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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a Wilmington nursing home, 100-year-old veteran Rex Hamilton celebrated his birthday on July 4 surrounded by patriotic decorations and close friends. Hamilton, who flew over 25 combat missions during World War II as an Air Corps pilot and navigator, said his secret to a long life is to treat every person with kindness—keeping life simple. WECT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal crash early Friday morning that killed 43-year-old Melanie Degrazio on Market Street as officers responded to a 911 call shortly before 12:30 a.m. on July 4 and the driver has been identified while Traffic Enforcement leads the investigation. WWAY
- ➤ Lifeguards at Carolina and Wrightsville beaches rescued five and six swimmers on the Fourth of July—some incidents involved heat-related medical issues—and Captain Shawn Kelly advised swimmers to signal for help and swim parallel to shore if caught in a rip current. WWAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Camp Kirkwood in Pender County teaches children water safety by showing them how to canoe, kayak, and boat while stressing the need for a life vest and the rule to never boat alone — a key safety measure emphasized by Director De-Quan Williams. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ New Hanover High School’s master plan will be presented to the County Board of Education next week to address safety concerns and classroom space shortages. The proposal offers options that include building a new school on a 70-acre site estimated at $280 million or beginning with a $60 million phased hybrid approach for perimeter security improvements—future phases will add learning spaces over up to 12 years—while the school board has not yet made a decision. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County submitted a purchase agreement for the 60-acre Bryan Tract off Independence Boulevard to preserve it as community greenspace. The agreement went before the Board of Commissioners on May 5 for review and would cost the county $3.86 million from its Revenue Stabilization Fund—repayable over ten years without raising property taxes. New Hanover County
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Wilmington as the 7th best place to live based on local experts praising its beach access, charming downtown, and affordable housing options + clear coastal benefits for buyers. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Jason Isbell Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Tickets required — Experience the soulful melodies of six-time Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Isbell.
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