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in Wilmington
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Club at Midtown held a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 18 with local leaders and Mayor Bill Saffo joining the event ahead of its planned September opening. The upscale social club will feature luxury fitness amenities, indoor+outdoor courts and a restaurant as construction continues. WWAY
- ➤ Belville will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Belville Riverwalk Veterans Memorial to honor fallen military members and first responders with a wreath laying and remembrance tribute. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ First Fruit Ministries invites the community to a homeless outreach Freedom BBQ scheduled for Thursday, July 9 at its campus + the event will feature a BBQ’d pig, live entertainment from Vintage Misfits and yard games. WECT
- ➤ Tickets are on sale for the annual Last Chance for White Pants Gala benefiting Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Set for Aug. 29 at Brooklyn Arts Center, guests in white or summer attire can enjoy live music and a bourbon cash bar (with a tequila raffle and catering) that supports care. WECT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trask Land Company and Cameron Management plan a commercial development along U.S. 17 near Blake Farm in Scotts Hill. The project offers over 100,000 sqft through seven buildings (some with drive-thru options) for retail, dining, office, and medical uses as the area continues to grow. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County's 4-H Summer Fun program offers camps for kids aged 5 to 18 this summer that focus on agriculture, healthy living + creative arts and teen leadership, providing a hands-on space to build skills and confidence. Wilmington Star-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new water quality report by the Surfrider Foundation shows that Cape Fear beaches maintain low bacteria levels, giving swimmers and surfers safe water this summer. Volunteers from the Blue Water Task Force collect thousands of samples (Samantha Burton said there were no serious bacteria hotspots) to track quality conditions. WWAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Whole Foods recalled its Kitchen Minestrone Soup on May 21 due to an undeclared shrimp allergen that poses serious risks to those allergic to shellfish — the affected 24 ounce cups sold in North Carolina should be returned for a refund. Wilmington Star-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Donnie, a 4-year-old hound from Animal Ally Action Fund, is seeking a forever home in Bolivia, N.C. after being pulled from a shelter in March and is undergoing treatment for heartworms (contact 910-620-3783 for adoption details). WECT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Plans for College Landing Retail Center, an attached structure with two restaurants and a drive-thru coffee shop, will be reviewed on June 3 by New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee at the corner of North College Road and Long Ridge Drive near Laney High School. Wilmington Star-News
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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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