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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trix, a one-year-old lab mix ready for adoption at Monty's Home, is fully trained and compatible with active families and other pets. WECT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters swiftly put out a truck fire on USS North Carolina Road, ensuring no prolonged hazards. WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former UNCW student, cleared of DWI charges from a fatal I-40 crash, files a lawsuit against the NC Highway Patrol for wrongful charges and investigation misconduct. WWAY
- ➤ The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a man who attacked a clerk at the Scotchman Gas Station on Carolina Beach Road. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The house featured as Joey Potter's in 'Dawson’s Creek' is up for auction, excluding the land, to preserve its historical significance. WWAY
- ➤ Chef Gwen Gulliksen showcased a 'Love Letters to my Mondavi Kitchen' themed dinner at Wilmington's The Seasoned Gourmet, featuring a four-course meal paired with wines, amidst personal stories of her culinary journey. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Genesis Block's 'Conversation to Contracts' event on February 26, 2025, in Wilmington, NC, aims to boost the growth of diverse-owned businesses by facilitating connections with clients, partners, and resources through a tradeshow and workshops. WWAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 19th annual Wilmington Information Technology eXchange (WITX) event, a collaboration between UNCW's Cameron School of Business and College of Science and Engineering, aimed to enhance tech skills and networking among professionals and students in Wilmington, NC. University of North Carolina Wilmington
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Orton Plantation to start its annual prescribed burning of over 6,000 acres between March 1 and May 1, 2025, to enhance forest health and longleaf pine habitats in partnership with local and state services. WWAY
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Dubtown Cosmonauts Live at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Dubtown Cosmonauts will perform live at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot venue in Wilmington.
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The Show Must Go On - Saturday
9 AM - 7 PM | One Tree Hill: TRIC | General admission ticket required for ages 5 and up | Celebrate with stars from One Tree Hill and support the Save TRIC Campaign.
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