Today
in Wilmington
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new spring issue of Edible Port City is free for pick-up at select Wilmington locations, as publisher Eileen Duffy spotlights local sustainable food practices and introduces recipe columnist Laura Paluch (who offers a pea and radish risotto). The magazine also features success stories from UNCW graduates. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Country singer Jordan Davis will perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Aug. 22 to support his 2025 release Learn the Hard Way, with LN members getting presale tickets on Apr. 30 at 10 a.m. & general sales starting on May 1 at 10 a.m. Port City Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County Schools will offer free summer to-go meal packs through the USDA SUN Meals To-Go program for children 18 and under and eligible adults. Families may pick up meal packs at Holly Shelter Middle School on Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m. from June 18 to Aug. 6; pre-orders are due by May 8. WECT
- ➤ New Hanover County Schools launches a free SUN Meals To-Go program to provide nutritious summer meal packs for youth (open to all students). Families must sign up by May 8 as meal pickups occur weekly on Thursdays at Holly Shelter Middle School from June 18 through August 6. WWAY
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will launch an Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology this fall to prepare students for aviation careers. The program offers in-person + online classes and is accepting applications now. WWAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear River winds past downtown Wilmington, offering scenic views from landmarks like the S. Thomas Rhodes Bridge. Its 191-mile stretch connects the city with the Atlantic Ocean. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ State officials held a final PFAS public hearing last week at Wilmington City Hall’s Skyline Center, where many residents opposed proposed rules that lack enforceable limits for industrial dischargers. Written comments remain open until June 15 to allow more local voices to be heard. WHQR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of high school students from Wilmington join a statewide push for stronger nicotine laws and will meet with Raleigh lawmakers tomorrow to support House Bill 430, which raises the tobacco sales age to 21. Advocates, including Charlene Zorn, say the measure honors her stepson lost to vaping. WWAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rip Current Awareness Week runs April 26-May 2 and reminds Wilmington beachgoers to follow NWS tips like staying calm and swimming across the current to avoid dangerous flows. The NWS highlights rip currents as a top safety risk along our coast. WECT
- ➤ North Carolina recorded its lowest historic infant mortality rate in 2024 as the rate dropped from 6.9 to 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, and overdose fatalities also fell sharply due to state health investments. WECT
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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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