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in Wilmington
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Junior League of Wilmington will host its 72nd annual Bargain Sale at the Elks Lodge next month to support women’s leadership initiatives, starting Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. with Sip & Shop and continuing Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WECT
- ➤ The Junior League of Wilmington will host its 72nd annual Bargain Sale at the Elks Lodge next month. Shoppers can enjoy early access during the Sip (Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.) and get 50 percent off on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with tickets priced at $5 for Saturday-only access and $20 for Sip and Shop. FOX Wilmington
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County Schools will host a Budget Town Hall on Jan. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Board of Education facility in Wilmington. Staff will meet at 5 p.m. — families and community join at 6 p.m. to share feedback for future budget decisions. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CFPUA (Cape Fear Public Utility Authority) lifted a boil water advisory for a Wilmington area along Oleander Drive yesterday, allowing residents to safely use tap water. WECT
- ➤ A new roundabout at River Road and Independence Boulevard is now open, although additional paving is planned for the coming weeks. The $2.42 million project, funded by the city and development partners Riverlights and Proximity Watermark Development, aims to improve traffic flow and safety with drivers urged to proceed carefully. WWAY
- ➤ The NAACP New Hanover County Chapter hosts candidate meet-and-greet events at Ebenezer Empowerment Center, 2929 Princess Place Drive; school board candidates (Jan. 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m.) and board of commissioners (Jan. 29, 5 to 7:30 p.m.) are set to appear with light refreshments provided. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina’s Health Department launched I Gave Birth, a maternal health initiative partnering with 48 hospitals to help new mothers check for severe postpartum symptoms by providing bracelets as reminders to call a provider if they experience chest pain or severe headache during the first 42 days after birth. WECT
- ➤ NCDHHS is offering carbon monoxide safety tips ahead of the weekend winter storm. Residents are urged to keep gasoline-powered generators and grills outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors, and vents to prevent poisoning. WECT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants from 2025 remain a hot topic as chef Ryan Duffy’s shrimp and grits at Fish Factory Restaurant & Bar stand out, while a healthy food franchise plans an opening in early February locally and a new culinary passport guides diners through off season deals in Carolina Beach. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Glade, a two-year-old neutered hound mix from the Pender County Animal Shelter, is seeking his forever home today. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative (available for adoption at 3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw) and does well with other dogs. WECT
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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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Social District Event
12-5 p.m. — Brooklyn Arts Center — Free entry — Explore the vibrant Brooklyn Arts District with open containers and delightful local brews.
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