WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A man who has lived in the Wilmington area for more than 20 years is opening a small business that caters to pet needs.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington opens May 11, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies.

Erskine Smith is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store. He is also the proud parent of Rigby, a Jack Russell Terrier, and two rescued cats.

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Get ready for the official Ocean Front Park grand opening and Kure Beach Annual Street Festival this weekend.

According to the Town of Kure Beach, the grand opening kicks off April 26 at 11:30 a.m. and lasts until 10:00 p.m.  The street festival will take place the following day, Saturday, April 27.

Festivities begin with an official flag raising and ribbon cutting and a performance by the Carolina Beach Elementary School third grade class.

Live music for the grand opening will start at 3:00 p.m. with South of K Bluegrass, followed by The Imitations and Wilmington Big Band.

The street festival begins at 11:00 Saturday morning. There will be festival food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment to enjoy. The festival wraps up around 9:00 p.m. with a grand finale fireworks display over the ocean.