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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting at Smith Creek Village Townhomes on Minnow Way on Saturday (victim and charge details have not been released). WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy Award–nominated singer Chris Isaak of Silvertone will perform live at the Wilson Center on August 8 at 7:30 p.m.—tickets for members are available today at 10 a.m. and will go on sale to the public on May 2 at 10 a.m. WECT
- ➤ Chris Isaak will perform at Cape Fear Community College on Friday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. — tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m., and he is returning to Wilmington seven years after his previous visit at the Wilson Center. Port City Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will hold its spring commencement on May 9 at Wilson Center at 9 a.m.—over 1,300 graduates will earn credentials and NFL veteran Connor Barth will speak. The ceremony is not open to the public and requires tickets. WECT
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College kicked off its free HelloArts! Festival at the Wilson Center on Monday — student performances from music and art departments marked the start of the two-day celebration. CFCC program director Phil Singleton said the students worked hard all semester to perform on a large stage. FOX Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Proposed budget cuts to NOAA may force the shutdown of a buoy program managed by UNCW that uses nine offshore buoys off southeastern NC and two coastal stations on Masonboro Island to share real-time weather data. Local fishermen and officials warn that losing these buoys could create a dangerous blind spot for storm forecasts and rescue efforts—raising serious coastal safety concerns. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A survey conducted from March 21 to April 4 found that most Wilmington police officers are unhappy with the department, with over 90% saying they would not recommend it as a good place to work. The results, which also showed low morale and staffing issues, were sent to city council on Friday. WECT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new residential development named Mayfaire West is planned on Eastwood Road near Mayfaire and Autumn Hall to offer multifamily residences and townhomes with green space and traffic-calming design—developers aim to support young professionals and growing families. A community meeting to discuss the project will be held May 6 at Northeast Regional Library at 5 p.m. Port City Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school athletes earned 12 nominations in the StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll presented by Anderson Air after impressive performances last week. Voting will close Friday, May 2 at noon—Wilmington readers can now choose their top athlete. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Napoleon Dynamite Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — VIP experiences available — Enjoy a live Q&A with the cast of the beloved indie classic 'Napoleon Dynamite' after the screening.
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Casino Night Fundraiser at Hi-Wire Brewing
6-10 p.m. — Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington — $40 Early Bird, $50 Pre-sale, $65 Day of — Roll the dice for a good cause with games, music, and raffles benefiting local charities.
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Supply Chain and Logistics Council Meeting Q2
4-6 p.m. — The Eagle's Dare — Complimentary food provided — Connect with industry leaders and explore partnerships in the logistics sector.
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