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in Wilmington
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Convention Center donated 3,119 pounds of food last year to local nonprofits — benefiting groups like 86 Hungers Now, Good Shepherd, and Living HOPE as part of its food recovery efforts, and it plans to continue supporting these organizations. WWAY
- ➤ Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will host its annual Golden Hammer Breakfast at Hotel Ballast on Friday, February 13 at 8 a.m. They will share updates and announce a transformative project while celebrating hope. WWAY
- ➤ WHQR Public Media in Wilmington received a $20,478 grant from The Cannon Foundation to replace its aging Audio Vault System and ensure reliable service. The funding supports a critical equipment upgrade for the station. WWAY
- ➤ Zora’s Market & Kitchen launched a free fish bank program offering black sea bass donated by UNCW Aquaculture to provide healthy food access+ anyone interested can sign up at the market on Wednesday, with fish available for pickup on Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. supplies limited. FOX Wilmington
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business owners will meet for a round table discussion at Carolina Beach Town Hall Council Chambers on January 28 at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.—the session will cover how to apply for funding from the Southern New Hanover County Small Business Impact Program. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown’s Public Archaeology Corps has moved thousands of artifacts into temporary storage at Steele Music Studios as it prepares to leave its donated Front Street lab by Feb. 2 — the group has reached out to city and county officials for help in finding a permanent home. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Raeford Teachey received the 2026 David MacAlpine Award for youth mentorship & community service at the Conversation for Peace event at the MLK Center on Jan. 15. He served as a school resource officer and now mentors fellow deputies. FOX Wilmington
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Seabird's seafood market will debut a new menu on Jan. 28, while a bagel brand extends National Bagel Day with prize spins and a local pizzeria gains hidden gem status; an ethnic restaurant closed over a lease dispute and a new ice cream shop is coming. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Little Loaf Bakery & Schoolhouse in Wilmington was named one of the best cinnamon roll spots by The Takeout for its oversized, orange blossom–iced roll. The bakery (owned by Julia Castellano) serves warm rolls Thursday through Sunday along with morning buns and savory monkey bread. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A two-year-old Walker Hound named Slinky from Monty's Home is training at the Pender Correctional Center and will be adoptable once her basic commands training is complete. A meet and greet will be held on Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Monty's Home Thrift Shop in Burgaw. WECT
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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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Seahawk Sun Run
All day — University of North Carolina Wilmington — $40+ — Participate in the North Carolina Azalea Festival Seahawk Sun Run and enjoy a vibrant celebration of fitness and community.
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KPOP WARRIORS Live Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center — Varies — Experience the energy and excitement of K-Pop with stunning choreography and vibrant costumes.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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