Today
in Wilmington
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TreeFest returns at the JCPenney atrium on January 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — households may select up to five bare-root tree seedlings, donate $5, and should bring their own bags to cut plastic waste. WWAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A will open its eighth Wilmington location at the corner of Carolina Beach Road and Shipyard Boulevard on Thursday, Jan. 8 — the new restaurant will offer free entrees for guests in cow accessories and donate $25,000 to local Feeding America partners while creating about 90 jobs. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Chick-fil-A Shipyard—operated by Bennett Goss—will open on Thursday at 604608 Shipyard Blvd offering a 'Cows Eat Free' deal for guests in cow spots. The launch includes a $25,000 donation to Feeding America and will create 90 local jobs. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Van Halen lead singer David Lee Roth will perform his 'A Night with David Lee Roth' tour at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for Wilson Center members + Friday at 10 a.m. for the general public. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will perform at the Wilson Center on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.—tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for members and on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. for the public. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will begin a major multiyear expansion and renovation project in 2026 that will update its exhibits and facilities — an overhaul the aquarium has not seen in over 50 years. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will host the CFCC Faculty Art Exhibition featuring diverse media from its arts faculty from January 12 to February 20—open at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WWAY
- ➤ Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will perform live at the Wilson Center on May 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets become available to members Tuesday at 10 a.m. and to the public Friday at 10 a.m. WWAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials say Wilmington’s new Northchase Library, the county’s fifth branch, will finish construction late spring and hold its grand opening early summer. The nearly 20,000 sqft facility includes a teen media room, study rooms, a tween area and drive-up book drop — built by Monteith Construction for $9.378 million. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ New Northchase Library, New Hanover County’s fifth branch, is nearing completion at 4400 Northchase Parkway W and will open early summer. The 19,941 sqft facility includes a teen multimedia social room (with a gaming area) and a children's story-time pavilion, built by Monteith Construction for a $13 million project. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Jan. 5, crews began restoring Kenan Fountain at Market and Fifth — work expected to finish by February's end — and today a section of Wrightsville Avenue between Audubon and 43rd will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for live oak pruning. WWAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new detox center named STAR Center will open later in January at 1605 Robin Hood Road to offer medically assisted detox, crisis stabilization and transitional housing services; county commissioners approved a renovation contract for the 14,000 sqft facility operated by LINC and RHA Health. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ New Hanover County will open its NHC Stabilization and Re-entry (STAR) Center at 1605 Robin Hood Road later this month to offer medically assisted detox, crisis stabilization and transitional housing services. Commissioners approved the renovation contract on Oct. 21. WECT
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Floating Lantern Ceremony
2-7 p.m. — Cameron Art Museum — Free outdoor event — Create and float a lantern while enjoying live music and reflecting on special moments.
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Charleston Cougars at UNC Wilmington Seahawks Women's Basketball
7-11 p.m. — Trask Coliseum — Tickets available — Catch the action as the Cougars take on the Seahawks in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.
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Hampton Pirates vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks Women's Basketball
7-11 p.m. — Trask Coliseum — $15 — Experience an exciting women's basketball matchup between the Pirates and Seahawks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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