Today
in Wilmington
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Marine Raider Brandon Schmidt, a 40-year-old skilled skydiver from North Topsail Beach, died last week in Illinois when a mid-air collision stopped his parachute from opening — his family and friends now remember his brave life. WWAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police are searching for missing 32-year-old Katie Melda Mills, a woman who is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes, walks with a limp and sports a flower tattoo on her right thigh—anyone with information should call Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910-343-3600. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local cultural events continue this weekend as Battleship Splash offers dog dock-diving contests at Battleship Park from Thursday through Sunday, Chatham County Line is set to perform tonight at Bourgie Nights at 8 p.m., and the musical '9 to 5' opens Saturday at Thalian Hall at 7:30 p.m. Attendees should check event details with organizers for any schedule changes+ inclement weather updates. Port City Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will hold its summer commencement ceremony on August 1 at 9 a.m. at the Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington where 445 graduates will earn credentials and Dr. Mary Ellen Naylor will serve as the commencement speaker (the event is ticketed and not open to the public). WECT
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern NC has been hit by a federal funding freeze that paused its 21st Century Community Learning Center grant on June 30, causing the organization to consider closing some locations and reducing staff. The club, which supports afterschool tutoring and summer activities for children in five counties, now faces tough budget challenges. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's meeting, Wilmington City Council voted 5-2 to direct city manager Becky Hawke to avoid fossil fuel investments by excluding commercial paper from companies that extract fossil fuels. The resolution affects 15% of the portfolio (about $47 million) and is expected to have little impact on overall returns. Port City Daily
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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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Brad Paisley Concert
7-9 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of country music with renowned artist Brad Paisley.
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Bombargo Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard — $20 — Experience Bombargo's vibrant soul and funky indie vibes with unforgettable sing-along anthems.
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Dubtown Cosmonauts Live Performance
4-8 p.m. — Wrightsville Beach Brewery — Enjoy live music — Experience high-energy tunes from the Dubtown Cosmonauts on the beach.
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DEEEEEP DIVE Event Series for Wilmington NC Startups
4-6 p.m. — UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship — Free entry — Engage with local entrepreneurs while enjoying pizza and drinks at this innovative workshop featuring a guest speaker from the startup community.
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Deer Tick Live in Concert
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt tunes from the indie rock band Deer Tick.
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Chris Isaak Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cape Fear Community College — Ticket costs vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Chris Isaak live on stage.
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