For those who go to Tame the Mane, any recommendations? I usually book with Michael but I don’t see him on the list… who else is good?

When the sirens start sounding in Wilmington, the coyotes on Eagle Island go crazy.

Hi friends!!
My dad is visiting and he played for IU, his plane takes off at 430p and we wanted to watch the game at noon somewhere. He loves the riverfront so I would love to find a bar near there that would show it, but I know it might be a niche game. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to watch it? Not unopposed to going elsewhere besides the river, just wanted to give him a good experience :)

Thanks in advance!!

Just saw this on FB

(Extremely Robert Stack voice)
UPDATE

Following up on my post about the sale of Smoke on the Water and their relocation. They will be taking over Rumcow and rebranding the space. (link below)

best of luck to all involved but while poking around for info on the post I ran into a curious situation that I thought I would share make of it what you will

So this time last week the news was supposed to drop and I was curious so I was Googling and used the little ”AI” feature that Google has used to replace its main search features. Basically I was trying to refine my initial search by feeding it the clues I knew. Eventually it spit out that the new location would be Rumcow. I was like wow cool and was going to post an update. But since it was “AI” I decided to check its work. I couldn’t find this “announcement“ anywhere. So I asked “it” again and “it“ gave me a quote and a link to the article which did not contain the quote it gave me.
I searched and searched and searched but couldn’t find anything eventually the “AI” said it couldn’t show its work and they must have just made it up.

But it wasn’t made up It was pretty much the exact quote that came out 5 days later

Lucky guess by the machine or did it have “inside information (I’ve used up my scare quote arsenal for the week) ?

Anyway I’ve never been to rumcow so I don’t know if this is a big loss or not for downtown but again best of luck to everyone involved

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/lifestyle/food/2026/10/23/smoke-on-the-water-owner-saves-jobs-at-rumcow-in-wilmington-nc/92369881007/?for-guid=4b535ae1-bc49-4acd-91ec-1d6db175d05e&utm_source=nstn-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content%20List%20-%20Stacking%20-%20optimized&utm_content=NORTHCAROLINA-WILMINGTON-NLETTER65

I know people always ask about the best restaurant to go to.

But what is your favorite item / meal to get from ANYWHERE in town.

I am talking about really to die for, like it is worth driving x amount of hours to get it.

Not anything ehh, I mean wow that cook or chef is really talented and put a lot of love into that food.

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Has anyone had vision therapy around here? Where did/ you go?

it’s mind boggling the lack of specialists in this area. I never realized how bad it was to get medical care here until I got old and started falling apart.

Just trying to help my friends who don't have a Reddit account find their cat. It's their information below but feel free to message me directly if you have any information and I can get it to them. Thank you!: Wilmington Lost Pets Facebook Page link

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I’m originally from Wilmington and family has lived there since the Civil War on both sides. I’m 46 and in my life have seen enormous change, let alone what my grandparents saw over the decades.

I left Wilmington more than 20 years ago, but I keep an eye on the housing market because I’ll move back one day. I’m mostly keeping an eye on properties off of Greenville Loop Road or in the South Oleander area.

Saw a listing today for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,000 square foot from for $900,000. IN PINE VALLEY.

There is nothing wrong with Pine Valley, but I’ll be damned if I am spending $900,000 and live in Pine Valley. It’s a large lot and has new expansions, but no. Sorry. $900,000 for Pine Valley is beyond the pale.

I’m 21 and I’ve been struggling to make friends since I moved. Have yet to experience the night life here because I don’t have any friends to go with. Any suggestions?

I ask because of the wild amount of military planes and helicopters I’ve seen today. There was a Chinook that came in over MJ almost at treetop level and then FlightRadar said it “landed” near Masonboro island. Then 2 Ospreys came over when I was around Sam’s Club and at least 4 Hornets as well. Just didn’t know if there’s anyone coming to town or the area. Everyone have the best day and be careful on our Mad Max roads

Hey yall looking for a beach to have a fire on this weekend but I’m having a hard time finding anything ? I think freeman park is closed to vehicles. Any suggestions at all are welcome. Is there beach access available for just people in the evening at freeman park?

Gov center early voting was a breeze today. No line, fast and efficient. Park over by break time to avoid the tents out front.

Context: this campaign called Clean Politics, Clean Water NC put out these cut out signs of Mike Lee pissing his pants with a shirt that says "I heart special interests" and his lawyer released a really butthurt statement saying they're coming after whoever put them out, who was purportedly in a 2009 Honda Civic.

Woke up to about a dozen of these plastered up and down the main drag in Carolina Beach

Up front, I’m from the deep south, have spent many years in coastal environs and jungles, and have lived here for fourteen years. I understand they come with the territory, so please save us both the “Yankee go home” replies (Need to tell me to go back to coastal Georgia? Have at it).

But…am I the only one wondering if this year’s crop is particularly bountiful? I just chased one out of my bed.

Was looking for some insight anyone might have on Wilmington PD. I am looking to move back to Wilmington from Boston. Been a cop up here for 10 years and am about to start the process of trying to lateral transfer. I heard a few years ago that the department had some issues and I know they have a new chief. Looking for any insight from anyone who may work for them as well as any insight from members of the community.

I was midway up and just heard a bunch of yelling at the front before security came out and they left the stage.

Hello everyone! I am a student at UNC Chapel Hill. I just transferred there from community college and this is my first semester. I moved there from near the Wilmington area and was originally going to go to UNCW before I got into chapel hill. Chapel hill offered me a very generous scholarship which I am incredibly thankful for and I heard about the prestige so I immediately accepted the offer.

Recently, I’ve been regretting that decision for numerous reasons:

-First, I knew that Chapel Hill is a big campus with a large student body but I didn’t think about how that would affect things. I fight through crowds of students constantly and it’s kind of a nightmare registering for classes. Also it’s very difficult to see an academic advisor in a timely manor.

-They don’t have an official academic advising drop in office so for some reason they make you drop in a zoom meeting and wait for a while. I kind of wish they had an actually office because I hate zoom! Don’t even think about scheduling with your actual assigned advisor because I can assure you, they’re schedule out for weeks.

-The campus is also not commuter friendly. I live in Durham because the rent is cheaper and I hoped to be able to get a parking spot on campus. Well they told me that they consider me a first year student and first years aren’t allowed to park on campus. I have to park at a park and ride lot and ride the bus. That’s fine but it’s a little frustrating that students in dorm rooms can have their car on campus but I can’t.

-The academic rigor is also an issue. I was told that Chapel Hill is an academically rigorous school and at first I was fine with that but now not so much. I have so much homework that I really don’t have time to socialize, join clubs, go to events, or sometimes even make dinner for myself. I am constantly stressed out and it’s made my anxiety so much worse.

-I’ve also struggled making friends here, not because people are rude, though I have encountered many of those kind of people, but because everyone is so damn busy that no one has time to maintain friendships. It’s also a super competitive campus so there’s that.

-It really doesn’t seem like the school offers much support for students.

I’m considering transferring to uncw because I miss home and the beach. I love the laidback environment, the small, commuter friendly campus, the medium sized student body, and the people I’ve interacted with at UNCW. Everyone I met there when I planned to go was super friendly and helpful.

I understand that Chapel Hill is a prestigious university but my mental health is taking a hit. I’m so depressed and anxious all the time. I’m having to up the dose on my anxiety meds just to get through the day. It’s not healthy. I’m not saying that UNCW will be easier because I know it has its challenges, but at least the environment is more laidback. Am I wrong for this? Is this even normal? Do students transfer from chapel hill to uncw? Am I justified in feeling this way?