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Major grocery chain to close one of its Wilmington locations
One location of a grocery chain in Wilmington is scheduled to close soon. Lowes Foods, located at 805 Pine Grove Drive, will close by the end of August, according to a news release from Capture Public Relations & Marketing. The decision is part of Alex Lee LLC, Lowes Foods parent company, and its broader company growth strategy. ...
Headed to the beach this summer? Use extreme caution
Recent drownings along the North Carolina coast remind us that we always need to use extra caution when we’re around bodies of water. Earlier this month, a teenage girl got caught in a rip current and drowned at Ocean Isle Beach. A few days later a 57-year-old drowning victim died at Surf City. I’ve seen news reports saying that there were nearly 200 rip current rescues along North Carolina’s beaches...
Maximizing your grocery budget? Here's how prices compare across 7 Wilmington stores
Trying to maximize your grocery budget when you head to the store? You might want to take a closer look at the price tag next time you're wandering the aisles. Food-at-home prices, also known as grocery store or supermarket purchases, are expected to rise one percent overall in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. But what are the current costs of items locally?
Wilmington teen hits the right notes at national singing competition
Chase Barnette hates to lose. Whether it’s on the basketball court, in a state track and field meet, or at a national singing competition, the recent Coastal Christian High School graduate wants to come out on top. “I hate losing more than I like winning,” Barnette explained. ...
See The Black Crowes in Wilmington
They ain’t done yet! WSFL welcomes The Black Crowes to Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington on Wednesday, October 9! Part of the Reeds Jewelers Concert Series. The Black Crowes are bringing their Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise) to NC and tickets are on sale now. Click here for info and to purchase. Continuing the momentum from the wildly successful release of their first album in 15 years, legendary rock band The Black Crowes announced, ‘Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)’ – set to hit 22 additional cities in North America this fall and winter alongside Aerosmith’s ‘Peace Out’ tour, in which the band will continue to serve as special guests.
Musical ‘Godspell’ to be performed at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Thalian Association Community Theatre is set to perform Godspell at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium from Aug. 15-25. “Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”,” a TACT announcement states.
Potbelly to Open Second Wilmington, North Carolina, Restaurant
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced today its second Wilmington, N.C. location at Mayfaire, the city’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Opening, Friday, July 19, it will provide the first 100 fans to the shop a free sandwich coupon for their next visit. This new shop joins the already popular existing Wilmington location near the New Hanover Regional Medical Center and features a drive-thru. Additionally, delivery will be available locally, including service to areas like Wrightsville Beach and Landfall.
You're 'Beautiful': Audience eats up Opera House's rendition of 'The Carole King Musical'
You know the songs, from poppy classics like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" to such timeless soft-rock anthems as "(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman." But there's always a story behind the song(s), and Wilmington's Opera House Theatre Co. does a bang-up job of telling those stories with its production of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," which recounts the life and work of songwriting legend Carole King. The show runs at Thalian Hall through...
Press Release: July 17, 2024
Mary Bradley, WHQR Gallery Coordinator & Development Director. The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is pleased to announce the opening of “Color Currents,” a bold, bright and refreshing take on watercolors by local artists Elizabeth Sheats and Maya Murano, on Friday, July 26, 2024. WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA –...
Cape Fear Museum Elects Officers, New Board Members
At its annual meeting in June, Cape Fear Museum Associates Inc. honored retiring board members, elected officers and chose six new board members. Rob Cameron, Terry Espy, Lisa Leath, Karl Ricanek Jr. and Ronna Zimmer retired from the board after six years of service, according to a news release. Dan Owen retired after 12 years of service to Cape Fear Museum – six on the Advisory Board and six on the Associates Board.
Delaware Shakespeare presents Julius Caesar
This summer, all roads lead to Rome, as portrayed by Delaware Shakespeare in Wilmington’s Rockwood Park. For its 22nd year of outdoor theater, the company opened with a finely mounted production of Julius Caesar, one of the Bard’s shorter plays—and one of his darkest. In ancient Rome,...
Swifties ‘Shake It Off’ at Taylor Swift silent disco in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Taylor Swift silent disco was held in Wilmington on Sunday. The event was held at Bull City Ciderworks, With Swifties shaking it off in silence to celebrate swift’s most recent release of “Tortured Poets Department.” Three DJs played three separate channels, allowing attendees to choose the music they most enjoy.
The Gardens Of SENC Earns National Distinction
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina in Willard earned the designation of Proven Winners Signature Garden, making it the 11th in the U.S. "Thanks to the trust and support in Proven Winners [a plant brand] demonstrated by The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina leadership and staff, wholesale nursery and garden center Johnson Nursery and the gardens’ development team, this new Signature Garden will leverage its conservation goals with its expansion plan to broaden awareness and attendance for those who will enjoy the nature trails, waterways and wooded areas in their future plans," according to a news release.
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