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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The updated hotel resort Trailborn Surf & Sound in the former Blockade Runner space now features a new restaurant and poolside bar in Wrightsville Beach. The facility aims to offer local guests modern dining and leisure options to enrich the region’s hospitality scene. Wilmington Star-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police are investigating a robbery at Walgreens on S 17th Street after receiving a call shortly before noon; the suspect (a woman in a solid grey jacket, black hoodie, black leggings and a yellow surgical mask) was last seen walking toward Medical Center Drive. WECT
- ➤ Wilmington Police are investigating a Walgreens robbery on S 17th Street where a woman in a grey jacket, black hoodie, and black leggings with a yellow surgical mask allegedly robbed the store shortly before noon—she was last seen walking toward Medical Center Drive. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Leland Police are asking for help identifying suspects who allegedly stole from Lowe’s Home Improvement on March 12 around 1:20 p.m. in Leland—police noted that a receipt seen in a suspect's photo did not lead to identification and urge anyone with information to contact Detective Majors anonymously. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ The Leland Police Department is asking for help to identify suspects who allegedly stole from a Lowe's Home Improvement store on March 12 around 1:20 p.m. in Leland—photos of a suspect holding a receipt have not yet led to their identification. WECT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina held a scholarship brunch where they helped present scholarships to local youth. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Friday's New Hanover County school board meeting, the board voted 5-2 to censure member Tim Merrick for overstepping his role when he addressed a teacher's concern over a classroom display policy—his actions sparked loud protests and led him to apologize and promise to follow board rules more carefully. Port City Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association will host its 39th annual Parade of Homes over two weekends—April 26-27 and May 3-4—from noon to 5 p.m. The free, self-guided tour will showcase more than 80 homes in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties + include interactive features like 3D virtual tours and detailed home plans. Wilmington Star-News
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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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The Dead South Live Concert
5-7 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable evening with the award-winning Folk & Bluegrass band, The Dead South.
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RDU Sports Cinco De Mayo Softball Draft
8 AM-10 PM — Olsen Park — Free entry — Step up for a fun-filled day of softball, tacos, and team spirit!
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Fitz and The Tantrums Spring Fling Tour
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Check local listings for ticket prices — Dance to the infectious sounds of Fitz and The Tantrums live in concert.
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