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Sheetz to open first Wilmington-area location next week with freebies
A Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain will open its first location in the Wilmington area next week. Sheetz announced it would hold a grand opening for local residents to celebrate the opening of the store's first location in the area. Here's what you need to know. Where is the store?
WATCH: Crab Gets Revenge on Surfer in the Most Hilarious Way
Surfer/artist Sean Ruttkay was visiting one of Seaview Crab Company’s locations in North Carolina when he had a run in with a blue crab that wasn’t pleased with its new life situation. Let’s just say the crab got revenge. In a hilarious video posted to Instagram, Ruttkay...
Port City Foodies Newsletter: Waterfront dining and new restaurants
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. While food is fun, it's also serious business. I recently wrote something about how food coverage can be both a lens to view the local economy and a way to connect with others, which isn’t always easy to do. This week's news is a great example of both. You can click below, for example, for an idea of how...
Retired Wilmington teacher's young adult novel follows 'Brothers' living in Nazi Germany
Retired Wilmington teacher Susan Rizzo has written a young-adult novel to teach young readers about Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Rizzo's "Brothers" begins in 1937, in a small German town near the Polish border. Hans Wolf, 16, and his 12-year-old brother Danny enjoy playing in the woods. Eventually, they find a dog, Fritz, a...
Latin flavors and island vibes: 19 restaurant openings and closings in the Wilmington area
In recent weeks, the Wilmington area has seen more businesses open that offer sweet treats and cool beverages. But it's been an especially good month for new eateries with Latin flavors and Caribbean vibes. Unfortunately, a few food businesses have also closed. Here are the details. Restaurant openings and re-openings.
The Magic of Home Staging
The art and science of appealing to home buyers through strategic design. Home staging goes beyond simple decoration; it's a strategic marketing technique that turns a living space into a real estate product. This process involves not only design principles but also a deep understanding of buyer psychology. If you’ve...
‘Magical’ family fishing trips fueled Seth Vernon’s passions
I’m sure, since you’re reading this, that you like fishing or the outdoors, possibly even both. If I’m correct, have you ever wondered what the fishing is going to be like in the future, 10, 15, 20 or more years from now?. If you have, have you...
‘It’s a really lovely, laid-back vibe’
13th annual Surfalorus Film Festival coming to Jennette’s Pier in September. In the 1990s, Zach Hanner, one of the founding members of the Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington, started watching old classic VHS tapes of surf films. He was particularly drawn to the works of Bruce Brown, the creator of “Endless Summer,” which were more artsy compared to the typical frantic, punk rock-infused surf films of that era.
After court hearing, Wilmington Water Tours can stay on the Riverwalk
It’s an unusual sight for 70 people to gather in a court hallway on the fourth floor. Normally the space is reserved for small groups of attorneys, clients, and family members to have furtive conversations outside the courtroom. But Wednesday morning, the room was packed, the AC system struggling...
Cape Fear Cooking: Red, White and Blue salad for the Fourth of July
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT Anchor Bill Murray and Chef Gwen with Glow Academy put together a red, white and blue salad recipe on this edition of Cape Fear Cooking. You can watch the full segment above.
July-August 2024 Event Calendar
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this summer season. Cameron Arts Museum (CAM) Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park, July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16. Mary’s Art, July 11, 25; August 8. Galleries After Dark, July 11,...
2024 Best Arts, Entertainment & Shopping
As the “southeast’s largest home décor consignment store,” the Ivy Cottage carries the area’s best selection of fine antiques and vintage furniture, home accessories, and jewelry. Every style, from antique to modern, to one-of-a-kind and seasonal, can be found in their three cottages, warehouse, and showcase.
Helping Others to Make “Pour” Decisions
What Cape Fear Food & Wine Club sommelier Mike Summerlin wants you to know. If you're looking for an opportunity to enjoy and learn more about wines from around the world with like-minded folks, then the Cape Fear Food + Wine Club (CFFWC) on Market Street in Wilmington has what you're looking for.
Shelter pup with ‘frog like bark’ found his second chance by helping a family recover from their loss
Dexter had been sitting homeless at Adopt-An-Angel Shelter in Wilmington, North Carolina for months. Okay, so Dexter has a “frog like bark” and he’s a black dog, but the well-behaved and often referred to as a “turn key” pup, never even had an adoption offer.
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