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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week's Pet Pal is Zafra — a 4-month-old mixed breed dog who is playful, smart and ready to learn, and her sister Zelena is also available for adoption. The New Hanover Humane Society said both pups have been spayed and received their shots and need a home that can keep up with their energy. WWAY
- ➤ Inland Greens Golf Course closed Tuesday, June 3 for sod work & aeration by city crews, and it will reopen at noon on Friday, June 6. WECT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 17, the Brooklyn Café team will open Skyline Café in downtown offices at Skyline Center—offering coffee, espresso drinks, homemade baked goods, and locally sourced lunches with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. The new cafe will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and replaces Three Friends Coffee, which closed its lease in April. Port City Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington police arrested 24-year-old Austin Snowten on June 2 for shooting a person inside a U-Haul truck on Dawson Street+ he now faces multiple charges. WECT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center is tracking a low-pressure system off the southeast coast that has a 10% chance to develop tropical characteristics later this week; if it stays offshore, it could bring heavy rain, minor coastal flooding and rip currents to Wilmington. Residents are advised to prepare for hurricane season—June 1 to November 30. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority issued a boil water advisory on June 3 for about 150 Wilmington customers after a water main leak affected areas from Masonboro Loop Road through parts of Cheyenne Trail and nearby streets. Staff are working to repair the leak and advise customers to boil water for consumption until service is restored. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Monday morning, city staff briefed the Wilmington City Council on the century-old Kenan Fountain and recommended repairing damage estimated at over $285,000—removing benches may help prepare for a future relocation. Council may vote on a funding ordinance at its July 15 meeting to move forward with the repairs. WWAY
SPORTS NEWS
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Charles Wesley Godwin
7-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt country-folk melodies of Charles Wesley Godwin as he showcases his authentic voice and dynamic band.
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North Carolina Open Water Swim Camp and High Tech Collaborative
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 690 Hamilton Dr, Wilmington, NC — Limited spaces available — Enhance your swimming technique with expert coaching at this unique open water camp.
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Dispatch Concert
4-8 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a live performance by one of the biggest independent rock bands in the country.
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The Black Keys Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Last-minute tickets available — Catch the renowned rock duo live in Wilmington.
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Riley Green Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with traditional country sounds from rising star Riley Green.
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Little Stranger Concert
6-8 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Catch the quirky indie hip-hop vibes of Little Stranger supporting Slightly Stoopid.
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Chess Tournament
5-11 p.m. — K2 Suites — $19.00 plus taxes and fees — Engage in intense chess battles and witness strategic gameplay in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Goose Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating melodies and dynamic performance from the rising band Goose.
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Ziggy Alberts Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of ARIA-accredited Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts on his New Love Tour.
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Dwight Yoakam Live in Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of country music with Dwight Yoakam and special guests The Mavericks and 49 Winchester.
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