Today
in Wilmington
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Calvary Center is hosting a free food distribution event today in Wilmington to help community members access essential supplies. WECT
- ➤ Wilmington will host a busy St. Patrick's Day weekend with a downtown parade and charity Lo Tide Run at Carolina Beach on Saturday, along with concerts, plays and festivals from Friday to Sunday. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Cape Fear River Watch returns with its oyster roast fundraiser, Sip & Shuck, this Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Alley at The Cargo District (tickets cost $75 and include 20 oysters, two local beers, and live music) with limited availability. WECT
- ➤ Students at Bradley Creek Elementary and Sunset Park Elementary received free shoes Tuesday through a partnership among Carolina Panthers, Samaritan’s Feet and the Dave and Nicole Tepper Foundation — local athletes helped fit students and led them through a Panther Cathead tunnel run. WECT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ILM handled 1.8M passengers this decade — more than double the figures from 10 years ago — and announced about $250M in improvements including a new curb redesign, parking deck, and runway resurfacing. The upgrades will ease travel and boost local business with some projects scheduled to open in late 2026. Port City Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Azalea Festival Spring Fashion Show will return this weekend at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach with models displaying designs for festival events. VIP check-in begins Sunday, March 15 at 11 a.m. & guests may join raffles, enjoy a brunch buffet, and use free ADA parking. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show features puppets from the Emmy Award winning series, & it will have two performances this summer at CFCC's Wilson Center. Tickets for members are available online starting March 11 at 10 a.m., with public sale on March 13 at 10 a.m. WECT
- ➤ Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show will be held at CFCC's Wilson Center as part of the Family Series this summer. Tickets go on sale to members today at 10 a.m. and to the general public on March 13 at 10 a.m. (Child/student tickets are $25 for any seat). FOX Wilmington
- ➤ UNCW's Kenan Auditorium will host From China to Appalachia, a musical event featuring two-time Grammy winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and Chinese dulcimer virtuoso Chao Tian. The program will blend Appalachian and Chinese folk traditions for a unique evening of culture. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Belville Mayor Chuck Bost was unanimously appointed to the Eagles Island Nature Park board (which protects 2,000 acres along the Cape Fear River) to lead conservation and explore links with Belville’s Riverwalk to block commercial projects. Port City Daily
- ➤ The DOJ approved $175 million in settlements on March 10 for service members exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, adding to over $421 million already paid. The program (part of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act) gives payments of $100,000 to $550,000 via the Elective Option process. FOX Wilmington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hoggard High School held a send-off on Tuesday, Mar. 10, for its boys (5 p.m. vs. West Charlotte) and girls (7:30 p.m. vs. Mallard Creek) basketball teams headed to the state championships at the Coliseum at Wake Forest University. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ ILM Football Club will open its 2026 home season on March 21 at North Brunswick High School in Leland when it hosts Bragg FC (its first match at the venue) with free admission and a suggested $5 donation to support the club. WWAY
- ➤ Hoggard High School’s boys and girls basketball teams head to the state championship today in Winston-Salem—boys face West Charlotte at 5:00 p.m. and girls face Mallard Creek at 7:30 p.m. at the Coliseum at Wake Forest University after a Tuesday send-off. WECT
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Jack and Jill Rise & Run 5K
9 a.m. — Long Leaf Park — Registration fees apply — A heart-pounding 5K supporting children's education and advocacy in the Wilmington community.
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Hank, Pattie & The Current Concert
8-10 p.m. — Live At Ted’s — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy the melodic sounds of Hank, Pattie & The Current live in concert.
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Blue Ribbon Run
4:00 PM — Long Leaf Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community run to raise awareness and funds for colorectal cancer research.
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Lucius Concert
7-10 PM — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Ticket prices from $69 — Experience the captivating sounds of Lucius live in Wilmington.
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Easter Brunch Buffet
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Bluewater Waterfront Grill — $50 Adults, $20 Kids — Celebrate Easter with a delicious waterfront brunch buffet featuring prime rib and grilled salmon.
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Mary's Art Explorers
10-11 a.m. — Friends School of Wilmington — $5 each — Enjoy a story time about frogs followed by a nature walk and craft making.
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Wilmington Grand Vendor Expo
9 a.m. — Carolina Beach State Park — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy great deals and positive vibes.
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