Ken Blevins
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10-year challenge: 6 changes to Wilmington-area places since 2013
Here's a look at local places that have seen some changes in the last 10 years → Read More
As a longtime Oak Island seafood restaurant shutters, location welcomes new eatery
A longtime Oak Island seafood restaurant closed its doors in early April. Turtle Island Restaurant, at 6220 E Oak Island Drive, shuttered on April 8. However, a new restaurant plans to take its place. Ann Helms, one of the property owners and partners who bought the building in 1989, said the new eatery will be called Back 2 Shuckers and serving food similar to the restaurant it's replacing.… → Read More
Every day should be a beach bum day: A look inside Beach Bum’s Pizza Bar & Grill
Beach Bum’s Pizza Bar & Grill was opened in North Topsail Beach by Mike & Krishea Holloway in March of 2021 → Read More
Let the river flow again: Battleship North Carolina cofferdam flooded after hull repairs
Battleship cofferdam to be flooded again as hull repairs are finished. → Read More
'Some people like it hotter' at Oak Island boiled peanut stand
Patsy and her husband Duane have been serving up fresh peanuts in Oak Island for the past 10 years. → Read More
Food and friendship: Wildlife Restaurant & Grill has been serving Southport for 25 years
Wildlife Restaurant & Grill owner Mary Price and members of her family have been serving the community for 25 years → Read More
Pizza, burgers, barbecue, oh my! Mo's Wood Fired Kitchen comes to Southport
Mo's Wood Fired Kitchen offers Wood Fired Pizza, Wood Fired Chicken and Barbecue in the oven. → Read More
Anything is possible for Rude Bwoys Jerk Grill
Address: 7219 Market St. inside the Seven Mile Post Contact: Tito Ortiz (910) 746-2463, rudebwoysjerkbbq@yahoo.com Hours: 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 12:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Price range: $6-$15 Type of food: Caribbean Inspired Barbecue With Homemade Soulful Sides Tell us about you and your history and your place: “I was raised in Wagner Projects in Harlem, NYC, with my three… → Read More
New Wilmington food truck offers shredded beef and eccentric chicken salads
Amy McNabb opened Mommiez food truck on Saturday at the Carolina Beach Farmers Market. → Read More
Popular Southport restaurant ready to reopen. Here's what to expect.
Loco Jo's Bar & Grill has new owners that are set to reopen the longtime Howe Street eatery soon. → Read More
An 'old timey Mom and Pop' atmosphere awaits at Surf City BBQ
All kinds of great comfort food await at the Pender County restaurant → Read More
Wilmington's Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations offering new menu items
The national chain has been locally owned in the Wilmington area for seven years → Read More
Downtown Wilmington's favorite cheesesteak place serving in new location
Check out the new location of Port City Cheese Steak at 21 N. Front St., Unit D. → Read More
Carolina Beach pub's new owners promote neighborhood pride
The husband-and-wife duo emphasize comfort food both American and Irish → Read More
Brunswick County tornado from above: Photographer describes harrowing destruction
Homes scattered across areas of Ocean Isle Beach as seen from above by midday Tuesday. → Read More
'Like a Southport Cheers': Dry Street Pub & Pizza, where everybody knows your name
Dry Street Pub & Pizza in Southport has been serving guests since 1996. → Read More
13 eccentric Wilmington pies you'll love for National Pizza Day
Look for these out-of-the-ordinary pizzas in Wilmington area restaurants → Read More
Four things in Wilmington (in-person and virtual) to celebrate MLK Day
Events are scheduled around and on the birthday of Civil Rights leader → Read More
Wrightsville Beach woman claims $150,000 Powerball prize
Ticket was one of two Powerball prizes purchased last week in Wilmington. → Read More
NC DOT to begin preservation of Brunswick County bridge
The Ocean Isle Beach span was constructed in 1984. → Read More