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Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A person riding an e-bike died after being hit by a car Sunday night just after 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Kerr Ave near Emerson Street and Randall Parkway—Wilmington Police are investigating the crash and asking drivers to avoid the area. WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington police responded to multiple gunshots in the 100 block of North Front Street early Sunday morning—finding one person with life-threatening injuries who was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center as the investigation continues. WECT
- ➤ Officers are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning on the 100 block of North Front Street after they heard gunshots at 2:30 a.m. and found one person with life-threatening injuries who was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center — no suspect has been identified. WWAY
- ➤ Wilmington police are investigating a shooting on North Front Street that injured one person early Sunday before 2:30 a.m., with officers performing life-saving measures before transporting the victim to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ A 19-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his father early Saturday on Colonial Drive in Wilmington—police say he has been charged with second degree murder while the investigation continues. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author Kevin Callahan held a book tour at the Hannah Block Historic USO Building over the weekend to share the stories of American brothers and local families. His book Brothers in Arms features more than 700 original photographs (gathered over years) and family accounts to honor soldiers who died in World War II. WWAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A tornado touched down in New Hanover County on Sunday morning due to Tropical Storm Chantal— the EF-0 tornado was on the ground from 4:27 to 4:31 a.m. near the Kings Grant subdivision, knocking over trees and snapping branches with only minor shingle damage reported and no injuries. 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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