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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Domestic Violence Shelter and Services will host October events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a Silent Witness Exhibit at Innis Park on Oct. 3 at 12:30 p.m., a Witches Paddle event from Wrightsville SUP on Oct. 11, and the 36th Take Back the Night march at Waterfront Park starting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 — to honor survivors and showcase its 39 years of offering emergency and supportive services. Port City Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tim Millis, a 93-year-old shrimper from Sneads Ferry, still runs his family business Millis Seafood and urges locals to buy local shrimp—he began shrimping when he was 12 and will keep working as long as he is able. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNCW Theatre invites the public to attend its all-women production of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure as part of the Riot Grrrls series—featuring live music by the actors. Performances run today through the 28th and resume Oct. 2 through 5 at UNCW’s Mainstage Theatre. WECT
- ➤ Li’l Friday outlines a busy weekend with Molly Tuttle performing with an all-female band at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Thursday, and today The Rocky Horror Show opens at Thalian Hall in honor of its 50th anniversary—Saturday at Brunswick Town features Indigo on the Cape Fear with live dyeing demonstrations and historic crafts. Port City Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Humberto is active and Invest 94L may develop further later this week—Wilmington’s National Weather Service forecasts rain and a moderate risk of rip currents through the weekend. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Linda Thompson said New Hanover County will host the 'Law Enforcement and Me' event during Deaf Awareness Month to improve communication between law enforcement and the deaf community—she explained plans to better connect officials with local residents. WECT
- ➤ Transportation officials announced a nearly $800 million project in which North Carolina and South Carolina DOTs will extend one parkway into Brunswick Co.—project details remain under review and further updates are expected. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Medicaid cuts will lower ABA therapy payments by 10% starting October 1, which may force centers in Leland to limit or stop taking Medicaid patients. Families worry that reduced funding will make it harder for children with autism to get needed care—some centers might even close if the cuts go ahead. WECT
- ➤ A woman from High Point began a 12000 mile journey to raise lung cancer awareness by meeting survivors at Henry’s Restaurant in Wilmington on Thursday night—she is a lung cancer survivor who recently celebrated 20 years cancer-free and founded LiveLung. She will drive her custom van, making 50 stops in 45 days with her journey set to end in Charlotte on November 6th. WWAY
- ➤ NCDEQ warns that water showing discoloration — a sign of algal blooms that produce toxins — may be unsafe for people and pets, and officials urge residents to avoid contact and report any blooms to a local NCDEQ office. WECT
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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Medicine Anniversary Tour
7:00-8:30 PM — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the magic of live music with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors on their anniversary tour.
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MasterChef All-Stars Live
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Tickets available — Experience culinary magic live with your favorite MasterChef All-Stars.
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JJ Grey & Mofro Concert
5:45-7:15 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticket information not provided — Experience an evening of soulful music from a notable Jacksonville artist.
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Gavin Adcock Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Last-minute concert tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Gavin Adcock.
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Wilmington Riverfest
10 AM – 6 PM — Wilmington Downtown Incorporated — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit along the beautiful Cape Fear riverfront with music, food, and activities for all ages.
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The 502s Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — $25+ — Experience the energetic beach folk sounds of Florida's
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DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS Live Dock Party
6-10 p.m. — Marina Grill — Free entry — Experience high-energy tunes from the beachy Dubtown Cosmonauts in a festive dock atmosphere.
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Gunhild Carling Concert
7-9 p.m. — Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the swinging jazz standards of Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling live in concert.
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Phantogram Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Cost info not provided — Experience the genre-defying sounds of experimental band Phantogram in a beautiful lakeside setting.
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Mike Oregano Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Fermental Beer & Wine — Free entry — Experience a unique one-man band act blending Jazz and Rock in an unforgettable performance.
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