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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Wilmington nonprofit Welcome Home Angel surprised 14-year-old Carter Rouse who has Down’s Syndrome by finishing a new room that features customized furniture and smart storage—building a safe space that will help him work toward greater independence. WWAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A medical examiner report said Megan Dolan died in a fire on Master’s Lane in Hampstead in August 2024 after suffering severe burns and a stab wound near the exit; her brother Matthew Dolan was arrested in Chardon, Ohio and faces charges for first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and cruelty to animals (if convicted, he may face life without parole or the death penalty). WECT
- ➤ Dakota Quinn Knight, 30, pleaded guilty in New Hanover County Superior Court for the fatal hit-and-run of construction worker Michelle Renee Von Seggern on April 11, 2024—he drove under the influence, fled the scene, was apprehended with a blood alcohol level of 0.20 g/mL, and received a sentence of four to seven years with credit for time served. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Celina Merlos, a custodian at Trask Middle School, saved a student’s life during lunch by performing the Heimlich maneuver when the student began choking on cheese. Merlos was honored with the County Hero Award and the school board approved LifeVac devices for emergencies—training will begin soon. WECT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clean Cape Fear is hosting a free discussion on local waterways pollution on March 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St—experts including co-founder Emily Donovan, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s Ken Waldrop, NC State’s Jeffrey Enders and Southern Environmental Law Center’s Hannah M. Nelson will present short talks and lead a Q&A session—explaining PFAS and other pollution challenges. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Local groups join forces to launch Cape Fear Creek Week scheduled for March 17-22 to teach residents how to protect local waterways—activities include creek tours, presentations, and storm drain markings. The event is a partnership among local water quality organizations that aims to safeguard our drinking water and natural resources. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wilmington City Council will meet March 18 to review a $5.38 million contract with Highland Paving for road repairs and a $1.353 million drainage grant to reduce flooding along Hewlett’s Creek. They will also consider $824,652 in gap financing for a housing project by Cape Fear Collective and a request to remove board term limits for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority—key decisions affecting city services. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Novant Health Inc. has proposed a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Wilmington to shift 60 beds from NHRMC at a project cost of $92 million, with work planned to finish in December 2027. A public hearing will be held on April 16 at noon in Building L room L107 at Cape Fear Community College (written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 31). WECT
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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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Miracles in Motion 5K and 1 Mile Event
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Long Leaf Park | Free entry for ACCESS of Wilmington participants | Support adaptive sports and fitness for the community's heroes and individuals with disabilities.
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Dog Adoption Event at Flying Machine Brewing Company
12-4 p.m. — Flying Machine Brewing Company — Free entry — Meet adorable adoptable dogs while enjoying delicious food and local brews.
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Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
7-11 p.m. | Trask Coliseum | Tickets available | Experience the legendary basketball skills and entertainment of the Original Harlem Globetrotters.
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Justin Moore Live at the NC Azalea Festival
8-11 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Tickets available — Experience the country sensation Justin Moore with his chart-topping hits and captivating performance.
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Jesse Ruben Live
7-11 p.m. — Reel Cafe — Check for entry fee — Enjoy an evening of live music with Jesse Ruben in a vibrant Wilmington venue.
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Alt-Zalea Festival Acoustic Performance
4-10 p.m. — The Kitchen Sink — Free entry — Enjoy a solo acoustic set as part of the lively Alt-Zalea Festival in downtown Wilmington.
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Clay Street Unit Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticket prices unavailable — Experience an evening of musical talent and community with celebrated act Shadowgrass.
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