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Pine Valley UMC hosts Christmas Eve meal
No matter how close or far away your family is, there’s one place everyone is welcome this Christmas Eve.
Free trees: homeowners can pick up trees to replace ones lost to Hurricane Florence
Hundreds of trees will be given to homeowners on Sat., Dec. 14
Pleasure Island neighbors invite you to tour their homes this holiday season
Take a self guided tour through some of Pleasure Island's most beautiful homes
‘Elf’ cast will spread Christmas cheer in Wilmington
The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
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Vintage store owner is a wonder when it comes to reduce, reuse, recycle
Kelsey Gibbs has “reduce, reuse, recycle” down to a science and wants to inspire others to use less
‘Pretty is as pretty does,’ says salon owner who made her business more sustainable
An industry that’s supposed to make others beautiful creates a big mess. That’s why one salon owner is taking action to cut down on what she tosses in the trash and she hopes the trend spreads.
Trash to treasure artist dumpster dives and collects beach pollution for inspiration
A trained architect, Robert Anderson’s quest to turn trash into art started when he was walking along the coast during a beach renourishment project and saw trash being brought to the surface
Shuckin’ Shack shares recipe for Low Country Boil
The Shuckin’ Shack stopped in to the WECT kitchen Tuesday to share an easy, delicious one pot meal!
Start your holidays on the right track by making a stop at the Christmas Train and Light Spectacular
The event kicks off Friday, Nov. 29, at the Wilmington Railroad Museum at 505 Nutt St.
Foster parents needed as our region still grapples with opioid crisis
New Hanover County has more 400 children and Brunswick County has about 120 children who are in the foster care system
Explore to possibilities of the present with ‘Awakening’
A performance promised to stir a palate of emotions will be presented this week in Wilmington.
Beauty pageant has a plot twist
All of the contestants have one thing in common
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church hosts its second annual German Christmas Market this weekend
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church hosts its second German Christmas Market this weekend
Director wins award for film about uncle’s brain injury
"That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" is screening during the 2019 Cucalorus Festival in Wilmington.
Musical comedy at Cucalorus looks at online toxicity and superfandom through the eyes of four online gamers
The musical, Push the Point, follows four online gamers through their squad-based mission
'The MisEducation of Bindu’ marks a return to Cucalorus for Indian character
A character first introduced in a short film at Cucalorus returns to the festival.
PinkSocks founder spreads message of empathy, connection and kindness during keynote speech at Cucalorus
Cucalorus keynote speaker, Nick Adkins, is the co-founder of Pinksocks Life, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting human connection around the world by socially supporting other public charities.
Spotlight on Cucalorus: ‘Black Barbie’ looks at introduction of diverse doll
A film that looks at the creation of the first Black Barbie is part of the Cucalorus festival.
Donation drive will help animals in need after Hurricane Dorian
Help pets in the Bahamas still struggling after the hurricane
Kick off Cucalorus with the Visual/Sound/Walls Opening Night Party
This week, Cucalorus celebrates 25 years in Wilmington; it kicks off Wednesday with a show that mixes music, live performance, film and dance
Film and dance come together for annual Dance-a-lorus
Dance-a-lorus became so popular in its first year at Cucalorus, it’s hard to imagine the festival without it
Rise & Shine: The Inspiration Lab’s conference will bring together working women
The Inspiration Lab is a professional women’s organization that gives other women the tools to find balance and grow in both their personal and professional lives
Cucalorus celebrates its 25th year in Wilmington
This year, Cucalorus celebrates 25 years of bringing filmmakers together in Wilmington for a festival that includes movies, stage performances and thought-provoking discussions
Neon bikes to light up the night in Carolina Beach for a good cause
The Carolina Beach Bar Club organized the Neon Bike Brigade Fundraiser, which is on Nov. 9 at Carolina Beach Lake Park
Event lets you feel fabulous and thrifty at the same time
New items donated by Protocol, Fisherman's Wife and Bevello are for sale, as well as gently used clothing, children's items, household goods, furniture, home decor and other items donated by JLW members and sustainers
First Act: 'The Exonerated’ tells the stories of wrongly convicted death-row prisoners
The play follows each individual’s story from arrest through release, including life after death row.
UNCW celebrates cultures from every continent at annual iFest
UNCW’s annual Intercultural Festival is a celebration of world cultures featuring music and dance, food and informational booths representing more than 25 countries
Polka! The Polish Festival returns this year after Florence forced organizers to cancel last year
From pierogi to polka, all things Polish will be celebrated Saturday at the St. Stanislaus Church Polish Festival in Castle Hayne.
Rape Crisis Center cautions to avoid victim blaming in light of assaults on men downtown
Chelsea Croom, the supervisor of the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons, said in light of the reports of attacks on men in downtown Wilmington, she wanted to remind the community to avoid victim blaming and, instead, focus on sexual assault prevention.
Communities In Schools of Cape Fear to hold Blue & White Bash to raise money for its mission
Volunteers from Communities In Schools of Cape Fear work to surround students with a community of support
Largest coastal outdoor art show in North Carolina returns to Wilmington
New Hanover County Arboretum and the Wilmington Art Association present Art in the Arboretum
Nonprofit group, Be The Adult, teaches calm and effective parenting skills
Be The Adult is a nonprofit organization that mentors parents, with the hope that children will grow into their best selves. The group has a fundraiser this weekend.
Art walk planned for historic Carolina Place/Ardmore neighborhood
The Historic Streetcar District of downtown Wilmington will host the community’s first art walk this weekend
Halloween show highlights the lighter side of the things that go bump in the night
The latest show from Pineapple-Shaped Lamps, Laughing in the Dark, comes to the stage tomorrow at the Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre inside Thalian Hall
The Carousel Center Beer & Wine Festival makes changes to accommodate larger crowd
The festival has two sessions this year; One is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the second is from 5 to 9 p.m.
STEM Activity Days planned to get children interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers
Educators and business leaders will come together for a day dedicated to inspiring children to pursue careers in the STEM fields
Biennial faculty exhibition shows off the talents of UNCW staff
UNCW's biennial faculty exhibition begins October 24
Kure Beach hosts pet-friendly Howl-O-Ween event
Put your pet’s costume on (if they will let you) and head to Kure Beach for the community’s first-ever Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest
New Wilmington theatre troupe will make its debut this week with ‘Showstoppers’
A new branch of the Opera House Theatre Company called the Third Act Players will make their Wilmington debut this October with their production of Showstoppers.
First at Four Recipe: Easy pumpkin tiramisu
This delicious dessert will certainly win the heart of every fall food fanatic!
Actors in ‘Puffs’ plan to cast a spell on audiences
It's a show about kids with certain magical powers, attending a certain school for witches and wizards
Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow invites community to learn more about Native American culture
The 49th annual Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow gives the community a chance to learn more about the culture, art and lives of Columbus County’s Native American tribe.
Flu shot fact and fiction
MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner Annie Krzan joined us on WECT News First at Four to dispel common myths about the flu vaccine
Magazine that showcases the people, places of North Carolina launches new feature
'Our State Magazine' goes beyond the paper edition with 'An Island of Your Own.'
‘Driving Without Privilege’ lecture examines the locations, importance and continued legacy of ‘The Green Book’
Historian Lettie Shumate said 50 Wilmington locations were included in The Green Book, a guidebook for African American travelers, published annually by Victor H. Green from 1936 to 1966.
‘Jitney’ explores the issues of gentrification, reconciliation and survival for African Americans in the 1970s
A group of men drive illegal taxi cabs in a neighborhood where other drivers refuse to go in 'Jitney', a show that gives audiences a look at a slice of African American life in the 1970s
Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass and the taste of BBQ at a weekend festival
The Cape Fear Bluegrass and BBQ Festival is a celebration of bands, food and beer from around the region
Children of the 80’s can relive their youth at Cape Fear Museum event
A totally tubular event will raise money for the Cape Fear Museum
Jamie Lee Curtis announces arrival in Wilmington for ‘Halloween Kills’
Jamie Lee Curtis is in Wilmington to film the latest installment of the "Halloween" movie. The actress posted a picture on Twitter from the set.
Parents and educators invited to free workshops about dyslexia
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, which is aimed at creating awareness and improving the understanding of the conditio
Two new film-related master’s programs at UNCW now accepting applications
The M.A. in film studies and M.F.A. in filmmaking have opened enrollment until February 2020.
A fur-raising adventure: ‘Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids’ stars 22 children
"Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids" will be on stage on Oct. 11 and 12.
New podcast takes listeners inside New Hanover County Schools
"The NHCS Podcast: Voices of the District" will have a new episode each month. It features educators, administrators and staff.
First at Four recipe: Brownies that are good for you? Yes, please
Yoga studio owners, Tamal and Victoria Dodge, say a well-rounded yoga practice includes a conscious approach to eating. The couple published a new cookbook, "The Yoga Plate," which includes more than 100 healthy recipes organized according to a yoga practice.
Riverfest celebrates 40 years as one of Wilmington’s most popular festivals
Riverfest was created in February 1979, by a group of Wilmingtonians interested in showcasing downtown Wilmington and the Cape Fear River
Elementary school student from Wilmington lands role on new Netflix show
Gavin Munn, a fifth grade student in Wilmington, can be seen on HBO’s "The Righteous Gemstones" and on Netflix’s "Raising Dion"
High-flying event dogs (and their owners) will enjoy
Bark in the Park is a treat for both dogs and their humans
Upcoming events will give Special Olympics athletes a chance to shine
The Special Olympics New Hanover County has a few upcoming events that will highlight the hard work and dedication of its athletes
Spend the day with pirates without spending a gold doubloon
Learn about the history of pirates in the Cape Fear region at the Feast of the Pirates this weekend
Actor Judd Nelson talks about upcoming performance of ‘Love Letters’ and why he thinks a ‘Breakfast Club’ reboot isn’t possible
Actor Judd Nelson hasn’t been to Wilmington since filming "From the Hip" in 1986. He'll return next month for "Love Letters" on stage at UNCW.
Artist’s exhibit tells the story of a passionate explorer of the creative life
"Opening the Curtain: Fifty Years of Image, Word and Song" features the works of Brian H. Peterson. It includes images, personal books, videos and samples of the scholarly work he did as a museum curator.
Lakefest event features lessons on science, nature and outdoor recreation
Lakefest celebrates the wildlife, recreational activities at Greenfield Lake