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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of people gathered downtown Wilmington on April 5 for the 2025 Azalea Festival Parade — floats, marching bands and dancers filled Market Street as Queen Azalea Bethany Joy Lenz waved to the crowd. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Residents filled downtown Wilmington's streets after the Azalea Festival parade to enjoy local vendors at the street fair. Wilmington Star-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina dropped last week as claims fell from 3,419 to 3,096 for the week ending March 29 — the U.S. Department of Labor also reported a national decline from 225,000 to 219,000. Wilmington Star-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ T.W. Garner Food Company recalled certain lots of Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sauce in ten states including North Carolina because some Habanero bottles may contain sriracha with undeclared sulfites and some Sweet CHAbanero bottles failed to include the labeled aged peppers. Consumers who purchased these products are urged to dispose of or return them—no illnesses have been reported. FOX Wilmington
SPORTS NEWS
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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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