Monday, April 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carolina Beach is planning a pet memorial called Rainbow Bridge that will have wooden planks to honor pets with fur, feathers, or scales. Fundraising started a week ago — 42 of 133 planks have been claimed — and the project will be completed by the end of summer ahead of Pets in the Park. WWAY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today around 4:30 p.m. Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department crews rescued a person from a two-car crash on Ocean Highway East by cutting off a car door with hydraulic tools and Brunswick County EMS provided care at the scene. WECT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high schools have three softball players as finalists for StarNews Athlete of the Week presented by Anderson Air—voters can cast votes as many times as they like until the poll closes Friday, April 25 at noon. Wilmington Star-News
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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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