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The Grimmburger food truck is closing and making way for a restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina

Matt and Sammie Jo Grimm say their popular Grimmburger food truck has had a good run. For the past three years, they’ve churned out delicious burgers at local breweries and festivals — all while capitalizing on their last name with…

AT&T services restored after outages in southeastern North Carolina as CWA strike continues

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – WECT received multiple reports of phone service outages from residents in southeastern North Carolina beginning Thursday, August 22nd. AT&T issued the following statement on Friday: “We are working as quickly as possible to restore internet service…

Pickleball courts coming to Olsen Park near Wilmington, NC

Pickleball fans in northern New Hanover County may soon have a new place to play. According to a request for proposals from the City of Wilmington, there are plans to add four pickleball courts to Olsen Park. The project, known…

Henderson County uses ARPA funds for new sports complex

A new Henderson County project to build a sports complex in the area has an “aggressive” schedule, according to county officials. At a special meeting of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners called on August 20, the board approved a…

Wilmington City Council approves contract for work on Riverwalk and advances plans to lease office space

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – During the Wilmington City Council meeting on August 20, council members made decisions regarding developments in existing neighborhoods, repairs to the Riverwalk and more. City rents office space in Skyline Center To offset the purchase of…

Obituary for Ella Frances Watts | August 16, 2024

Ella Frances Watts was born on November 16, 1954, in Scotland County, North Carolina, to the late Beulah H. Butler and the late Vonnie H. Watts. She passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 69. In addition…

Why JD Vance’s attack on Tim Walz hurts all military veterans

Major General of the Army Randy Manner (retired) | Fayetteville Observer In a move that moves from political rivalry to outright disgrace, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s potential running mate, has accused Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’s vice presidential nominee, of “stolen…

Kamala Harris calls for tax relief and lower costs for Americans at rally in North Carolina

The order Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop in Raleigh, North Carolina, to promote her economic policies. Harris’ policies include a nationwide ban on price gouging in the grocery trade, lower living costs for Americans, new tax breaks…

US Forest Service meets with local stakeholders about Rocky Bluff

HOT SPRINGS – Madison County residents who had expressed dismay at the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to temporarily close Rocky Bluff Campground in Hot Springs received clear information from the Forest Service on Aug. 13. In late July, the U.S….

NCDMV plans to add more self-service kiosks and expand its services

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – New services now available at the NC Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) Self-service kiosks. NCDMV currently has three kiosks across the state, one in Charlotte, Raleigh and Fayetteville. The kiosks are part of a pilot program…