Women’s Golf Set to Compete at River Landing Classic
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Asheville women's golf team returns to action March 2-3 as the Bulldogs travel to Wallace, N.C., to compete in the River Landing Classic, hosted by UNC Wilmington. The 54-hole event will feature 36 holes on Monday (March 2) followed by the final 18 holes on...
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra to hold concert with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will perform alongside Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt at Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center. Music Director Peter Askim will lead the orchestra in a program that combines classical repertoire with contemporary songwriting. The...
More than 5,400 runners prep for 16th annual Wilmington Marathon
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Thousands of runners from around the U.S. and the world are in the Cape Fear prepping for the 16th annual Wilmington Marathon on Saturday. “Oh, I’m nervous, I think there’s always the pre-race jitters that happen,” said Alex Fletcher. Fletcher is one...
Taking a look at the color and art of Minnie Evans
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– “She did it passionately everyday of her life as a need to create,” said September Krueger, Curator of Education and Public Programs at Cameron Arts Museum. Amazing and beautiful, those are just a few words that people say when seeing the colorful art of...
14 recent restaurant, bar openings and closings in the Wilmington area
In recent weeks, the Wilmington area has seen more changes in the booming hospitality and restaurant scene. It’s been a busy time for Brunswick County in particular, with more coffee, a riverside tavern, and big brands opening their doors there. In New Hanover County, we’re seeing more ramen and a buzzed-about...
Hooley Under the Bridge returns to Waterline Brewing for ninth year
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Waterline Brewing Company hosted the ninth annual Hooley Under the Bridge on Saturday, bringing Irish music, dancing, and community spirit to the Cape Fear region. The event opened with a traditional piper, followed by a performance from Banna. Irish dancers and the band Nine Times Around...
UConn Strikes For Three In The Ninth To Top UNCW
WILMINGTON, N.C. – UConn plated three runs in the top of the ninth to knock off UNCW, 5-2, on Friday in the first of a three-game series at Brooks Field. The Huskies improved to 4-5 with their second straight win while the Seahawks fell back again to .500 at 5-5. UConn took advantage of a hit batter and four walks to...
Wilmington’s 5 Best Locally-Loved Restaurants Within Walking Distance Of The Riverwalk, According To Reviews
Wilmington is no stranger to the finer things in life — be they blockbuster movie franchises (earning it the name of "Hollywood East"), or high quality, creative cuisine, expressed across its many eateries. There's a reason why heaps of Hollywood stars populate some of its highest-rated restaurants downtown, or...
This North Carolina Military Icon Turns Into A Haunted Overnight Adventure
By day, this towering military icon feels like a powerful history lesson anchored in steel and courage. By night, it transforms into something far more mysterious, inviting brave visitors to experience it after the lights go out. Moored along the Cape Fear River, this legendary vessel has witnessed decades of...
Pender County clerk of court testifies in her criminal trial
The trial for Pender County's elected clerk of court, Elizabeth Craver, continued on Feb. 27 in Burgaw, with Craver herself taking the witness stand to testify. The trial is being presided over by Superior Court Judge William Stetzer. Craver is charged with three counts of felony obtaining property by false...
