Wilmington NC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Executive Director Juanita Parker from NC Project Lead and board member Sonya Collins sat down with Tomika Jackson to discuss The White Lotus Leadership Awards Gala. The gala is a black-tie event honoring emerging and lifetime leaders making a difference in education, health, the arts,...

Wilmington and its surrounding areas will host numerous fall festivals from September to November. Crafts, food, music, and film will be offered at many of these family-friendly, affordable, or free events. Here's a look at some highlights of these festivities:. September. September events include the Cape Fear...

Junior League of Wilmington 17th Annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK. Brunswick County Intercultural Festival to bring diverse entertainment. According to a spokesperson for the event, visitors can enjoy cultural exhibits, ethnic cuisine, and craft vendors, along with performers in authentic traditional costumes who will perform a...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Amazon has greenlit a feature film that will conclude the story of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ according to Variety. The movie was announced at the series finale red carpet celebration in Paris. Jenny Han, who wrote the books on which the show was...

CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WECT) - Trask Family Farms is celebrating the grand opening of its pumpkin patch and corn maze this fall. Opening day will be on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 3650 Blue Clay Road in Castle Hayne, according to the organizer’s Facebook. General admission is $15. Those interested...

Junior League of Wilmington 17th Annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK. Brunswick County Intercultural Festival to bring diverse entertainment. According to a spokesperson for the event, visitors can enjoy cultural exhibits, ethnic cuisine, and craft vendors, along with performers in authentic traditional costumes who will perform a...

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Leland is inviting the public to a family-friendly event featuring live bluegrass music. The Leland Police Department and Leland Fire/Rescue will face off in a chili cookoff where attendees can vote for their favorite chili. Massive Grass will be performing live at the...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The National Alliance for Mental Illness of Wilmington (NAMI) is set to hold its 23rd annual Walk for Awareness at Long Leaf Park. The two-mile walk aims to help raise awareness about mental illness and raise money for NAMI’s programs. According to the organization’s website,...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 10th annual ARTfall Juried Art Show, hosted by the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, is seeking 2D and 3D artists for its upcoming October exhibition. According to organizers, only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for the show....