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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Vigilant Hope holds a meeting at a coffee shop on 16th Street in Wilmington to discuss a safe parking initiative that would allow people to park and sleep in their vehicles legally. More than 50 locals are living in their cars — and organizers seek churches, volunteers and partners to help expand the program. WECT
- ➤ The inaugural Taste of Truckz food festival will take place on Saturday, August 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cape Fear Community College Schwartz Center parking lot—featuring food trucks, live music, beer and wine, a People’s Choice contest, and a Kids Zone sponsored by United Bank—and will raise funds to support local food entrepreneurs and a future Food Innovation Campus. WWAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 1, a Pender County jury convicted a Burgaw man of first degree forcible rape, kidnapping, and assault charges after he broke into a Hampstead home in 2023 and raped a woman multiple times — he had prior sexual assault felony convictions in New York and South Carolina — and he will serve 26.5 to 39 years in prison. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oak Island Water Rescue decommissioned its hovercraft Tuesday evening—after years of helping rescue people along the Cape Fear coast—and donated it to the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, where it will serve as an exhibit on maritime safety. The display will teach visitors about the challenges faced by coastal emergency teams. WWAY
- ➤ Les Claypool and Primus performed a lively concert on July 26 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in downtown Wilmington, playing songs like 'American Life' while introducing new drummer John Hoffman selected from 6,200 applicants. Mono Neon opened the show and the band played amid soaring heat (temps exceeded 100°F) as the crowd enjoyed an energetic night of experimental rock. Port City Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ With the new school year approaching, Jessica Holt from U.S. Cellular advised parents to give young children smartwatches instead of cellphones and use the Bark app to monitor phone usage—she also suggested using the Khan Academy app for learning and putting phones away before bed. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Jessica Holt from U.S. Cellular shared tech tips for parents in Wilmington as they prepare for the new school year—she suggested using smartwatches before cellphones, employing the Bark app to monitor phone use, turning to the Kahan Academy app for learning, and putting phones away before bed. FOX Wilmington
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Women's Professional Development Luncheon with Molly Grantham
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Wilmington Convention Center — $65 Members, $75 Non-Members — Empowering luncheon featuring insights from journalist and speaker Molly Grantham.
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Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
7-11 p.m. — Bowstring Wilmington — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying tribute to Led Zeppelin with unmatched musicianship and energy.
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Sons Of Paradise Live Concert
6-10 p.m. — Reel Cafe — Free entry — Experience the vibrant reggae sounds of Sons of Paradise as they headline this local favorite venue.
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