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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wagon Tails Farm Rescue and Petco Love are teaming up to offer a pet vaccination and microchipping event in Wilmington, featuring free and low-cost services. WECT
- ➤ The North Carolina Department of Transportation will start a paving project in Wrightsville Beach on Feb. 25, adding bicycle lanes and crosswalks, with lane closures but no full road closures expected. WECT
- ➤ The City of Wilmington is hosting an open house on Feb. 26 to showcase the Dawson & Wooster corridors improvement project, aiming to enhance safety and aesthetics. WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington police apprehended one person following a break-in at Queen Vape and Tobacco, with an investigation ongoing. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Molly Shannon and Kumail Nanjiani are set to star in 'Driver's Ed', a comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly, filming in Wilmington with local producer Jonas Pate. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College music instructor Ernesto Ferreri performed his own composition at Carnegie Hall, marking a significant achievement. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ David's Deli & Restaurant in Wilmington, open since 1981 and led by owner Doug Efting since 1993, will close in April due to post-pandemic industry challenges, with neighboring Kapow Thai Street Food set to expand into the space. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement's height options (65, 100, or 135 feet) will be decided in March, with public input until then and potential cost adjustments due to maintenance challenges and inflation. Port City Daily
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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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30-9 p.m. — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Tickets available — Experience a theatrical concert retracing the legacy of the iconic duo with live performances of their greatest hits.
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