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Sunday, March 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pitmaster Brandon Shepard (a Food Network favorite) will soon open two new restaurants at Cargo West in Wilmington. Shepard Barbecue (focusing on slow-smoked meats) will offer a menu similar to his original eatery while Taco Papi will serve Oaxacan-style street tacos inspired by his food truck days. Wilmington Star-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ten-year-old Addy Bittecuffer said she misses her grandmother, Michelle Von Seggern (53), who was killed last April when a car hit her in a construction zone on Military Cutoff Road; Dakota Knight, who drove at 67 mph with a .20 blood alcohol level, was sentenced this week to four to six years in corrections. FOX Wilmington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local article presents eight Wilmington women as ideas for future Azalea Festival queens, citing actresses and musicians with deep ties to local film and TV. The piece explains that the festival’s selection process has evolved since it crowned its first local queen in 1997 and now reflects a broader range of talent. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The New Hanover boys basketball team plays a rematch with North Mecklenburg in the NCHSAA 4A state championship today at 2:35 pm at the Lawerence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem—hoping to win after a close loss last season. North Mecklenburg, who average 75 points a game, looks to build on their strong scoring as they take the court for a contest that could shift the championship race. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A tennis tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities was held Saturday as the 13th Annual Swing into Spring event hosted by the Abilities Tennis Association in Wilmington. The players, who paired with volunteers in unified doubles matches, will travel to Winston Salem in April for a national tournament—offering a chance to showcase their skills. FOX Wilmington
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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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