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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Wilmington man (Michael John Lavelle) was charged with first-degree murder after police found the decomposing remains of his girlfriend Holly Petteys on April 22 in an apartment on Jean Rabin Way; he is in serious condition at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a brief chase ended with a self-inflicted stabbing. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A 19-year-old victim called 911 from the Red Roof Inn on Market Street on November 6th, revealing she was trafficked from New York and forced into prostitution—actions that led Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez to charge five people in connection with the human trafficking ring—while Wilmington police aided her recovery. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mandy Miller, a local artist who works in digital ads, is showing her mixed-media art at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher; her work uses upcycled cardboard plus glow-in-the-dark resin to create sea life images and the exhibit runs through July 7. Port City Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College today launched a new Glazier Apprenticeship program — a three-level course developed with Standard Glass and the National Glass Association to provide hands-on training in glass fabrication and installation; students who complete the program will earn multiple credentials including U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman Certification and OSHA 10 Certification. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local reps have introduced over a dozen bills that the Assembly will review next week. The bills cover issues like parental rights, gun rules, execution methods, fishing limits and toxic chemical use in firefighting — all to be considered before the May 8 deadline. Port City Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project found that private equity firms have acquired thousands of multifamily units in Wilmington — identifying 3,798 units in total and noting that most local acquisitions occurred in the last five years with major deals from Clarion Partners and Starwood Capital. Analysts said these moves have led to rising rents and extra fees that worsen the affordable housing crisis. Port City Daily
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Wrigglesworth ACE Hardware 2nd Annual BBQ Grill Expo
2-6 p.m. — College Park Elementary School — Free entry — Enjoy delicious BBQ grilling demos and vendor displays from 22 local experts.
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