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PBS sets premiere date for Wilmington 1898 documentary
A documentary project from PBS on the Wilmington 1898 massacre will premiere later this year. With the working title of "Wilmington 1898: An American Coup," the documentary is scheduled to air on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 9 p.m., according to a PBS news release. It will be part of the network's American Experience history series and available to stream for free simultaneously with broadcast on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS App.
Perry’s Emporium opened a new location and at the grand opening there’ll be major savings
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - For 33 years, Wilmington has been shopping at Perry’s Emporium for their diamonds. Now they’re making it easier for people in Pender County with their new location in Hampstead. This family-owned business steals the hearts of Wilmington when it comes to diamonds...
Brunswick County sports: Coaches pay, gate revenue for 2023-24 school year
After evaluating New Hanover and Pender County's athletic revenue for the past school year, it's time to visit Brunswick County. Brunswick County is home to over 153,000 residents and has become one of North Carolina's and the nation's fastest-growing counties in recent years. Three public high schools - North, South, and West Brunswick -...
Beaufort Community College celebrates first barber academy graduates
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Five Eastern Carolina graduates will soon be hoping to leave their mark on the barbering industry. The Beaufort County Community College celebrated the graduation of its first Barber Academy. The five graduates, Ricky Dunlop-Beacham, Antonio Guilford, Willie Lewis, Jamari Nelson, and Khahliya White completed 1500 hours,...
Medical device maker Nipro expected to invest $400M, hire 232 in Pitt County
Japanese medical device maker Nipro Corp. is poised to announce a roughly $400-million expansion that is expected to bring more than 230 jobs to Pitt County. The Osaka, Japan-based company has been the subject of incentives discussions with state and local officials, people familiar with the company's plans told WRAL on Tuesday. An announcement on the deal is expected as early as Wednesday.
College Road Shopping Center Sells For $8.5M
Investors on Friday bought a 48,000-square-foot shopping center in Wilmington for $8.5 million. The center, University Square Outlet Mall at 806 S. College Road, is home to New Saigon International Market, Apple Annie’s Bake Shop, Long Island Eatery and Wilmington Furniture & Mattress Co., among others. Cary-based AM Real...
Sheetz Opens First Wilmington, North Carolina-Area Convenience Store
Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area on July 9. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience-store chain’s new store is located at 17000 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, North Carolina. This is Sheetz’s southernmost c-store in North Carolina. Others in the state are located near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Durham...
‘Battle on the Beach’ Winner Revealed: Season 4 Finale Recap
HGTV’s hit show “Battle on the Beach” season 4 is officially in the books. After six weeks of competition, the three teams of designers were given one final chance to finish the exteriors and add the finishing touches to their coastal Oak Island, North Carolina homes before the final judging. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the three mentors — Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington, and Alison Victoria — as each of them has won one previous season, making the season 4 victor the first to two.
Wilmington City Council rejects offer for 4 downtown properties
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A surprise offer to buy several downtown Wilmington was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Wilmington City Council meeting. Dinosaur Holdings LLC offered $16 million for four pieces of property: the Market Street parking deck, Second Street parking deck, and the United Bank Building and its parking lot.
Team goals: Wilson Prep’s 5 starters all to play college hoops
Perhaps even more remarkable than Wilson Prep’s accomplishment of winning back-to-back state 1-A championships in basketball is that all six of its seniors are going to college. All five starters — Brandon Anderson, David Ellis, Ben Ferguson, Josh Hicks and Leslie Minter — have earned basketball scholarships, which may be unprecedented in Wilson County, while Khristian Woodard landed an academic […] The post Team goals: Wilson Prep’s 5 starters all to play college hoops first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
BackStreet Music Festival set for August 3 in Wallace
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The BackStreet Music Festival in Wallace invites the community to experience gospel, R&B, gogo band, jazz and country music on Saturday, August 3. You’re encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, shades and a hat with your family for the day to celebrate. The festival will...
Spring Lake regains financial control from state
After nearly three years, North Carolina’s Local Government Commission returned financial control to the town of Spring Lake, Cumberland County, last week. The LGC is chaired by State Treasurer Dale Folwell and staffed by the Department of State Treasurer. The LGC took control of the town’s finances in October...
Fire closes two restaurants in downtown Wilmington
Two restaurants in downtown Wilmington are closed after a fire broke out Tuesday inside the building. According to a post on the Wilmington Fire Department's Facebook page, crews were called to a downtown business on South Front Street around 11:15 a.m. "Upon arrival, crews found that the fire had been...
ECU JUCO pitcher signee Michael Carpenter drafted by Minnesota Twins
East Carolina has seen its top incoming pitching prospect from the junior college ranks get drafted in the form of Madison College left-hander Michael Carpenter. The Hartland, Wisc., native was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round with the 338th overall pick. With the pick, Carpenter becomes the...
‘He set the standard’: State title-winning Westover coach Gene Arrington remembered
Former state title-winning Westover girls basketball coach GeneArrington died this past weekend after years of health issues, and the passing of the Wolverines legend has the entire city mourning the loss, according to Westover High School principal Dr. Vernon Lowery. Born in Greene County and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Arrington...
Judge refuses dismissal in case against commissioners
Martin County Commissioners Emily Biggs, Ronnie Smith and Chair Dempsey Bond were not successful in their attempt to end a lawsuit against them. The three commissioners are currently defending the lawsuit brought by a Martin County citizens group claiming the three commissioners violated the North Carolina Open Meeting Laws on numerous occasions. The plaintiffs in the case include Laurence Lilley Jr., Walter Whitfield, Mamie Bernadette Rodgers and Brent Roberson, along with Commissioners Skip Gurganus and Joe Ayers. ...
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