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in Wilmington
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Zora’s Market and Kitchen will relaunch its full kitchen on Jan. 27 and has launched a free fish program to support food equity with two fish given per person weekly (while supplies last). The venue partners with UNCW’s aquaculture team and sources 99% local seafood. Port City Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington offers a mix of historic centers, like Independence Mall, and modern venues such as Mayfaire Town Center that blend retail, dining and entertainment. Shoppers enjoy local boutiques + national chains as redevelopment plans at North 17 Shopping Center expand options citywide. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform at UNCW Kenan Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. — the event honors over 150 years of musical history and celebrates the traditions of Negro Spirituals. WECT
- ➤ This weekend, Wilmington hosts many events including Purlie Victorious at Thalian Hall starting Friday, free live music at Cape Fear Community Center Friday, a historic film screening and a family-friendly Fort Fisher commemoration Saturday, and art sessions plus concerts on Sunday—giving locals plenty of ways to enjoy the city. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Music legend James Taylor will perform with his All-Star Band at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in September; presale tickets go on sale Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. and regular tickets start Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. WECT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction plans to offer career-focused math classes for high school students that link lessons with real-world jobs + upperclassmen may choose paths like Applied Statistics and Data Science. The proposal may be implemented for the 2028-29 school year after approval. FOX Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wilmington Housing Authority clarified plans to increase rents in 138 Creekwood apartments — new rates will be set at 40% of Area Median Income, charging about $975 for a 2-bedroom. Changes will roll out as leases are renewed this year while WHA works to offer income-based alternatives for tenants. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ WMPO launched its second round of the SS4A safety action plan outreach to improve road safety by asking for community feedback on draft project locations; feedback will be accepted through February via the WMPO website (a federal effort). WECT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A study by the North Carolina Housing Coalition shows nearly 200,000 evictions were filed last year, a 31% rise since 2017, driven partly by the end of the Covid-19 moratorium and rising housing costs in Wilmington – local residents like Mary De Jesus faced eviction records and costly fees that add to ongoing affordability issues. WWAY
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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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