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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A mural honoring Coach Sherriedale Morgan was unveiled Friday at the Sherriedale Morgan Fitness Center to celebrate his legacy as a boxing coach, veteran, and Golden Glove winner. Former students, including Deidre Fabian, recalled his impact—he left a mark on local boxing through his guidance and achievements. WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was struck by gunfire during a road rage incident on I-140 between 10 and 11 p.m. on April 24 and was taken to the hospital in stable condition – law enforcement is urging anyone who saw suspicious behavior to share details. WECT
- ➤ Leland Police Department is searching for a suspect after a larceny occurred at Food Lion on 1735 Reed Rd on April 23 at around 1:45 p.m.—the suspect fled in a newer model dark blue RAM 1500. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris will perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington on September 22 and September 23 as part of her Dreamsicle Tour — the event marks a key stop on her tour later this year. WWAY
- ➤ The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College will host the second annual HelloArts! Festival on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29 to showcase live music and art performances from various college clubs and programs. The free festival will feature groups like the Studio Symphony Orchestra and CFCC Chorus—highlighting the creative efforts of its Fine and Performing Arts students. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NCWorks will host the All-Backgrounds Welcome Job Fair next week to offer career opportunities across various industries. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A survey by the NCPBA shows that 73% of Wilmington police rated their work environment poor, with many officers saying the chief has created a racial divide and left them unsupported. The group asked City Council on April 25 to release the third-party investigation report and to have input in selecting a new police chief. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hoggard soccer beat Ashley 3-1 at Scott Braswell Stadium on Friday, ending a four-game winless streak and topping the Mideastern Conference. Senior Jordan DeVoid led the Vikings in scoring as three different players contributed to a win that strengthens their final season push. Wilmington Star-News
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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
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Concert
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Coheed and Cambria Concert
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Mat Kearney Concert
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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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Napoleon Dynamite Live
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