Today
in Wilmington
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mia Agrillo—who has alopecia—will study biology at UNC-Chapel Hill this fall to help patients after winning one of five $2,500 scholarships awarded by The Island Men, a local nonprofit hosting fundraising events on Pleasure Island. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Novant Health will host a community baby shower Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Novant Health Plaza (Midtown Medical Plaza at 3601 Converse Road) where new and expecting parents can choose from car seats, pack and plays, and strollers while community partners provide essential resources. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Future Islands return to Wilmington for the first time in over a decade with shows at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater today and tomorrow—a homecoming nod to the band’s early local days, as their new LP launches on May 22. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Wilmington and Beaches CVB held its annual Travel Rally earlier this month at the Cameron Art Museum to honor local hospitality leaders — including winners like Albert Williams, Bailey Kaufman, and Lauren Donald for the Tourism Star Awards, and John Andrews for the Jane Peterson Tourism Legacy Award. WWAY
- ➤ NC Folk Festival brings its spirit to the coast tomorrow at End of Days Distillery from 1–5 p.m. with NC Folk Festival Goes East, a free pop-up featuring live music, local artisans, food, and cocktails in partnership with the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. Port City Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNCW Athletics announced a new scholarship funded by local resident Dick J Thompson that will boost support for baseball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's golf programs at the university. The award is based on team success and aims to expand opportunities for student-athletes. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers near Blackwell Road and Chappell Loop Road in Leland will see smoke, fire crews and minor delays as the Leland Fire Department conducts a live fire training exercise on Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Officials advise motorists to be cautious. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UNC Health plans a new hospital in Wilmington to open in 2030 pending state regulatory approval+ the project will develop healthcare services on a 62-acre site at South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard to serve growing local needs. WHQR
- ➤ At 42nd Street Barbershop in Wilmington, Christian Lawhon offers a safe space for men to talk about mental health while UNC’s B.A.R.B.E.R.S.H.O.P. program trains barbers in suicide prevention and harm reduction — part of a wider effort to ease isolation. WECT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Dollar Tree store at 2606 Carolina Beach Road closed on May 11 + a redevelopment plan proposes constructing a convenience store for fuel sales on the 2.59-acre site, with the building permit application under review. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Cape Fear Bonsai Society Exhibition
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — New Hanover County Arboretum — Free entry — Explore the artistry of bonsai reflecting the beauty of the Cape Fear region.
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