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Greater Praise Tabernacle Outreach Ministries has announced two giveaways to help residents in the local community celebrate Thanksgiving.

Plenty of people will get together for Friendsgiving this week, but what should you make if you want something a little different from the usual mac and cheese or green bean casserole?

Changes are coming for Half United, the Wilmington-based organization that has helped provide more than two million meals to needy people around the world since its inception 13 years ago.

Port City United has announced that this year’s “Soul Food Sunday” will take place on Nov. 20.

The city plans to distribute over 400 free meals to local seniors.

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church will host the 22nd annual “St. Stan’s Polish Festival” on Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Wilmington Brewing Company and nCino, a local fintech company, partnered to create a beer to raise money for Nourish NC.

VEG-OUT will host its Veg-Out Festival on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park at 10 Cowan St., Wilmington.

The Wilmington Greek Festival will host a “drive-thru” event October 21-23 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 608 S College Road.

There’s a new library program at Maides Park in Wilmington, but it doesn’t involve books. Cardholders can now “check out” packets of seeds for fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Tabouli is easy to make and great with pita chips and recipes with chicken or fish.

Eggs Up Grill continues its expansion in Southeastern North Carolina with a third location beginning construction in Southport.

Yelp, the popular user-based review website has released a list of top 10 small foodie cities and Wilmington was number 7 on their list. Wilmington is a hot-spot for great Southern cuisine, and seafood. The unique range of restaurant offerings make Wilmington stand out as a foodie favorite.

Blueberry crisp is a great comfort food and a fun way to use some locally grown blueberries.

All children and teens age 18 and under can receive free meals this summer in New Hanover County.

The bill, the Child Care Act addresses several issues including additional tax credits for parents for childcare and other expenses.

The Graduate Dozen will also be on sale.

Cierra Washington has been appointed as Project Manager to drive a community engagement plan to promote the store.

Items needed most include canned meats & vegetables, crackers & cereal, dried fruit, and juice

The new facility includes twice as much non-perishable storage and four times as much fresh and frozen food storage to support Nourish NC’s goal to fight childhood hunger.

Hagler showcased a miniature version of Kentucky Hot Browns from The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

What better way to celebrate spring and its fresh bounty than with...well...spring rolls!

When the truck operator could not provide a permit issued by New Hanover County they were instructed to cease operations.

This Strawberry Salad with homemade dressing recipe is perfect for spring.

Britt's Donuts to open April 1

Chef Gwen returns to the WECT Kitchen with a quick and easy Cream of Tomato Soup recipe.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be looking for the perfect recipe to make with the family. Jeremy Jan, a baker from France, shares the perfect recipe with us.

Chef Gwen Gulliksen from GLOW Academy of Wilmington stopped by the WECT Kitchen and shared a recipe that delivers the sweet...and brings the heat.

The UNCW Shellfish Hatchery partners with oyster farmers around the region to improve their shellfish production.

Chef Gwen shares her recipe for creating an eye-catching charcuterie board sure to please everyone at your NYE party.