Today
in Wilmington
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The fifth annual Port City Highland Games (celebrating Scottish culture) took place on May 30 in Wilmington. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ The Miss N.C. 4th of July Festival Scholarship Pageant returns this year — honoring the nation's 250th anniversary — and will feature local contestants competing for scholarships coordinated by festival organizers; details on the audition and event schedule are expected soon. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Oak Island artist Candice Leigh has brightened local spaces with her murals for three years, bringing vibrant color to Wilmington neighborhoods. Wilmington Star-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents should prepare for hurricane season beginning June 1 with tips from the National Hurricane Center, including assembling emergency kits, checking evacuation routes, and noting shelters in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. Federal forecasters predict a below-normal season due to El Niño, so locals are advised to stay alert. Wilmington Star-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Leland mother is sharing her son’s stroke story during Stroke Awareness Month, recalling how he suffered a stroke at age 10 while on vacation in Las Vegas. Her account aims to help locals recognize stroke symptoms and seek help early. WECT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A local developer proposed an 87,600 sqft commercial project on 8.7 acres across from Cape Fear Community College’s Surf City campus. The plan includes eight buildings with retail, flex space, and medical/dental offices, plus 251 parking spaces and a 10-foot multi-use path, with construction planned for 2028. 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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