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in Wilmington
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thalian Hall will host its annual Community Day on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering tours, demonstrations of the rare 19th-century Thunder Roll, local arts presentations plus the on-sale launch of the new Main Attractions season. WWAY
- ➤ The New Hanover County Parks Conservancy will host its annual Food Truck Rodeo this Sunday, Apr. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. at Ogden Park, featuring local food trucks, beverage vendors, and live music while proceeds support the construction of the All Wheels Pump Track at Northern Regional Park. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cold Crew Carvers, a locally based skateboard and clothing brand, will host a skate event in the Cargo District at Barzarre on Castle Street tomorrow, April 25 from noon to 8 p.m.—featuring a mini-ramp, three bands such as Cement Block Pillow Fight, 20 vendors and their first fashion show. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Wilmington-area high school students from Laney and New Hanover were honored in Washington D.C. after winning the 2025 Congressional App Challenge with their app (Remember When) that helps seniors preserve memories. WECT
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College is partnering with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office & will run a full-day active shooter simulation training exercise from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 25 at its Downtown and North campuses, with temporary sidewalk closures on Front Street. Port City Daily
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will hold its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8 at the Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington, with 1,417 graduates earning credentials at four scheduled times (9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.), and the event requires tickets. WECT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday at Wilmington Skyline Center, state environmental officials held the final hearing for proposed PFAS rules that would require industrial facilities to test wastewater for PFOS, PFOA, and GenX. Written comments will be accepted until June 15 as residents said the measures do not protect local waterways enough. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Bald Head Island Conservancy has joined with Georgia Tech to form a research partnership that will study coastal sustainability, ecosystem health, and environmental resilience. The initiative will give student researchers hands-on conservation experience on Bald Head Island — details on project priorities will be shared later. WECT
- ➤ Environmentalists boarded the Henrietta in downtown Wilmington on April 23 to question Enviva’s wood pellet operations, doubting the sustainability and job claims behind shipping local trees to Europe for clean energy. Activists urged residents to press for policy changes that protect local forests and communities. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CFPUA will begin smoke sewer testing in Pirates Cove and Tangle Oaks on Tuesday, April 28 to check for leaks in the sewer mains. Testing runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on streets like Buccaneer Road (customers get a hand-delivered notice) and ends by May 1. Port City Daily
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Lagerfest 2026
1-5 p.m. — Wrightsville Beach Brewery — $25 for tasting glass and unlimited sampling — Celebrate local lagers with live music and food options.
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Summer Music Series - May
5-8 p.m. — Bluewater Waterfront Grill — Free entry — Come rock the dock with live music and waterfront views every Sunday this May.
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Tiffany & Tea Event
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Azalea Antiques & Art — Free entry — Experience an elegant evening with fine tea, select wines, and curated charcuterie alongside sisterhood.
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Dead on the Deck: The Deadtown Cosmonauts
2-6 p.m. — Katy's Grill and Bar — Free entry — Experience high-energy music inspired by the beaches of Wilmington, NC.
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John Crist Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians.
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Benny Hill Jazz Quartet Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Music on Market — Free entry — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the acclaimed Benny Hill Jazz Quartet featuring vibrant saxophone improvisations.
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Earth with Wind & Fire Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful rhythms of Earth, Wind & Fire at this lively outdoor concert.
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Coastal Entrepreneurship Awards
6-9 p.m. — UNCW Burney Center — Recognizing local innovation — Celebrate emerging and established businesses in the Cape Fear region.
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