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in Wilmington
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Magnolia Grove Design & Cabinetry has opened a new kitchen and bath studio at 2305 Market St. in a remodeled 1920s bungalow, with a ribbon-cutting planned for Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. (Owner Jill McGlaughlin says the space is designed to feel like home and invite creative discussion.) FOX Wilmington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher closed in June for a two-and-a-half-year renovation to add a 400,000-gallon shark habitat, coral exhibit, interactive touch pool and expanded education center on site. A free temporary gift shop at Independence Mall (offering a reduced experience) will keep visitors connected during construction. WECT
- ➤ The Carolina Beach Music Festival marks its 40th anniversary with performances by The Band of Oz, The Tams, and Jim Quick & Coastline. The event runs June 5–6 at Carolina Beach and offers advance tickets starting at $35, with free entry for children 10 and under. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College is launching its Live House Project that gives students hands-on experience building a home at its North Campus this fall. The three-bedroom home will follow real-world construction timelines and will be auctioned after completion. WECT
- ➤ The Children's Museum of Wilmington launches its 5th annual Feature Fridays program, running from June 12 through Aug. 21, to offer families hands-on learning with over 20 local partners. Sessions are held Friday morning (9:30-11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (12:30-2:30 p.m.) at the museum. WWAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will issue a boil water advisory affecting about 80 customers on downtown blocks of South Front, Ann, Nun, S. 3rd, and S. 2nd Streets at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 4 + crews will replace broken valves while residents boil water for one minute before use. WECT
- ➤ WWAY CBS airs the 2026 StormTrack 3 Hurricane Special today at 7:30 p.m., offering coastal residents key tips on flood risks, storm surge, and storm preparedness (the half-hour program explains forecast methods and watch-to-warning differences). An encore airs Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on ABC and CBS. WWAY
- ➤ Cape Fear River Watch is hosting a free seminar on Saturday morning at its office (617 Surry St) on environmental issues including PFAS contamination, Port expansion, water transfer, and industrial livestock operations. The event features a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and a presentation at 9 a.m. WWAY
- ➤ Hurricane season began yesterday, June 1, and will run until Nov. 30. Forecasts predict the peak on Sept. 10 with a range of storms, including major hurricanes + heavy rainfall, affecting coastal and inland communities. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Public Utility Authority issued a boil water advisory for 80 customers near Front and Ann streets as crews replace broken valves to prevent back siphonage. The advisory starts Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m., and residents must boil water or use bottled water until tests confirm safe service. WWAY
- ➤ The Wilmington Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a proposed fast-food drive-thru on Echo Farms Boulevard near Echo Farms Park on June 1, stating that the applicant did not meet legal requirements amid strong resident opposition over traffic and noise. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Gov Stein urged residents to prepare for the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season by assembling emergency kits and planning evacuation routes. The governor’s office and state emergency team reviewed procedures, recommended ways to receive severe weather alerts, and advised families to protect homes. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocate Kyndal Ray Edwards, who is walking across the country for addiction awareness, visited the local recovery center The Healing Place during a recovery class at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jun. 1 to share his story and stress the value of support systems for rebuilding lives. FOX Wilmington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The high school sports season ended after a wild final week of games and voters have until Saturday, June 6, at 11:59 p.m. to choose their top nominee in the final StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll featuring six state championship and semifinal performances. 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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