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in Wilmington
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Rescue Dog Day highlighted shelter dogs waiting for homes yesterday in Wilmington. Organized by Tails That Teach since 2018, the event aimed to boost adoption awareness nationwide as about 3.3 million dogs enter shelters annually. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ A Memorial Day weekend fundraiser is set for Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Eagles Dare in downtown Wilmington; the casino night will feature games, food + raffle prizes to support local veterans programs and fund the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom will perform at CFCC Wilson Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7:00 p.m. — tickets for members are on sale today at 10 a.m. and to the public on Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports more than 1.3 million Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend, setting a record. Wilmington National Airport is nearing completion of phase two improvements — roadway updates and a temporary curb area will ease crowding as seat capacity increases 15%. WECT
- ➤ Record travel is expected this Memorial Day weekend as more than 1.3 million residents plan to drive over 50 miles despite high prices — airport officials advise arriving early at Wilmington National Airport where phase two improvements are nearly complete. FOX Wilmington
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NC health officials urge residents to take extra precautions with water, extreme heat and food safety as summer activities ramp up. They advise supervision at pools — keeping gates secured and food handled safely to cut risks of heat illnesses and foodborne outbreaks. WECT
- ➤ A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows Medicare scam ads on Meta have reached seniors nationally (including in North Carolina) with misleading claims for free benefits and grocery cards. Meta stated it is actively removing millions of scam ads and working with law enforcement to halt them. FOX Wilmington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ghost Crabs, Wilmington's new collegiate baseball team, will play their inaugural home game on Monday, May 25 at UNCW's Brooks Field. Owned by local entrepreneurs, the team will run a 40-game summer season (featuring community outreach and nonprofit partnerships) and plans to offer free tickets and meals. Port City Daily
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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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Lord Huron Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Tickets required — Experience captivating melodies and storytelling from the popular indie folk band Lord Huron.
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