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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Many drivers who use the East Boiling Spring Road detour in Boiling Spring Lakes have grown weary of the sharp, narrow curve on Drayton Road and are slowing down to navigate it carefully. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A free family-friendly street fair will be held in downtown Wilmington from April 4th to April 6th featuring live music, food, vendors, and activities for children and adults — street parking is free while additional parking is available in city decks. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington will host the NC Azalea Festival from April 2—6 with a garden party, parade, street fair and concerts. The event will honor Queen Azalea Bethany Joy Lenz, known for her role on One Tree Hill, while the StarNews provides daily festival coverage. Wilmington Star-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices in the Lower Atlantic region remained near $2.90 per gallon on Monday—showing little change from last week and staying roughly 7% below the national average. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Christine Sawyer of Bradley Creek Elementary entered the Teacher Astronaut Contest to win a free weightless flight in zero gravity offered by Zero-G—she plans to use the experience to boost STEM learning for her students. The contest winner will be announced on April 21 and the flight is scheduled for June 1. Port City Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the 1980s, Wilmington replaced a hazardous 1920s drawbridge with a new four-lane bridge later renamed the Isabel Stellings Holmes Bridge and built the S. Thomas Rhodes Bridge to link the area to Brunswick County—projects that were launched by a 1977 bid to secure a cost-effective, safer crossing. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Marcus King Band Concert
7-10 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of Honkytonk Rock and Roll Soul Music with the Marcus King Band.
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Keller Williams Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Cost TBA — Experience the eclectic sounds of Keller Williams, a musical innovator with a flair for lively performances.
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