Today
in Wilmington
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With colder weather approaching, Warming Shelter ILM will open nightly at Grace United Methodist Church until Jan. 31 to provide food, cots, and blankets for those without homes; volunteer David Mallick asks the community to support needed donations (in funds or supplies). WWAY
- ➤ A portion of MLK Jr. Parkway was closed from N. Kerr Avenue to N 23rd Street on Sunday, Jan. 25 due to icy conditions. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes as traffic remained heavy. WECT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Freezing rain on Sunday left a thin ice coating on cars and roads, and officials urged residents to drive carefully. Today, the National Weather Service forecasts showers before 7 a.m. with clearing skies later and warns that colder temperatures will return later this week. Wilmington Star-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 1950s hospital report found Wilmington’s James Walker and Community hospitals had “C” sanitation grades and urged a 400-bed integrated facility. A Feb. 15 bond vote followed, leading to the 1967 opening of New Hanover Memorial Hospital (now Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center). Wilmington Star-News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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