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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indo Jax Surf Charities hosted the final night of the 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Surf Event at Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday, where 19 children with current or past cancer and their siblings learned to surf. WWAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 23 at 6:18 p.m., Oak Island Police responded to reports of gunfire at 332 NE 49th St. where officers found a fatally wounded victim—one suspect was taken into custody. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Performance Club Theatre Company will debut Once Upon a One More Time this weekend at Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre — marking the first time North Carolina hosts the pop-powered musical that reimagines classic fairy tales with a modern, feminist twist. The production runs Friday through Sunday with shows at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. WWAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will host a one-stop enrollment night on Aug. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Union Station in downtown Wilmington to help with admissions, residency applications, financial aid, academic advising and class registration—attendees are asked to bring their official high school and college transcripts. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protestors with the North Carolina Minority Citizens for Fiscal Transparency gathered outside UNC Wilmington Chancellor Aswani Volety’s home on Wednesday—alleging the university broke a state law aimed at ensuring 10% minority business participation—after contractor Robert Dorsey said he had been ignored for nearly 10 years, while the university called the claims inaccurate. WECT
- ➤ Eight candidates are competing for three open seats on Wilmington City Council in the 2025 Municipal Election — incumbent Clifford Barnett and council member Luke Waddell are seeking reelection while sitting council member Charlie Rivenbark is not running. The council is a non-partisan body with members serving four-year terms — the race will shape local governance in the coming years. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ On Monday, New Hanover County commissioners voted three to two to dissolve the Workforce Housing and Community Relations Advisory Committees after cutting a $3 million funding commitment — and Workforce Housing Committee Chair Tom Gale said he will push for further talks to revisit the decision. Port City Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County Health and Human Services and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center will host Community Conversations events next month as part of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. The free events will be held at Northeast Library on Aug. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and at Pine Valley Library on Aug. 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.—each attendee will receive a $20 voucher for the Feast Down East Mobile Market. FOX Wilmington
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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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Grateful Dead Tribute: Bring Out Yer Dead
7 PM – 1 AM — Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue — Check venue for entry fees — Experience a tribute to the legendary Grateful Dead in a vibrant local setting.
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Cypress Hill Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic rap group Cypress Hill live in an outdoor setting.
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The Wood Brothers Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the folk-infused sounds of The Wood Brothers in a scenic outdoor setting.
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The Red Clay Strays Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket information not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Red Clay Strays straight from Mobile, Alabama.
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Flunk Cancer 5K
8:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Sunset Park Elementary School — Entry fee applies — Participate in this annual event supporting local teachers and their families.
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