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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Before Saturday morning, Kure Beach Police responded at 4:40 a.m. to a shooting at 122 Hanby Ave—finding a male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound who was transported to a hospital and a male suspect taken into custody—as officers secured the area. WWAY
- ➤ Just after 10 p.m. Friday, the Wilmington Police Department answered a call on East Lake Shore Drive—and officers found a male who was pronounced dead and are now investigating the suspicious death. WWAY
- ➤ Kure Beach police reported a shooting at 122 Hanby Ave. on Saturday around 4:40 a.m.—one person sustained life-threatening injuries while no suspects have been identified. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Early Saturday at 4:40 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at 122 Hanby Ave. in Kure Beach where a man was suffering life-threatening injuries and another man was taken into custody—with help from Carolina Beach Police and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, the scene was secured and Hanby Ave. closed after 11 a.m., and police said the incident was isolated with no threat to the public. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Flipturn Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the sounds of flipturn, a band that has crafted its success over time.
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NCGFOA Summer Conference
July 20th-22nd — Wilmington Convention Center — Registration required — Engage with finance professionals at this essential government finance conference.
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