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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marley is a 1-year-old Black Lab mix at the New Hanover Humane Society who is smart, house trained and playful—loyal to her human friends and friendly with other dogs and cats. The shelter at 2405 North 23rd Street in Wilmington says she does best with an energetic owner. WWAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Northside Food Co-op is rethinking its downtown grocery store project by studying a new Northside location and adding hot food service to attract more shoppers after a big-name store took a city-donated parcel. The co-op will decide its next steps at meetings on April 12 and April 28 — its market study shows the current plan may not generate enough revenue. Port City Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police are searching for 11-year-old Nasir Green who was last seen on April 7th on the 2800 block of Bloomfield Lane; he stands 5 feet 4 and weighs about 100 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes (call 910 343 3609 for tips). WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Big Something will perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this summer on Saturday, June 28 (tickets go on sale Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m.). WECT
- ➤ Big Something will perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this summer. WECT
- ➤ Wilmington singer Brooke Renshaw, lead vocalist for Oc3ans, ended her American Idol run on April 7 after not advancing to the America votes round—she thanked supporters and said the experience boosted her confidence after singing for 900 people at the Orpheum Theatre. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNCW has been named among the nation’s best graduate programs in the U.S. News and World Report 2025 rankings. The university’s Master of Healthcare Administration debuted at #68 in Healthcare Management + its Public Affairs ranking rose to #121 while Education ranked at #209. University of North Carolina Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington City Council met in closed session Tuesday to review the search for a new city manager as current manager Tony Caudle will retire on June 1—more than 80 candidates were narrowed to six and interviews will begin in the coming weeks. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry will host the 11th annual Dentistry From The Heart event at its Bolivia office on May 16 (7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), where over 200 patients will receive free dental care on a first-come basis while Novant Health screens for high blood pressure. The office has donated $400,000 in free care over the past decade to aid more than 2,000 Brunswick County residents (a key part of its community service). 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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