Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Sidbury Road in New Hanover County will be closed from Feb. 10 to Feb. 28 for construction improvements including pipe replacement to enhance water flow. Port City Daily
- ➤ Port City Daily will provide weekly updates on government and community meetings in the tri-county area, including zoning changes, policy discussions, and public hearings. Port City Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning artist Ledisi, fresh from a Super Bowl performance, will perform in Wilmington on June 4 during her 'Love You Too Tour' with special guest Marsha Ambrosius. Wilmington Star-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Scientific Solutions is constructing North America's largest temperature-controlled facility for life sciences at Wilmington International Airport, expected to create 500 jobs and be operational by August 2025. Wilmington Star-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The George restaurant in Wilmington has been rebranded to River 128 Restaurant, introducing a refreshed menu and décor while preserving some popular dishes, under the ownership of Edson Munekata and Freddy Lee. Port City Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local athletes, including a state champion swimmer, vie for the Anderson Air StarNews Athlete of the Week title, with public voting determining the winner. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ ILM Football Club, aiming to unite Wilmington through soccer, will launch its first season this spring with home games at Cape Fear Academy and is holding open tryouts on February 15. WECT
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Valentine's Weekend Getaway at Wilmington KOA Holiday
Celebrate Valentine's weekend by booking a deluxe cabin at Wilmington KOA Holiday, where you'll receive a special treat upon arrival.
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Seahawk Sun Run 2025
The Seahawk Sun Run is a community running event hosted at the University of North Carolina Wilmington as part of the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
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Sam Bush Concert in Wilmington
Grammy-winning musician Sam Bush, known as the 'Father of Newgrass,' will perform at the Brooklyn Arts Center, blending bluegrass with jazz, rock, and country elements.
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Tidewater Camellia Show and Sale
The Tidewater Camellia Club hosts a show featuring hundreds of blooms evaluated by American Camellia Society judges, attracting exhibitors from across the Southeast.
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Azalea Sprint Race
The Azalea Sprint offers individual, relay, and aquabike events in Wilmington, NC, encouraging community participation in a fun and competitive environment.
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Strut for Childhood Cancer Race
Join us on March 8, 2025, for the 16th annual Strut for Childhood Cancer Race, which benefits Cape Fear children battling cancer through Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. Our 1-mile fun run begins at 9 am, and our timed 5K begins at 9:30.
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Strut for Childhood Cancer Race
Join us on March 8, 2025, for the 16th annual Strut for Childhood Cancer Race, which benefits Cape Fear children battling cancer through Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. Our 1-mile fun run begins at 9 am, and our timed 5K begins at 9:30.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
Experience a unique live performance of Adele's iconic songs by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at The Elia.
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