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Wilmywood is back: Film industry is heating up in southeastern North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - For the past few months, Johnny Griffin has looked out his window and seen empty sound stages. As director of Wilmington’s Regional Film Commission, his office overlooks Cinespace Studios, a film production company in Wilmington. After the pandemic, strikes by actors and writers put the...
Best Wilmington Chinese Restaurants in NC
When exploring the best Wilmington Chinese restaurants, you’ll find a culinary landscape rich in flavor and tradition. Wilmington, NC, is home to several exceptional Chinese eateries, each offering its own unique take on authentic Chinese cuisine. Among these, Szechuan 132, Kyoto Asian Grille, and Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant stand out for their commitment to quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction. These are some of the best Wilmington Chinese restaurants that prepare some of the best Chinese food in Wilmington, NC. These restaurants not only provide a taste of classic Chinese dishes but also showcase the diversity and depth of Chinese food culture in Wilmington.
Dogs invited to swim at Pooch Plunge at Robert Strange Park pool
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced the dates for this year’s pooch plunge at the Robert Strange Park pool at 410 S 10th St. Sept. 4 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 5 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 6 (3:30 to 7:30p.m.) Sept. 7 (noon to...
Taylor Swift tribute band to perform at the Wilson Center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Taylor Swift tribute band Let’s Sing Taylor is set to perform at the Wilson Center Thursday, Aug. 29, according to a CFCC announcement. The show will begin at 7 p.m. “Let’s Sing Taylor—A Live Band Experience is the ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift’s music,” CFCC...
How nature can help with your overall wellness in Wilmington
In 2021, a public health intern used this article to introduce us to Park Rx, using parks to encourage people to spend time outdoors for their overall health. This movement, which gained traction as pandemic restrictions were lifted and our national parks continue to see capacity visits, has led to a new...
Proximity Carolina Beach Announces New Commercial Tenants
Drift Coffee & Kitchen, K38 Baja Mexican Grill and Boombalatti’s Homemade Ice Cream are among a slate of local favorites expanding to Carolina Beach as part of Proximity Carolina Beach, a mixed-use project with 250 residential units and 35,000 square feet of commercial space. Other locally-based businesses, including Island...
Taste of Golf dinner set for Oct. 10 at Shell Island Resort
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Taste of Golf event at Shell Island Resort is set for Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the resort’s ballroom. Attire is coastal casual vacation wear, but swimsuits are not recommended. The event is 21+ and tickets are available online...
Port City Life Newsletter: We've got the drama, plus news and weekend options
Since its earliest days, Wilmington has been a theater town. The Port City's longest-serving troupe, the Thalian Association, dates its origins to 1788, and the Thalians are (very) active to this day: Its production of "Godspell" ends its run on Sunday (see below). Two other shows, musical "Fiddler on the Roof" and...
Backyard BBQ: Making a ‘swineapple’ by grilling pork in a pineapple
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - On this edition of Backyard BBQ, WECT’s Bill Murray and Jon Barber with Wilmington Grill work on making ‘swineapple’ on the grill. Swineapple is pork cooked inside a pineapple on the grill: an easy crowd-pleasing way to serve pork infused with that pineapple flavor.
Take 5 with Jan Brewington
JAN BREWINGTON has been involved with the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History since the early days. She was the second director of the museum until 2003 and returned as a board member in 2021. “Over my time with the museum, some things have changed, and some have remained the same,” she says, especially this past year when the museum faced eviction from the home it had since 1998. The museum moved out of one of the two historical cottages it leased from the town, operating now just out of the Myers Cottage on West Salisbury Street. Brewington’s roots in Wrightsville Beach are deep. She grew up there, living in the apartment above the police station where her father was police chief M.E. “Stinky” Williamson. In 2003, she became a Realtor and opened her own firm, Dram Tree Realty, in 2016.
Port City Foodies Newsletter: Bourbon, popcorn and date nights
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. When summertime beverages come to mind, bourbon isn’t usually my go-to. August weather typically means something light and refreshing. I’ve been on a matcha lemonade kick lately. But it’s been an unseasonably cool week, and one filled with bourbon news. First, I got to try the Bourbon & Tea cocktail at the new Tempo.33 piano lounge. It’s an ideal...
WWAY’s Hannah Patrick, local comedian judging ‘Lip Sync for the Cure’ with $500 top prize
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — You have a chance to win $500 and support a great cause at the Lip Sync for the Cure event in Wilmington on Saturday. You can register to participate in the lip sync competition up until the day of the event. The top prize is $500 with the runner up receiving $100. Organizers say you can also use props during your performance.
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