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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?
The Bar at Castle Bay
The Howell family breathes new life into a country club hangout. Sharis and John Howell were living in Fuquay Varina last November when their kids, then students at the UNCW, told them about the golf course at Castle Bay Country Club in Hampstead. As avid golfers and members of a country club at home for 20 years, the couple decided to check it out.
‘Father’s Day gift became a blessing’: North Carolina man wins $250,000 lottery prize after buying ticket at Walmart
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — William Bon Viso, of Wilmington, won a $250,000 lottery prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. He usually gets scratch-offs as a Father’s Day gift from his aunt. This year, he got $20 cash, so he used the money to buy his own ticket and won his prize. “I […]
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.
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.
Cape Fear Rum Cake brings a taste of the islands to Wilmington
Danny Alvarez and Angela Piccinin have been putting smiles on faces in Wilmington since 2014 when they took over Cape Fear Rum Cake. It was originally opened in 2010 by Kris Bell and Richard Roehl, who were friends of Angela’s parents. They had started the rum cake business with a family recipe after leaving the corporate world. The company is named after the river basin that flows through Wilmington. It...
Water safety tips: What is the best color swimsuit for your child to wear?
(Gray News) – When it comes to a child’s swimwear, the color of the suit could make a huge difference for their safety. A viral photo from Prairie Lakes Healthcare System shows how different colored swimsuits show up under water. The photo compared 13 different colors of swimwear...
‘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.
UNCW chef wins gold in national competition
UNCW Dining Executive Chef Ryan Andress represented the Wilmington area last week and has now earned the gold medal at the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and Harvest Table Culinary Excellence Competition. Eight chefs from regional Aramark campuses met in Texas to compete for the national title at the Culinary Institute of...
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...
Food and dining create common bonds among readers | Allison Ballard
I once dated a guy who would say he wished he could take a pill instead of sitting down to eat a meal. He was a sometimes chef who was often disgruntled, so I’m sure there were some underlying issues behind his desire to get necessary daily nutrition requirements in an easy to consume form.
Vivace International Music Festival's Concerts Announced At The Wilson Center Series
Vivace Music Foundation has announced the fifth edition of the Vivace International Music Festival, hosted in Wilmington, North Carolina. The festival will begin on July 31st and will run through August 11th. Born in 2020, the Vivace Music Foundation continues its mission to create the most dynamic learning experiences for aspiring musicians, regardless of their financial resources, and to present world-class concerts to music lovers around the globe.
Watch Heavy Metal Horror Classic TRICK OR TREAT Where It Was Filmed
Our pals over at On Set Cinema are celebrating heavy metal horror with their final screening announcement for 2024. They’re bringing the 1986 cult classic Trick Or Treat to the hallowed halls of UNC Wilmington (aka Lakeridge High School) in Wilmington, North Carolina this fall. On Set Cinema is...
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