Today
in Wilmington
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market is set to open its season at a new location—Wrightsville Beach Park Softball Field—on Monday, May 4. Running every Monday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Dec. 7, it offers fresh produce, crafts and free parking by Causeway Drive. Port City Daily
- ➤ The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is hosting its annual May the 4th beach clean-up to celebrate Star Wars Day. The event takes place Monday, May 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (volunteers can join in a costume contest and use provided supplies). FOX Wilmington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Battleship North Carolina offers discounted $13 admission for adult residents through Dec. 31 — a special rate commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary and a shared history with the community. WECT
- ➤ Wilmington-area restaurants and bars will offer Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials plus live entertainment from May 1 to May 5. Zocalo Street Food + Tequila will hold a block party at The Pointe at Barclay while other venues host themed gatherings. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Local events fill the first weekend of May with music, theater and comedy across Wilmington (from free concerts at the Eagle’s Dare to a stand-up showcase at Dead Crow Comedy Room and a dance party at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern) happening April 30 to May 3. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College invites community members to attend upcoming in-person information sessions on its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at the North Campus (Castle Hayne). Attendees can meet instructors and learn about the program’s 640-hour training for entry-level law enforcement roles. WWAY
- ➤ Thousands of teachers, including hundreds from Cape Fear, will rally in Raleigh on Friday to demand better funding and pay for public schools while local districts adjust schedules to keep classes running (Brunswick and Columbus have set workdays). WWAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brunswick County residents worry that a planned development in Middle Swamp may threaten the endangered thin-walled quillwort. Local environmental advocates call for safeguards as the project moves forward. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders have started planning for a new public park on 25 acres off Greenville Loop Road and are inviting residents to share ideas at a kickoff event Saturday at the MLK Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funding comes from The Endowment and New Hanover County. WWAY
- ➤ New Hanover County Fire Rescue opened a $12.5 million fire station on Gordon Road today to serve a fast-growing area with rising calls. The facility features decontamination rooms and houses both operational teams — and administrative offices to better connect services. 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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