Today
in Wilmington
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Burger Week starts today on Cape Fear as over 25 restaurants serve special burger menus priced from $10 to $66 — diners text in their votes for the best burger. Port City Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers are offering deals on outdoor games up to 73% off as buyers prepare for summer, with sales set to run through Memorial Day weekend. Wilmington shoppers can order discounts from stores like Walmart and Wayfair (Memorial Day, May 25). Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Pivot Parking launched PivotGO! (a new website) over the weekend to show real-time parking availability at Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Surf City. The site helps drivers check parking and get navigation directions before leaving home. WECT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Caputo, who graduated from UNCW’s first Intelligent Systems Engineering program on Saturday, will pursue his Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky to research medical robotics (his program combined robotics, AI, and software engineering). WWAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kellum Brown, a 6‑5 wing/forward at New Hanover High School — who led his team to a 19‑8 record and earned a Carolinas Classic All-Star spot — committed on Sunday to play for the UNCW Seahawks. WWAY
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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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Jelly Roll Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices may apply — Experience the soulful sounds of rising star Ethan Burdick live in Wilmington.
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Modest Mouse Concert
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Cost info not provided — Experience the indie rock legend Modest Mouse as they take the stage in Wilmington.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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