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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the 72nd Azalea Garden Tour will cost $50 each, with children under 12 free with a paying adult. UNCW’s Kenan House (1705 Market St.) will host a ribbon-cutting and Queen’s Garden Party at 9:30 a.m. on April 4, and the self-guided tour will run through April 6 featuring 10 gardens and a benefit art sale to support local nonprofits. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ After Monday's rain reduced pollen, the National Weather Service forecasts that the 78th Azalea Festival will start with cool temperatures in the low 70s on Wednesday, may see rain on Thursday during the Justin Moore concert, clear skies and mid-80s on Friday and Saturday, and finish with overcast, windy conditions and highs near 80 on Sunday—bringing a mix of weather to the festival. Wilmington Star-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, March 31, the ZIM Mount Rainier—the biggest ship to ever dock at the port—passed the Southport waterfront as people gathered to watch it leave down the Cape Fear River. The 1,200-foot ship could hold up to 15,000 containers. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FEAST Wilmington showed off the city's new food tastes with events that had beer and food pairings, a pier party with sunset views, and a downtown brunch with local dishes. Many guests loved dishes like shrimp aguachile and crab rangoon grilled cheese—making them eager for next year's events. WECT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carolina Beach Elementary School will unveil Sea Star Seascape, an ocean-themed mural covering a 930-square-foot corridor at the Clarendon Avenue entrance next week at 1 p.m. The project was led by local artist Lauren Stumberg and art teacher Melony Connor with students from each grade contributing designs of the ocean ecosystem. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Carolina Beach has updated pet rules at the beach and dogs are allowed before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. from (April 1 through Sept. 30) if they are leashed and owners carry a plastic or paper container for cleanup. Dogs are banned from the historical wooden boardwalk and nearby public areas, and violations will incur a $100 fine (for rule enforcement). WECT
SPORTS NEWS
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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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DEEEEEP DIVE with CureMint CEO Tyson Nargassans
4-6 p.m. — UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship — Registration required — Engage in startup insights from a leader in FinTech and Healthcare as part of the popular DEEEEEP DIVE series.
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