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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Save Sledge Forest held a town hall at UNCW on April 13 to oppose the Hilton Bluffs development as its phase one grew to 647 residential lots. The group hired attorney Susan Keelin to look into legal options while county officials review the revised plan and the petition nears 10,000 signatures. Port City Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Castle Hayne man named Jason Brannan, 37, faces 29 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor from offenses spanning June 2019 through June 2024 and was arrested in January, and he is now held on a $3.1M secured bond (according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office). WECT
- ➤ A local man from Castle Haye, 37-year-old Jason Thomas Brannan, was charged with 29 counts of sex crimes with minors, including statutory offenses from June 2019 and additional counts this week, and he received a multi-million-dollar bond (the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is investigating seized material from his home). Port City Daily
- ➤ Antonio Mitchell, a 46-year-old from Burgaw, was arrested on April 22 after fleeing a traffic stop near 23rd Street and Brandon Road and crashing into another car on Market Street and Covil Avenue—police recovered a stolen handgun and charged him with multiple felonies. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Wilmington hosts a busy lineup of live music, films, art shows and festivals as local and touring artists take the stage from Friday to Sunday (including events at Thalian Hall, Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Long Leaf Park). Residents can also enjoy family-friendly activities like a Star Party at Carolina Beach State Park and cultural events such as the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will host National Apprenticeship Day on April 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—held at and around the NF Building on its North Campus—with free entry for employers, students, and job seekers to explore careers in fields such as Accounting, Welding, and more. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ JC Lyle, a local nonprofit leader and former planning commission chair, announced her candidacy Monday for one of three Wilmington City Council seats in the Nov. 4 election — she plans to improve housing stability and development while preserving the city’s natural beauty. Her campaign focuses on community development, affordable housing, and environmental conservation to address key issues in Wilmington. Port City Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Several projects along Oleander Drive aim to reshape local spaces—JR Family Holdings LLC has submitted plans for a Wawa on a 1.64-acre site at the Oleander and Englewood intersection while a family entertainment center at 5601 Oleander Drive received rezoning approval, and the city has invited bids to build a kayak launch and boardwalk on Bradley Creek near the Oleander bridge. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS 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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