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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With Independence Day nearing, TNT Fireworks in Leland is selling only legal, ground-based items—Southport Fire Chief Charles Drew urges residents to attend professional displays, noting nearly 1,000 injuries from fireworks between 2020 and 2024. The tent remains open through July 6—buyers should check with their homeowners associations before lighting any fireworks. WWAY
- ➤ The New Hanover High School Bebop Drill Team—the first prominent Black fancy drill team in Wilmington—held a reunion cookout in June that brought together past members who marched in parades and ceremonies for over 40 years. A candlelight vigil honored 15 fallen teammates as former commanders recalled the team’s strong bonds and proud legacy. Wilmington Star-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night—a motorcyclist was sent to the hospital after a crash on Middle Sound Loop Road near the Red Cedar Road intersection, and a car driver was cited for driving left of center. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Cameron Art Museum hosts its third annual Love Dance as part of ongoing Pride Month celebrations — the event features music, dance, and local art to unite the community. WECT
- ➤ The Cameron Art Museum hosted its monthly Kids at CAM workshop Saturday, where children and families engaged in art projects themed around Juneteenth and explored the current exhibit 'We Belong Here'—an event that also featured Brooklyn-based poet Mahlaynee Cooper sharing her work to spark discussion on what freedom feels like. The workshop connected creative activities with history and community values in a hands-on setting. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ River Road between Operations Center Drive and Independence Boulevard will close for about six months starting July 7 for a $2.1 million project to build a single-lane roundabout funded by the city, Riverlights, and Watermark Development. The new roundabout — with a dedicated right turn lane to support future widening on Independence Boulevard — is part of plans to improve local traffic flow. 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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