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As interactions with alligators increase along the NC coast, here's how to live with them
The large alligator tried not once, but twice to cross the ramp onto U.S. 17 near the Battleship North Carolina, eventually prompting the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office to intervene. A few days later, Carolina Beach police recently had to corral a small gator near a popular multi-use path back to a nearby pond.
Veterinary Hospital Opens; Mobile Grooming Franchise Expands
Having the last name “Pett” is a plus when opening a veterinary practice. But experience and demand were additional factors for veterinarian Scott Pett in the opening of Lanvale Animal Hospital in Leland. Pett and his wife, Deb Pett, co-owner of Lanvale Animal Hospital, opened the practice at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
A FEW FUN EVENTS IN LELAND/ WILMINGTON IN JULY
Are you looking for something to do in July? Wondering where to go to see fireworks for the 4th? Take a look at some fun things to consider!. July 2 – North Carolina Symphony, “Stars and Stripes” performance is at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. Tickets are $20.00 and up. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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