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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the North Carolina Blueberry Festival took place in downtown Burgaw — a two-day event featuring over 175 artisan vendors, live music, and a range of blueberry treats — and raised funds for charitable and educational projects, including supporting community handicap ramp purchases through Burgaw Baptist Church. Local visitors enjoyed the festive atmosphere as they celebrated the region's strong ties to blueberry farming. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ The annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival will continue on Saturday in Burgaw with more than 175 vendors selling blueberry treats and live music. Money raised from sales will help fund local projects—such as buying handicap ramps and supporting education. WECT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, a car traveling south on Carolina Beach Road veered onto Cathay Road and crashed into a sign outside The Grill House Company, sending both the driver and a passenger to the hospital where the passenger died — the State Highway Patrol is investigating and is contacting next of kin with potential charges to follow. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington’s city bought the Skyline Center for $68 million in July 2023— it now leases space in the downtown building to generate revenue. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Tuesday night, Wilmington City Council approved its $306.6M FY25-26 budget with a tax rate of 28.25 cents per $100 and began upset bid processes for leasing Skyline Center’s eighth floor and selling a surplus police property, with bids due by July 3 — the council also approved a special use permit for a 25-unit courtyard home project on Greenville Loop Road that includes a lease requirement of at least three months to limit short-term rentals. Port City Daily
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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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Diana Krall Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cape Fear Community College — Tickets required — Experience the jazz sensation Diana Krall, the only artist with eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
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Better With Glasses Fest: Filming Locations Tour
12-4 p.m. — Legion Stadium — Limited tickets available — Explore iconic filming locations from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' in an immersive guided tour.
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Shakey Graves Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Tickets from $56 — Experience an unforgettable night of Shakey Graves' radiant pop hits and mesmerizing visuals.
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Cape Fear Bonsai Society Picnic
1-3 p.m. — Long Leaf Park — Free entry — A festive picnic with food and camaraderie among bonsai enthusiasts in a beautiful park setting.
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Flytrap Brewing Beer Dinner
7:30 p.m. — PinPoint Restaurant — $50 and over — Experience a delightful collaborative dinner featuring special brews and a curated menu with Flytrap Brewing.
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