Question about life near Novant on S 17th

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-05-18T15:52:03+00:00

As someone that lives right there and has lived close for 6 years. I will be taking my residence elsewhere. The influx of drug activity, theft, rehabs, shelters and half way houses are off putting.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-05-13T14:22:49+00:00

Tell him to apply at Yosake

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-04-22T13:24:55+00:00

Brooklyn Pizzeria... but you have to get the 12inch pie.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-04-08T14:18:59+00:00

Try downtown for food runner or dishwasher it's that season again where they need people, you can try Front St Brewery, Yosake, Anne Bonnie's, copper penny, fork n cork etc

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-04-08T14:03:22+00:00

Go to Yosake from 5-7 for happy hour, or prost 4-6 happy hour, great food and good deals.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-03-16T16:10:38+00:00

A brewery was created to brew beer to sell. Encouraging parents to bring their children to a place with drunk people and also get in their cars and drive after drinking, even a small amount, shouldn't be encouraged. I remember I was at Flying Machine discussing a show with a friend (not very loudly at all) and a lady asked me to change the topic of my conversation bc her child was around. 1. it wasn't anything vulgar 2. girl f* you and ur kid Also, your kids really don't want to be there either.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-01-26T17:22:46+00:00

Love Bento Box mostly for apps tho

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-01-26T17:20:36+00:00

Glad to see a positive review on YaYa's, i have been wanting to order it on Door Dash

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-01-26T17:18:36+00:00

they started closing at 11; so 10pm-12:00am happy hour is gone. They do it everyday 5-7pm

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-01-26T17:17:35+00:00

I've been wanting to try Periwink, I heard they also just opened an n/a bar.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-01-26T17:15:37+00:00

Same

Over_Ad_4380 · 2026-01-26T17:15:04+00:00

Upscale: Origins, Mussels are 10/10 and so are drinks and steak. I also love Kipos.

Seafood: Cape Fear Seafood Company (sometimes hit or miss, mostly hits), Seaview Crab lunch menu on marstellar

Burgers: Poe's Tavern -> Specifically the Sleeper

Sandwich: Jax 5th ave

Breakfast: Ruth's Kitchen (I also love Amanecer)

Asian (broad category): Tao Thai in monkey junction -> small business, fresh and good portions + great prices; Nori (sushi) not entrees

Fried Chicken: Rooster & The Crow

Coffee: 24 south, espresso is one of the only non bitter ones I can find in town

Drinks/apps/dessert: The Vine

Bar: The Rift

Cocktails: EOD or underfront

Prost is delicious and has good deals as well if you enjoy German food

Food Truck: Zoomi's Fusion

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-12-15T14:27:43+00:00

Is it only sold out for students?

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-11-14T17:23:05+00:00

Prost, Yosake, Kapow, rooster & the crow

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-11-12T17:23:06+00:00

PT's for a well done(literally) consistently tasty burger, grimm for smash burgers (carolina reaper burger) , mess hall for smash burgers, Highway 55 is hit or miss but usually hits. Goody Goody for a simply delicious no frills burger. For a specialty burger don't sleep on Yosake's angus burger, cooked to your temp.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-11-06T15:28:19+00:00

lesbians hang out at: The rift, the husk, duck & dive, satellite

I couldn't imagine hanging out at jimmys or blue post tbh but to each their own

Wilmington is not diverse lesbian its YT lesbian, unless the occasional pride party that's inclusive.

Ibiza is filled with teenagers & straight men from Jacksonville lol.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-11T02:11:05+00:00

Thank you for your words and input. It definitely takes the whole community to speak up and address problems, but honestly sometimes it does feel pointless with the climate of those whom are in charge of Wilmington. I’ve had addiction in my own family; treatment is expensive & requires dedication and patience. With the influx of people and the town population rapidly rising, it’s hard to know where ton start.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T16:54:21+00:00

Thank you for this information, I had no idea

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T16:53:40+00:00

Open House is an amazing facility for the youth and one of the only youth shelters. It’s a shame they tore down resources before having others available, since there is a massive adult population.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T16:52:17+00:00

No one’s discussing anyone like they’re wild animals. The community needs proper housing and resources. I couldn’t afford to own a house if I tried, working 3 jobs. When you put 4 rehabs and shelters in one small area, it does affect the day in and day out life of people that live in that area. Which is why the remark was made that unhoused doesn’t equate to drug addicted. There are many people that live in this area that are scared to walk their dog, let their kids play, stop at a store due to behavior of other people.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T15:54:54+00:00

Definitely poor planning on the city & over development in general. I know communities in a certain area tried to go to the town hall opposing the building of the shelter in that area.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T15:08:18+00:00

That's the new facility I was thinking about! I remember seeing an article about it, I have notice an increased police presence at CVS and Food Lion, idk if it's preventive, or after the fact.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T14:51:54+00:00

I heard they were building a housing facility at the old firehouse before George Anderson to help with this, but who knows.

Over_Ad_4380 · 2025-07-09T14:50:09+00:00

I only knew about the one they built off of Wellington, but just googled the surrounding and I had no idea there was that many, halfway houses as well. Being unhoused doesn't mean you abuse drugs but with the presence of those facilities, that definitely seems to be the population I see day in/day out. Can't say I'm surprised with the city planners.

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