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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Wilmington father filed a $25,000 lawsuit against the police department and city after his son was found dead on Tru Colors Brewing property on April 18th. He said his son might have lived if officers handled his 911 call properly — he is seeking answers after his earlier suit was dismissed. FOX Wilmington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Battleship North Carolina will be lit with spring colors from 7:30-9 p.m. today through April 6 in celebration of the Azalea Festival, showcasing bright pink, purple, and yellow lights along its historic shape. Downtown Wilmington is the best place to watch the display but the ship’s grounds and nearby roads will be closed—visitors should plan to view it from across the Cape Fear River. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Later this month, the Cameron Art Museum will open 'We Belong Here: The Gutierrez Collection', an exhibit of over 40 works of international art collected by Onay Gutierrez and Jeff Childers that explores ideas about identity and activism. An opening celebration is set for April 24 (6 to 9 p.m.) with a $15 entry fee for most visitors (free for CAM members, teachers, and students) while the exhibit runs from April 25 through September 7. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New lifeguard stands will be added to the four wheel drive beach at Fort Fisher Recreation Area this summer to boost emergency response, and lifeguards will begin training on May 12th for the season starting May 24th. Mobile stands will move to problem areas—cutting response time during busy times. WECT
- ➤ Wilmington City Council met recently to tackle a budget gap of $500,000 to $1 million caused in part by debt from the Skyline Center purchase and higher employee costs. City Manager Tony Caudle said they do not plan to raise taxes and will review cuts and reallocate funds from property sales—such as a $1.7 million sale of three Chestnut Street properties—before finalizing a recommended budget for the May 16 meeting and a public hearing on May 20. Port City Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington-area swimmers were celebrated in the 2025 StarNews All-Area Swimming awards after an exceptional winter season—Ashley’s Clem Camacho won a state title in the 200-yard freestyle and finished runner-up in the 200 butterfly while Hoggard’s Kelsey Stuck earned her third Swimmer of the Year honor and now aims to compete at Kentucky next fall. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Flower Exhibition
12 PM – 4 PM — New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension — Free entry — Experience exquisite Japanese floral arrangements by local Ikebana artists.
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