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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Postal Service has honored four people connected to Wilmington on postage stamps—architect Robert R. Taylor, baseball star Willie Stargell, tennis player Althea Gibson and President Woodrow Wilson. The stamps were issued between 1925 and 2015 to mark their achievements and ties to the Port City. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Greenfield Park in Wilmington celebrates its 100th anniversary—displaying hidden gems like an original park sign and a 13-foot giraffe sculpture named Gracie created by local artists. The park also features skate park sculptures that serve as memorials, a 1930s Chess Arbor, historic bathrooms needing restoration, and newly cleared views of the lake. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Trask Family Farms hosted its fourth annual Sunflower Festival on Saturday, drawing between 1,000 and 2,000 visitors who enjoyed a nine-acre sunflower maze, petting zoo and food trucks. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—marking the farm’s unofficial summer opening as its sunflowers reached full bloom. WWAY
- ➤ Over the weekend, thousands joined No Kings protests across the Cape Fear area with a large crowd gathering in Wilmington—volunteers estimated around 2,000 attendees while organizers in Leland noted higher numbers than the 300 pre-registered. Local police helped maintain order amid rainy conditions as protesters carried signs criticizing national leadership. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Leland hosted a Hurricane Expo at the Leland Cultural Arts Center to help residents learn how to stay safe during the hurricane season. Several groups including the National Weather Service, Emergency Management, town officials, first responders and the American Red Cross provided tables, workshops and a Q&A roundtable. WWAY
- ➤ New Hanover County commissioners approved a 30.6-cent tax budget that cut $36 million in spending and reduced programs like pre-K, housing and nonprofit support—leaving more than 70 jobs at risk. The rapid vote created uncertainty over future job layoffs and economic contracts. WHQR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday evening, the Sharks defeated the Crawdads 3-2 in a baseball game. After trailing 1-0 early, David Nicks’s hit allowed Justin Santoyo to score and Danny Witters to drive in the winning run — securing the win for the home team. WWAY
- ➤ On Sunday, the Loggerheads beat the Shallywags 19-4 in seven innings with Banks Hartman’s RBI double and Sean Rabe’s hit giving them the winning run — the team has won four of its last five games and will face the Shallywags again on July 2 in Shallotte. WWAY
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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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Wilmington Anime-Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — Pricing not specified — A celebration of anime culture and collectibles in a vibrant convention setting.
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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race
7:30-11:30 a.m. — The Pointe at Barclay — Register online — Celebrate Independence Day with a spirited race in Wilmington.
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