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Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 3:41 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Twenty years after founding Wilmington Ballet Company, Elizabeth Hester hangs up her ballet slippers
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Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 3:44 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Oyster lovers can find more places to recycle shells in Southeastern North Carolina
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Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 at 2:27 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Fill the Sleigh, a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Independence Mall
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Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 12:13 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
“Wartime Wilmington Week” will mark the city’s contributions to World War II, 80 years after the start of the war
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 4:35 PM EST
|By WECT Staff
In the museum’s new exhibit "Illumination 2021 Rebirth + Renewal," artists explored themes of “hope as well as trepidation connected to our collective pandemic experience.”
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 5:17 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
As we head into the holidays, infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on a slow climb in COVID-19 cases
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 5:25 PM EST
|By WECT Staff
Opera House Theatre Co. presents A Very Merry Mayfaire Christmas
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 4:43 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The First Tee Greater Wilmington will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an event that features a former PGA Tour player
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 3:27 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Canadian actress Katie Boland stars as twins in a film she both wrote and directed. “We’re All in this Together” will be screened at the Cucalorus Film Festival.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Ted Schaefer discusses his film "Giving Birth to a Butterfly," which will be featured as part of this year's Cucalorus Film Festival
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Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 at 5:56 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The Cucalorus Film Festival is November 10-14 in downtown Wilmington, NC.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2021 at 6:13 PM EST
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Throughout November, Wilmington marks a dark and violent chapter in its history
Updated: Nov. 5, 2021 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
An upcoming fundraiser will support the work of DREAMS of Wilmington, which offers free classes in literary, visual and performing arts for children from low-income families
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
UNCW alumnus Joe Oliver and his teammates at Coral Vita were awarded a $1.3 million Earthshot Prize for their work to revitalize coral reefs
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
For the first time in 18 months, performers from Cape Fear Chorale will take the stage
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Work is underway across North Carolina to register minority voters in an effort that mirrors the work of Stacey Abrams in Georgia, who registered thousands of voters in the lead-up to the 2020 election.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2021 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
An author used her real life and relationship as inspiration for her debut novel.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Mike and Bobbie Queen will be among those participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sat., Nov. 6 at Wrightsville Beach Park
Updated: Oct. 22, 2021 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Neighbors invite you to their porches to purchase art in the Carolina Place & Ardmore neighborhood
Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Shrimp-A-Go-Go is planned for Sunday, October 24. The event is a fundraiser for the Wrightsville Beach Museum.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2021 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
A film festival invites audiences to enjoy movies that celebrate surfing.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
A look at upcoming events at the New Hanover County Arboretum, including the return to the grounds for Art in the Arboretum
Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 4:36 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Fans of "Pale Rider" can watch the movie with one of its stars and ask questions after the screening. It is part of an event from the NC Filmmaker Series.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The Infamous Stringdusters said fans can expect a “fired up” band to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 12:26 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Actress Ashleigh Murray reflects on her time in Wilmington filming "Christmas in Harmony." The film is one of 41 Hallmark Christmas movies that will be released starting later this month.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 4:12 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The week includes support and mentorship for women and minorities who own businesses.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 11:44 AM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Scenes were filmed at Elijah's in downtown Wilmington, Southport and other coastal North Carolina locations.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 11:23 AM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
September is Service Dog Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of service animals in so many lives
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Bestselling author Wiley Cash’s fourth novel is his first set along the North Carolina coast. Cash will discuss the book at an event on Sunday at the Brooklyn Arts Center, which will raise money for the Friends School of Wilmington.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
A new report from Cape Fear Collective, with support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, details a “tale of two economies” in our region
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The magazine is on newsstands now
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 3:32 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The Grammy winner will perform at the Wilson Center on the campus of Cape Fear Community College at 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 6.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The 25th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest returns, Sept. 4 and 5 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Memorial Day tradition moved to Labor Day for this year only due to the pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 3:34 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Stand-up comedian and radio personality Alonzo Bodden headlines the reopening and new location of The Dead Crow Comedy Room in downtown Wilmington
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Dr. Peter Chambers, who practices in both North and South Carolina, published a new book that he hopes will help to save lives at the beach.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 12:51 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Masks were added to the list of preventative measures to stop COVID-19 from disrupting the school year at Columbus County Schools. The decision came just days before classes are set to start at schools on the traditional calendar.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 12:42 AM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Dr. Kevin Cannon, with Wilmington Health, said people have a binary choice based on the highly contagious nature of the Delta variant of COVID-19: get vaccinated or get infected with COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The Run Through History is this weekend.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 3:21 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The event includes performances from Grateful Dead cover band Suggesting Rhythm and Wilmington’s Dead cover band The Possums.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Landmarks and lighthouses from the coast are featured in this month's magazine.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The summer series of the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival marks a return to in-person events for the organization
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
High school graduates can explore college and job opportunities at an upcoming event organized by New Hanover County Office of Diversity and Equity, Cape Fear Community College and McDonalds of Wilmington
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 4:18 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
The July issue of the magazine features hot dogs, a road trip and beach views.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
New Hanover County Public Library is no longer charging for late returns on children’s materials
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 2:40 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Ray Kennedy based the original play on the real women who were part of the bridge club in his hometown of La Grange, NC
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Bestselling author Kathy Reichs marks a milestone with her latest mystery
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
Bestselling author and Bolton native Jason Mott explores racism, police violence, family and love in his newest novel
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By WECT Staff
Make the most of your July 4th BBQ with this advice from Mac's Speed Shop
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
June 8 marked the first day for the largest group of participants to date with 92 high schoolers working at job sites throughout the community.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2021 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Ashlea Kosikowski
UNCW’s Jerald Shynett to premiere four new compositions during weekend concert