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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A series of July 4 events are planned across the Cape Fear area — including fireworks, parades, food truck shows and more in White Lake, Southport, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Whiteville, Burgaw and Surf City. Wilmington will host its annual celebration on July 4 with live music and a fireworks display starting at 9:05 p.m. along the riverfront near the USS Battleship North Carolina — an event free to all. WWAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Little Caesars is renovating the former GameStop storefront at the Shoppes at Westgate in Leland to open a new pizza restaurant—its sign is now in place as renovations continue. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Airlie Gardens, located between Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, offers a scenic escape with a 400-year-old oak, Bradley Creek views, a peaceful lake, and an iconic Pergola Garden — known for its unique statues and fountain. The gardens are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with admission fees of $10, $5 for local residents, and $3 for children ages 4-12. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On June 24, New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes presented seven options to the board to address nearly $1 million in pre-K funding cuts from recent budget reductions. He endorsed three of these options—with caveats that include closing Mary Washington Howe to save $255,000—before the board votes on a plan in July. Port City Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Audubon NC manages a sanctuary at the south end of Wrightsville Beach—where shorebirds and waterbirds nest and roost safely. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Healthy Opportunities Pilot program in Cape Fear—saving the state thousands by helping over 13,000 residents with 400,000 services in three years—is set to shut down on June 30 after the House budget cut its funding, although the Senate passed a mini-budget with $30 million for partial support. Local groups like WARM NC face delays in vital repairs and safety projects, and program director Sarah Ridout hopes lawmakers will reverse the cut before the new fiscal year starts on July 1. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trillium Health is donating $2 million to Easterseals PORT Health to design Henry’s House, a respite care facility in Burgaw for children with autism, traumatic brain injury, and developmental disabilities — the check presentation is scheduled for July 2 at 314 Progress Drive. WECT
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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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KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids featuring today’s biggest hits on stage.
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The Asheville Mountain Boys Live
8-11 p.m. — Live At Ted’s — Ticketed event — Enjoy an enchanting evening of mountain music in Wilmington's favorite listening room.
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