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in Wilmington
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Leland will host its In Bloom Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the newly renovated Founders Park, featuring food trucks, live music, dance lessons, hands-on activities, and local vendors to celebrate spring. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington’s concert calendar in May is packed with events from touring acts and local artists across venues like Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Check local listings for times as the lineup ranges from indie rock and folk to pop tribute shows + more. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ nCino is partnering with the Cape Fear Community College Foundation to offer the Curious Minds, Bold Ideas Scholarship to up to ten CFCC students studying business, technology and related fields; each will receive an award of $1,000 (applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need). WECT
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will host FAFSA completion events throughout May and early June at campus locations to help students complete forms for financial aid. College staff will guide participants and answer questions (students and parents must create separate FSA IDs 72 hours in advance). WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Jeff Jackson said Thursday that Mylan will pay North Carolina $11 million to settle claims of inflated EpiPen prices through anticompetitive practices, with $8.4 million allocated to the State Health Plan and Medicaid. FOX Wilmington
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Novant Health vascular surgeon Dr. Thomas Eskew explained on TV that maintaining vascular health is key to keeping blood flowing and that simple lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (the nation's leading killer). FOX Wilmington
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Wilmington firehouse Station No. 2 was named one of Vrbo's 2026 Vacation Rentals of the Year—built in 1915 and now transformed into a luxury suite and event space—at Castle Street and Fifth Avenue in downtown Wilmington. Wilmington Star-News
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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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