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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beach towns near Wilmington have started paid parking for beachgoers this season—some beginning in March while others, like Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach, started in April—with different hours, fees, and free parking options during off-season hours. The changes include new rates and special parking permits that some towns raised from last year. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Sunny, a five-year-old dog who is sweet and friendly, is available for adoption at the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter—located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington—with adoption hours Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 22nd annual North Carolina Black Film Festival, produced by Black Arts Alliance Inc., will take place from April 10 to 13 in Wilmington—featuring films, workshops, and an awards event. Special guests include Bruce W. Smith, who will get a Lifetime Achievement Award for animation—and the festival will end with a showing of the documentary Minnie Evans: Draw or Die. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ On April 4, the Kenan House in Wilmington hosted a ribbon-cutting for the N.C. Azalea Festival Garden Tour, where Queen Azalea Bethany Joy Lenz officially opened the gardens. Guests enjoyed music by the Coastal Christian High School Choir plus cookies prepared by the Cape Fear Garden Club. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Today the 78th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is underway with thousands enjoying weekend events and extra security from Wilmington Police Department and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. More than 50 sheriff deputies are assigned to special duties and only service animals are allowed at the parade and street fair — all other pets are prohibited. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twenty homes in Carolina Beach will be elevated over the next few years to lower flood damage risk—each home will be raised two feet above the flood level. Homeowners who were notified and applied for assistance will get 20% help from FEMA while public comments are accepted until May 3—local officials are reviewing FEMA applications. WWAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former UNCW guard Jaylen Sims signed a 10-day contract with the Charlotte Hornets on April 3. He will be the fourth Seahawk to join the NBA—Sims spent three seasons with the Greensboro Swarm as their all-time leading scorer. WECT
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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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Dizgo Live at Bowstring Brewyard
7-11 p.m. — Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard — Ticket price TBA — Experience an eclectic mix of genres with DIZGO as they bring their unique jamband sound to Wilmington.
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Evan Honer Spring Tour 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Starting from $42 — Experience Evan Honer live with his chart-topping hits in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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