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Four Wilmington Sharks make Coastal Plain League All-Star team
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – Four Sharks have made the CPL All-Star team. Second baseman Caleb Johnson is one of the best base stealers in the CPL. He has 20 so far this season. Infielder Trace Wilhoite has been making a living at the plate. He leads the sharks in both home runs and runs batted in. Pitcher Greyson Linderman has been shut down on of the bullpen this season, he has more strikeouts than innings pitched and has a save. Starting pitcher Travis Lavendier has 4 wins in his 6 starts.
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?
Where to watch fireworks tonight in the Wilmington area
Fireworks on July 4th symbolize the spirit of freedom and commemorating when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. You can see spectacular fireworks at three three places in the Wilmington area on Independence Day. City of Wilmington. The city of Wilmington presents the 4th of July Fireworks along...
Fundraiser set for restoration of Carolina Beach hermit mural
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – Local groups are partnering to hold a fundraiser to restore the hermit mural “School of Common Sense” at The Last Resort from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. You will be able to meet the artist, and there will...
City of Wilmington setting up for annual Independence Day Fireworks show
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Wednesday afternoon, WWAY stopped by the area where workers loaded up fireworks for the city of Wilmington’s Fourth of July celebration Thursday night. This year, on the border of New Hanover County, they are using a “Wilmington only” firework crew to create the display....
Coastal BUDS to host iCan Bike Camp
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome is set to host its iCan Bike Camp from July 22 to 26 at the First Baptist Church Activity Center in Wilmington. “iCan Bike Camp is a week-long program for individuals ages 8 and up with disabilities. Each rider learns to ride a two-wheel bicycle with the help of iCan Shine-trained instructors and volunteers. Coastal BUDS is seeking volunteers to support riders. Thirty individuals with disabilities and more than 60 volunteers are expected to participate in the camp,” a Coastal BUDS announcement states.
Wilmington Water Tours can continue operations from Riverwalk dock, judge rules
Wilmington Water Tours will be allowed to continue operating from a dock along the Cape Fear River after a judge's ruling Wednesday. Dozens of community members gathered at the New Hanover County Courthouse Wednesday for a pivotal hearing central to a lawsuit poised to effect the business' operations. Wilmington Water...
Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina
RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its drought classifications across the state, and introduced the severe drought classification, or D2, for 10 counties. DMAC classified Beaufort, Bertie, Columbus, Craven, Greene, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Stokes and Wayne counties as in Severe […] The post Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina appeared first on Washington Daily News.
North Carolina artist Maud Gatewood's work on display at BRAHM
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s most popular artist’s life work is on display. “The Hard Edge and the Soft Line: A Retrospective of Maud Gatewood” exhibition opened at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum in June. It tells the story of the renowned painter.
Tribal recreational marijuana sales begin in North Carolina
CHEROKEE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Adult members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and other federally recognized tribes can now buy recreational marijuana. Great Smoky Cannabis Co., a dispensary that opened in Cherokee in April, made its first legal sale of adult-use cannabis on the Fourth of July. Tribal...
“Our State, Our Wellbeing” searched for solutions to suicide
Three words, displayed with photos of program participants at June’s statewide summit on suicide prevention, summed up Carolina Across 100’s yearlong “Our State, Our Wellbeing” program: “WE SEE YOU.”. “That was completely the idea of our students,” said Anita Brown-Graham, the Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished...
Heading to the DMV? Expect to pay more in fees now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolinians heading to the DMV can expect to pay a bit more for certain services like renewing their licenses. Per state law, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, “based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years,” according to a release from the DMV.
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Economic development group taps Duke Energy executive to lead industry recruitment efforts
NC East Alliance, a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties in eastern North Carolina, has announced the addition of Donna Phillips as the vice president of industry engagement and recruitment. Phillips will lead the organization’s efforts to better engage existing and new industries in education, workforce and economic development initiatives. This includes serving as a connector to industry for the STEM East Initiative, which aims to bring public school districts, community colleges and industry together to grow the future workforce of eastern North Carolina. ...
Henrietta Zalkind: We are stronger together after 30 years of service
This week starts the beginning of Down East Partnership for Children’s new fiscal year. While we are excited to celebrate 30 years of service to this community, it also brings a variety of challenges. The child care crisis continues, as hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid for child care centers and homes across North Carolina come to an end. This is creating a gap in child care funding in the state. While there may be some funding to provide a stop gap for...
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