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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington will host many free summer events for all ages, including art programs for veterans, camps, lectures, and family arts nights. Local groups such as the City of Wilmington’s Parks and Recreation, Franklin Square Gallery, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum are offering workshops and drop-in activities (events run from June 25 to Aug. 16) (designed for everyone). Wilmington Star-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash is impacting traffic on South College Road and New Centre Drive near UNCW today — a WECT crew is en route to the scene. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofit Public Archaeology Corps is digging in downtown Wilmington behind a brick façade on South Front Street near Market Street—volunteers have uncovered over 100,000 artifacts from 20 feet underground and now need more help to document the city’s history. WECT
- ➤ Battleship North Carolina—located at 1 Battleship Road off U.S. 421—offers unique views of Wilmington from its bow, stern and west side where visitors can see the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, downtown, and Eagles Island wetlands. The vessel is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with adult tickets around $15 and includes a free wooden walkway for additional scenic views. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, New Hanover County Schools will serve free meals for kids and teens 18 and under at participating sites this summer. Meals are available Monday through Friday between June 16 and August 7 + they must be eaten on site with some locations closed on holidays. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, New Hanover County Commissioners approved the 2026 budget with a new tax rate of 30.6 cents per $100 of property value—$36 million in spending was removed to help lower the rate and support schools and the sheriff. WWAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear Country Club opened in 1896 as the oldest private country club in the Cape Fear region and has moved twice to its current spot on the south side of Oleander Drive. The course was designed by Donald Ross and hosted PGA tournaments with winners like Arnold Palmer — it offers nearly 7,000 yards of play with a par of 72 for its members. WWAY
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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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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience a genre-defying blend of lyrical poetry and irresistible melodies from Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
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Dubtown Cosmonauts Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Reel Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy high-energy tunes from Wilmington's own Dubtown Cosmonauts at this rooftop concert.
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Wilmington Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — JohnnyLukes KitchenBar — Free entry — An evening of meaningful connections and opportunities awaits in Wilmington.
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Parker McCollum Concert
7-9 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Tickets required — Enjoy an outdoor performance by Parker McCollum at this scenic venue, rain or shine.
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Big Something Music Festival
4:30-6 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — $ — Experience an unforgettable evening of live music at the Big Something event in Wilmington.
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