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Heavy downpours try and help severe drought conditions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some much-needed rain across beaches has dropped temperatures to the mid-80s. It will be hot and humid today inland in the low to mid-90s. The rain will most hug the beaches today along a stalled front. Severe drought in now in place for 16% of the area covered by the National Weather Service Wilmington including most of Florence and Marion counties and portions of Horry County. Severe drought has not occurred in this area in 12 years.
Kelly House, a resource for women struggling with addiction, closes
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Kelly House, which helped women struggling with addiction who were pregnant or had a child under 6 months old, closed on June 30. The house was built in 1988 and one of its founders, Mary Kelly, passed away in April. The program ultimately came to...
New business in the works for former brewery in downtown Wilmington
Renovations and the permitting process have started for a new brewery to come to downtown Wilmington. Bill and Jan Oden opened Oden Brewing Company in Greensboro in 2019 and are now in the process of adding a second brewery and taproom in the former New Anthem Beer Project space at 116 Dock St.
The Range Welcomes First Tenants On Oleander Drive
The Range, an Oleander Drive complex with 345 apartments and more than 12,000 square feet of commercial space, has begun welcoming new tenants. The project sits on 15 acres at 5026 Oleander Drive – land that once served as a driving range and is still bordered by Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. Tenants began moving into apartments at The Range in April, and the first commercial tenant expects to open its doors this summer, according to a news release issued Thursday.
The Audio Lab Acquired By Audio Advice
Audio Advice recently announced the acquisition of The Audio Lab, which has served the coastal Carolinas from its Wilmington store for over 30 years. “We are super excited to welcome The Audio Lab and its terrific team to the Audio Advice family. We believe this combination will allow us to provide the best of both companies to customers throughout the Carolinas,” said Scott Newnam, CEO of Audio Advice.
Allred prepares for college baseball with Sandhills Bogeys in ONSL
For former Chatham Charter baseball standout Aidan Allred, this summer has been an early introduction to what the college level looks like. Allred, an incoming freshman at Brunswick Community College, has spent his summer playing for the Sandhills Bogeys in the Old North State League, a summer league for college baseball players with 22 teams all over North Carolina.
What to do this weekend in Wilmington and surrounding areas
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further because the list of events down below are some that you won’t want to miss. Some exciting things happening this weekend is the launch of a new art exhibit at Airlie...
Major Food Chain Expanding in North Carolina, South Carolina
It’s always nice when more food options are available in your area, and now, the Carolinas are getting some new food spots. A major food chain is expanding in North Carolina and South Carolina, and I’m here for it. As it turns out, this food chain is actually opening 30 new restaurants in the Carolinas, so it’s a big deal.
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