Today
in Wilmington
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded to a house fire at 405 S Lumina Ave in Wrightsville Beach on July 5 at 1:30 a.m. when discarded fireworks in a trash can under the house ignited the structure and no injuries were reported. WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former UNCW assistant volleyball coach, Jeffrey Jacob Yasalonis, appeared in court on June 7 after allegedly striking 43-year-old Melanie Degrazio in a fatal hit-and-run on Market Street at about 12:23 a.m.—he is held on a $35,000 bond and his next court date is July 24. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ A man identified as Raquan Wilson, 34, was shot in downtown Wilmington early Sunday morning and died at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center — police are investigating his death as a homicide. WWAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of St. James marked the 20th anniversary of its Living Shoreline Project at Waterway Park on Monday—180 volunteers and UNCW marine science students used over 850 bags of recycled oyster shells and marsh grasses to protect the coastline from erosion. Local leaders have supported the project for two decades as rising sea levels and stronger storms continue to threaten local marine habitats. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Tropical Storm Chantal brought heavy rains over the Fourth of July weekend, Chadbourn residents Holly and Corey Floyd suffered flooding that damaged their home and crowded their yard with water—forcing them to spend over $1,000 on repairs each time. They urged NCDOT to clear the nearby culvert and drainage ditch and expand the channel to help manage future flooding. WWAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue urges beach visitors to know that AED devices are nearby to provide life-saving care. The group says that knowing where these devices are can help save lives in case of an emergency. WECT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Shallywags earned a 16-13 road win over the Loggerheads to even their series at 2-2 using a back-and-forth game that saw the visitors seal the win in the 7th inning. This contest marked their fourth meeting between the two new ball clubs. WWAY
- ➤ The YMCA will host the Tri-Span Race with both 5K and 10K courses through downtown Wilmington and along the Cape Fear Riverwalk on Saturday, July 12th. Contestants will meet at 10 Cowan Street — the 5K starts at 7:10 a.m. and the 10K starts at 7:00 a.m. — and the races will support LIVESTRONG at the YMCA to honor those affected by cancer. WWAY
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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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EMDR Training for Clinicians
July 22-26 — Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center — Registration required — Enhance your clinical skills with comprehensive EMDR training from experienced professionals.
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~ Will Rogers
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