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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast coast and the National Hurricane Center issued tropical storm warnings for parts of the Carolinas. At 9 a.m. EDT its center was 240 miles south-southwest of Wilmington and is expected to cross the South Carolina coast today as it gains strength. WECT
- ➤ A tropical storm warning is in effect for coastal Brunswick County after Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the coast and rain bands reached Wilmington Saturday morning. Wilmington residents may see heavy rainfall up to 2 to 4 inches near the coast — along with localized flooding and dangerous rip currents — as the storm moves closer. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates in the Cape Fear municipal elections will file for office from 8 a.m. July 7 to noon July 18+voters must register by October 10 with early voting running from October 16 to November 1 and Election Day set for November 4 covering local mayor and council races. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed four bills that would ban DEI training and state funds for diversity programs—he said the measures would harm vulnerable people and lower public services. The vetoed bills now return to the General Assembly, which may reconvene later this month to attempt a veto override. FOX 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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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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