Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement in Southeastern North Carolina will intensify patrols during the New Year's Eve Holiday Booze It & Lose It Campaign to deter impaired driving, highlighting a DWI can cost between $6,500 and $10,000. WECT
- ➤ The Bend, a new entertainment venue in Wilmington, has become a popular gathering spot offering cocktails, live music, and arts markets. Port City Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two armed individuals robbed a Wilmington convenience store of cash and tobacco products, with police currently seeking information. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Two individuals were arrested for drug-related offenses after their car was stopped for a brake light issue in Wilmington, leading to the discovery of fentanyl and crack. WWAY
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Rocky Point was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material, facing three felony charges with the investigation ongoing. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington is set to host an array of concerts in 2025 featuring both large venue performances and smaller club shows, with more events expected to be announced. Wilmington Star-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The article provides recipes for non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy at home on New Year's, including Mockaritas, Not Toddys, and No-mosas. WECT
SPORTS NEWS
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Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington 4th Anniversary Celebration
The event is a four-year anniversary celebration at Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington featuring vendor opportunities and live music.
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Curtain Call: Wilmington Youth Theater Honors
This event celebrates the creativity and hard work of young artists in Wilmington, featuring performances and a Broadway-led workshop for participants.
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Celebrate Recovery Weekly Gathering at Lighthouse Worship Center
Celebrate Recovery is a supportive weekly event featuring dinner, a large group meeting, and small group discussions aimed at helping individuals through recovery challenges.
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Shapeshifting Workshop with Semi-Permanent Colors
This workshop for hairstylists focuses on mastering the use of semi-permanent colors through hands-on experience and demonstrations at Hair Republic Salon.
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Goal-Setting Workshop for Writers
This event offers writers a supportive environment to set and achieve their writing goals, facilitated by experienced professionals from the NC Writers' Network.
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NC IDEA Spring 2025 Grants Information Session in Wilmington
This session at the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship aims to provide insights into the NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant processes, fostering networking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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