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Sunday, February 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington could gain a new family entertainment center featuring bowling, arcade games, and axe throwing, pending final approval by the City Council. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church in Winnabow, near 150 years old and a historical place of worship for African Americans, now requires extensive repairs due to damage and vandalism. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ The Westgrove 133-townhome development on Carolina Beach Road, reduced from 200 units, plans to include recreational spaces and stormwater ponds, with New Hanover County and NCDOT addressing infrastructure to support growing traffic. Wilmington Star-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police have closed Nixon Street between 4th and 5th Streets due to a downed telecommunications pole, advising drivers to take alternative routes. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The WilmingtoNColor Black History Carnival in Wilmington's Northside featured vendors, bounce houses, music, games, and mini Black history bus tours to celebrate Black History Month. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Efforts are being made in the Wilmington area to safeguard the Gullah Geechee culture by preserving its language, folklore, arts, and historical artifacts. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County Schools, in collaboration with the Wilmington Rotary Club, celebrates the announcement of five innovative educators as finalists for the 2025 Rookie of the Year award, highlighting their contributions to student success and educational excellence. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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