the 550-Unit Hillcrest Redevelopment

Wilmington's city manager won't waive an estimated $122,000 mitigation fee for six 100-year-old live oaks at the 550-unit Hillcrest redevelopment.

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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Michelin Found This North Carolina Pizza Hiding Behind a Tiny Alley Window

Some of the best meals in North Carolina start with a little confusion, like wondering if you are even in the right spot. You follow your nose past shops and murals, and suddenly there is a small walk-up window with a wood-fired oven glowing behind it. The pizza that comes...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Brunswick County nonprofit seeks funds for mobile laundry trailer

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — For families without a stable place to live, clean clothes can be hard to come by. A Brunswick County nonprofit is raising money for a new mobile laundry trailer to continue offering free washes. Tina Bowen, who runs Suds of Love, said the current truck...

Brunswick County, NC · 22h

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Jenelle Evans' Ex-Husband Courtland Rogers Arrested Over Stolen Sneakers

Jenelle Evans' Ex-Husband Courtland Rogers Arrested Over Stolen Sneakers

Wilmington, NC · 23h

Charlotte Observer

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Mystery fish caught off NC coast sets a ‘new species state record,' officials say

A fisherman accidentally set a “new species state record” in North Carolina when he caught an oval-shaped fish that no one on the charter boat could identify. Jim Bickerstaff was about 45 miles off Southport, fishing in 140 feet of water when something on his 80-pound test line started fighting back. The elongated fish he pulled aboard the Oak Island Fishing Charter weighed just over 6 pounds, and was 25.5 inches long and 17 inches around, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries said in a Nov. 10 news release. It has been identified as a unicorn filefish, and it represented a new species for the state’s record keeping. “The truth is, none of us knew what type of fish it was. I’ve been fishing offshore for years, and our captain goes out there more than anybody I know. None of us had ever seen one, and none of us knew what to call it,” Bickerstaff told The Charlotte Observer. “I would love to claim that I’m quite the amazing angler who searched all his life to catch this great white whale, but that would be untrue as I was unaware of this fish’s existence. I actually used the Fish Rules

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Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region. The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Brunswick County Public Utilities returns to chloramines as disinfectant

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County water customers may notice a temporary change in the taste or smell of their water as the county returns to using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. The water remains safe to use, according to the Brunswick County Public Utilities Department. The transition from...

Brunswick County, NC · 23h

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UNCW student removed from campus after suspected concealed camera found in dorm bathroom

In a message sent Wednesday afternoon, UNCW told students about a “troubling incident of student privacy in Pelican Hall.”. “On Tuesday, Nov. 10, students notified Housing and Residence Life staff about a suspicious device in a single-occupancy, fourth-floor bathroom,” according to a message from the Office of University Relations on behalf of UNCW Police, Housing and Residence Life, Title IX Office, and other offices and student support services.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

Star News

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Merrick's lead narrows in NC House race after provisional votes counted

The inclusion of provisional and absentee ballots has slimmed the margin in a tight race for N.C. House District 20 ahead of the official results. New Hanover County Board of Elections counted the additional 1,036 provisional and 90 absentee ballots on Nov. 10. Democrat Tim Merrick holds the lead with 22,160 votes at 50.09% of the electorate — 81 votes ahead of Republican Dane Scalise, who holds 22,079 votes, or 49.91%. Merrick initially led by 101 votes. The results are unofficial until the county canvass on Friday, Nov. 13. The race is eligible for a recount upon request from Scalise. Following the results on election night, Scalise declined to comment on a potential recount. According to the State Board of Elections, a candidate who did not win in a non-statewide contest can demand a recount if the difference between a winning candidate and the candidate demanding the recount is 1% or less of the total votes cast in the contest. Any mandatory recounts would be completed by county boards after the county canvass and should be completed prior to the state canvass. Another close race: Rouzer holds slim lead after provisional votes counted for District 7 Election Night: How New

New Hanover County, NC · 2d

Parent Diaries

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Keith and Katherine Hamm, in Their Late 60s, Have Adopted Three Children From Foster Care in Calabash, N.C., Years After Losing Their Son and Daughter-in-Law

Keith and Katherine Hamm of Calabash, N.C., lost their son and daughter-in-law in 2016. In their late 60s, they have adopted three children from foster care. The post Keith and Katherine Hamm, in Their Late 60s, Have Adopted Three Children From Foster Care in Calabash, N.C., Years After Losing Their Son and Daughter-in-Law appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Calabash, NC · 2d

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Wilmington braces for a bitter freeze: Plants at risk

Wilmington-area residents should prepare for freezing temperatures this weekend, some of the coldest since last winter. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a cold weather briefing, with temperatures dropping into the 30s Friday evening and freeze and frost possible through the weekend. What is the forecast for each day?

Wilmington, NC · 21h

Star News

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Brunswick's utility needs lead to property disputes and court fights

(This story has been updated to add new information.) As Brunswick County scrambles to expand water and sewer infrastructure for rapid growth , the county is increasingly finding itself in court over the cost of acquiring private property. Though county records report taking of property by eminent domain to support growth, tension has risen between public infrastructure needs and property owners' disputes over compensation. County meeting minutes show commissioners authorizing condemnation authority at least four times between 2024 and October 2026. The actions involve projects ranging from wastewater improvements to reclaimed-water infrastructure and a future drinking-water reservoir. Though the county is focused on utility needs, residents are challenging compensation offers and the scope of property rights being acquired. "Brunswick County has in the last fifteen years primarily used the condemnation process for the acquisition of utility easements," County Communications Director Meagan Kascsak said. "The county uses easements when there is not enough room in the NCDOT rights-of-way for additional utility lines or the expansion of pump stations." In July 2025, commissioners authorized the acquisition of easements on three parcels "up to and including condemnation" following a closed-session discussion about property acquisition. Those parcels later became the subject of court actions

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

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Mars to Invest $1.4 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Next Year

Mars Inc., the food giant that owns the M&M's, Cheez-It and Royal Canin brands, announced plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and operations footprint in 2027. The company said that as part of the $1.4 billion commitment, early next year, it will invest more than...

Wilmington, NC · 3d