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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and nonprofits hosted a pop-up market at Jerusalem Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Chadbourn on Saturday, where six-year-old volunteer Jayden Lee helped serve fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighbors. The mobile food distribution program aims to address gaps in food access in rural areas — organizers said the next event will run May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WECT
- ➤ At a pop-up market held at Jerusalem Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Chadbourn, a 6-year-old volunteer, Jayden Lee, helped serve fresh fruits, vegetables, and bags of food to neighbors—working alongside his uncle. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation organized the event to provide fresh food to rural areas with limited access—plans call for the pop-up to continue monthly. FOX Wilmington
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several firefighting crews are battling a wildfire that has burned over 400 acres in Pender County — the blaze started from a controlled burn that got out of control because of windy conditions. WECT
- ➤ Fire crews are battling a 100-acre wildfire in Rocky Point and are urging residents along Ashton Road at Ashton Crossroads and McCrary Roads to evacuate. A WECT crew reported planes spraying water on the blaze and the NC Forest Service—Burgaw Fire Department, Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Department, and Pender County Emergency Management are working to contain it. WECT
- ➤ Fire crews confirmed that residents on Ashton Road and McCrary Road in Rocky Point can safely return home — several crews are battling a 450-acre wildfire that is 95% contained while aircraft spray water on the blaze. FOX Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County commissioners will vote Monday, April 21 on changes that raise fees for breeders and animal care—upgrading a breeder permit from $20 to $150 and adding stricter rules for dangerous dogs after community complaints about animal safety and breeder practices. Port City Daily
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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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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — $67 — Experience a legendary night of country music with Ricky Skaggs and his band performing classic hits.
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Coheed and Cambria Concert
6-10 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Infinite Arc Tour with Coheed and Cambria alongside Mastodon and Periphery.
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Mat Kearney Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of captivating music from Mat Kearney, known for his chart-topping hits and engaging performances.
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