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in Wilmington
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local boating safety instructor Chris Juall (known as the Qualified Captain) warned boaters today after a yacht ran aground on rocks when the tide fell sharply, urging them to review charts and tides as holiday weekend boat traffic increases and rescue crews freed the vessel with minimal damage. WWAY
- ➤ At Wilmington National Cemetery — where over 5,000 small American flags have been placed on veterans’ graves — a Memorial Day ceremony will begin today at 11 a.m. to honor those who served. WWAY
- ➤ Boaters at Wrightsville Beach during Memorial Day weekend should check safety equipment and fuel gauges as Sea Tow crews prepare for busy calls. Captain Ryan Saporito warns that proper checks can help avoid fuel issues — a common problem during this holiday period. WWAY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today nearly 30 people were rescued from rip currents along local beaches in New Hanover County — eight at Wrightsville Beach, four at Kure Beach, and 16 at Carolina Beach — and starting this weekend lifeguard stands will be staffed daily until Labor Day. FOX Wilmington
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ This Memorial Day weekend, thousands of visitors boosted local business at Wrightsville Beach as Surfberry Cafe celebrated its 14th anniversary and prepared for a busy summer; tourists plan to leave on Monday. FOX Wilmington
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church purchased the former Tileston School from the city in 1989 for $16,950+ and began extensive renovations totaling over $800,000+ to create Tileston Center with offices, classrooms, and a school for grades four to eight, located across Ann Street from the church. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Students from 14 counties, including local advocates, are urging state lawmakers in Raleigh to pass HB 430 (Solly's Law) to reduce teen vaping. Wilmington Star-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, the Cape Fear Veterans Resilience Project will offer local mental health support to veterans facing loss and challenges from their service. The initiative seeks to ease the holiday emotional toll in Wilmington. WECT
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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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