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Here are the latest highlights from Wilmington-area football teams first week of practice
Watch the latest highlights from the first week of practice for Wilmington-area high school football teams.
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Guide to Surf City: Things to do, places to eat and what to know about parking
A beach community located in the heart of Topsail Island, Surf City's beaches are the main attraction. There are 39 public beach accesses, and four of those have restroom or shower facilities. In addition to enjoying a quiet day on the beach, the area is known for boating, fishing and water sports. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center: Learn more about sea turtles and how they are cared for at this state-of-the-art facility. Reservations are required for tours, 302 Tortuga Lane, 910-329-0222. Shipwreck Point Golf: Enjoy miniature golf with a pirate theme, 107 Charlie Medlin Drive, 910-329-4653. Surf City Pier: This pier extends 973 feet and offers pier house with a tackle shop, souvenirs, and a grill, 112 South Shore Drive, 910-328-3521. Guide to Wilmington-area beaches: Things to do, places to eat and what to know about parking Maine Lobstah Shack: Enjoy Maine lobster in traditional lobster rolls or in other dishes, like bisque, grilled cheese, or mac and cheese, 411 Roland Ave., 910-548-6789. Sears Landing: Walk or cruise into this restaurant on your boat and enjoy 'Southern Coastal Casual' cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 806 Roland Ave., 910-328-1312. Santorini Greek and Italian Bistro: Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with pizza, pasta and gyros at this local restaurant, 205 S. Topsail Drive, 910-541-2759. 'A drastic change': How Pender County is growing and planning for the future Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 1 to Oct. 31. Rates: $3 hourly or $5 hourly depending on the location of the parking lot; hourly and weekly rates available. More information: Visit the website, Renee Spencer is the community engagement editor at the StarNews. Reach her at rspencer@ This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Things to do, places to eat, parking in Surf City, NC
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Preparing for hurricane season in the Wilmington area: Supplies, predictions and more
As hurricane season gets underway, it's time to make sure you're prepared. The StarNews has compiled this guide to help you with everything from creating a kit with supplies to making sure your insurance is up to date. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Do you have the supplies you will need if a storm passes through the Cape Fear region? Don't wait until the last minute to stock up on your supplies. Click the link below for a look at the types of supplies you need in your hurricane kit. What you need: Supplies to have in your hurricane kit if a storm hits the Wilmington area While you're getting your hurricane box of supplies ready, it's also important to check your insurance information. Click the link below to learn more about what kind of coverage you might need and how to make sure you have your insurance documents handy. Be prepared: What insurance documents should I review before a hurricane? One of the best ways to be prepared is to know what routes to take during an evacuation. Residents are encouraged to map out an evacuation plan before disaster strikes. Click the link below to find out how to look up the best route from from you live. Plan ahead: Here's your guide to Wilmington-area evacuation routes When a storm approaches the Cape Fear coast, local governments typically open emergency shelters for residents who aren't safe at their homes. Click the link below to see where those will be and what to know before you go. Find a shelter: Where to find emergency shelter locations in the Wilmington area The list of names for hurricanes is maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization, according to the National Hurricane Center. The practice of alternating male and female names began in 1979. Click the link below for a look at this year's storm names. What's in a name: From Andrea to Wendy, here are the names for the 2025 hurricane season Can NC residents expect a busy or quiet hurricane season? Hurricanes are getting bigger and more dangerous thanks to climate change. The storms also are pushing deeper inland, as seen by Helene last year. Click the link below for a look at predictions for the 2025 hurricane season from some of the country's more famous storm prognosticators. Hurricane predictions: Can NC residents expect a busy or quiet season? Pet owners should take additional precautions to ensure the safety of their animals during a storm. Click the link below for advice from Wilmington Animal Healthcare lead veterinarian Kristin Paige. Keeping pets safe: How should you prepare your pets for a hurricane? Do you ever get confused between a hurricane, a tropical depression, a tropical storm, a watch or warning. Click the link below for a list of the terminology to know what it all means. Hurricanes, storms, depressions: Here's what to know about hurricane terminology From death toll to monetary damage, a lot of factors can go into determining how bad a hurricane was. But the National Weather Service in Wilmington said all those factors are often associated with a hurricane's atmospheric pressure. Using barometric readings taken since the 1870s, the weather service compiled a list of Wilmington's 20 worst storms, based on atmospheric pressure. Click the link below to learn more about these storms. More: These are the 5 worst hurricanes to ever hit the Wilmington area For more on how to prepare and tracking maps, check out these resources: USA TODAY guide: All your questions about the 2025 hurricane season answered StarNews hurricane tracker: National Hurricane Center: This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington, NC, hurricane preparation guide: supplies, predictions, pets
