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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington is asking for community donations, including food, water, bug spray+ sunscreen, and umbrellas, to help homeless residents cope with dangerous high temperatures this weekend when its day center is closed. Staff and local street teams check on residents daily and can assist those needing urgent care. WECT
- ➤ Wizard and Foxy, two kittens from Feline Matchmakers, are waiting for a forever home at an adoption event today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at (5226 College Rd in Wilmington). WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Police are searching for 27-year-old Jordan Louis Duncan Jr. who was last seen in Wilmington on July 24 and is described as 6 feet tall and around 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes+ anyone with information should contact the department. WECT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties, effective today from 11 a.m. to Sunday at 8 p.m.—residents should drink water and watch for heat stroke signs. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson toured Wilmington’s Sweeney Water Treatment Plant on Friday to inspect new granular activated carbon filters (GAC) that remove PFAS from the Cape Fear River after decades of toxic dumping. The filters protect nearly 200,000 people while legal action against the polluting companies moves forward. WECT
- ➤ Experts advised residents to raise thermostats, run fans counterclockwise and close blinds to save on electric bills as a major heat wave approaches this weekend, and Duke Energy said the grid will handle the extra power demand — no widespread blackouts are expected. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, NCDOT announced USDOT completed its review of the $242 million federal grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project, which was paused earlier this year. NCDOT is starting pre-construction work and will work with federal and local partners to finalize the grant as an Alternative Funding Subcommittee meets on July 28 to explore funding while project costs now exceed $750 million—costs doubled from initial estimates due to inflation. FOX Wilmington
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Afrobeats and Brunch Day Party
3-7 p.m. — Amplify NC — No refunds — Dance to Afrobeats while savoring a delicious brunch in a vibrant atmosphere.
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