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Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Wilmington resident won $200,757 from a Cash 5 lottery ticket purchased at the Masonboro Country Store.  WECT
  • Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts District to become the city's first 'social district', allowing open containers and promoting local business engagement every Saturday in February from 12 to 5 p.m.  FOX Wilmington

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Wilmington-area restaurants and breweries are hosting a variety of food and drink events in January 2025, featuring chili cook-offs, oyster roasts, and a book signing by James Beard award-winning author Jim Meehan.  Wilmington Star-News

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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  • North Carolina Azalea Festival - Chefs' Showcase: A Culinary Experience

    The Chefs’ Showcase offers a 5-course meal with fine wine pairings and entertainment, featuring notable chefs and a silent auction at a luxurious venue.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Support Group for Mothers of Adult Children

    Mothers Praying for Adult Children (MPAC) is a support group that meets twice a month to provide encouragement and biblical resources for mothers seeking to pray more effectively for their adult children.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Korean Cooking Class at Hi-Wire Brewing

    This interactive cooking class offers participants a hands-on opportunity to create authentic Korean dishes while supporting community initiatives.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • North Carolina Jazz Festival - Friday Night Performance

    The North Carolina Jazz Festival will feature All-Star musicians performing in seven unique sets with different leaders at Hotel Ballast in Wilmington.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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