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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retirees Laura Byrd and Glenn Byrd have volunteered with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity for three years and recently joined a Global Village trip to Guatemala to help improve homes for local families in need. They now encourage others in Wilmington to volunteer—saying that hard work builds new skills and lasting connections. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ On Wednesday, Harmony Hospitality met with Carolina Beach residents to discuss hotel alternatives including a 100-foot Embassy Suites Hotel, a 50-foot Holiday Inn with 134 rooms, and a 50-foot condominium with 55 units — options offered to meet local zoning needs. Developers will use a questionnaire for community feedback before meeting with the town council, and any project is expected to take three years to become a reality amid ongoing concerns. WECT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tomiko-San, a new sushi restaurant from the Giorgios Hospitality Group, will open before the end of March in a renovated space at Lumina Commons in Wilmington—named in honor of a beloved figure in the owner's life. Chef James Nash, who trained with a sushi master, said the menu will offer traditional options such as signature rolls, nigiri, sashimi, a seaweed salad with sea beans, Japanese curry, and donburi as well as omakase dining with indoor and outdoor seating—complemented by a small cocktail bar. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Wilmington Theater Awards held March 26 at Thalian Hall, Opera House Theatre Co.'s production of 'Death of a Salesman' won seven awards—making it the big winner of the night. Steve Vernon received the Lela Thompson Award while the Willis Richardson Players will resume staging shows with Arts Council support. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Feast Wilmington returns this weekend to mark its second year with a downtown food and drink festival — Saturday will launch with Craft & Cuisine at 11 a.m. pairing 22 local brews and restaurant dishes alongside a coastal-themed Pier Party, and Sunday will include Brunch Elevated with live music — drawing local chefs, breweries and distilleries to share diverse culinary delights. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority shut down a section of Covil Avenue for an emergency water main repair — officials have not announced when the road will reopen. WECT
- ➤ The Department of Government Efficiency cut grant money for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday — the cut removed more than $100 million used for vaccine programs, the new immunization registry, disease tracking, mental health care, and drug support services. The department said the cuts will lead to the loss of over 80 jobs. WECT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A rezoning request will be considered at a planning commission hearing on April 2 for the 48-unit affordable senior housing project Onyx Place, proposed on just over 2 acres near the Target shopping center on Kerr Avenue and New Centre Drive. The project—led by Wallick Asset Management for property owners James and Shirley Harrell—will feature a four-story building with accessible units and community amenities and may go before city council on May 2. Port City Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, UNCW announced that basketball coach Takayo Siddle signed a five-year contract extension after leading the Seahawks to their first March Madness appearance in eight years — the record deal makes him one of the longest-tenured coaches and sets him up to pursue a national championship. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Silver Lake Baptist Church Car Show
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Silver Lake Baptist Church — Free admission — Explore classic cars and enjoy family-friendly activities with free hot dogs.
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Symphony Speakeasy Fundraiser
3:00-4:30 p.m. — End of Days Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy live music and craft cocktails while supporting local arts education.
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Spafford Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Brooklyn Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience Spafford's astonishing improvisational music with extended jams that create a unique soundscape each night.
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