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in Wilmington
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shake Shack will open its first Wilmington restaurant in 2026 at the former Blaze Pizza site in Renaissance Market on Military Cutoff Road—bringing burgers and hand-spun milkshakes to local customers in the growing Mayfaire area. The chain, originally started in New York City, marks its first venture into Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open until 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 for this week's StarNews Student of the Week, with high school principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties nominating students for their academic and community excellence—nominees include Monica and Josue Gonzalez de Leon from Hoggard, Maisie LaQuay from SEA-Tech, and Lilly Treto from Pender Early College High School. A winner will be announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Municipal elections are underway in the Cape Fear region—including Wilmington mayor and city council races—as candidates have answered Q&As to explain their stances. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs until Nov. 1, with Election Day set for Nov. 4. Wilmington Star-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Weikert, a Wilmington man and owner of a doggie daycare franchise, said he enjoys going to work—caring for dogs lifts his mood. Wilmington Star-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Blake Farm project in Scotts Hill has built over a thousand homes and will add more than a thousand houses with plans that include a pool—clubhouse and tennis courts. The development continues to expand, offering a growing community for new residents. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Eric Johnson Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Kenan Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Experience the musical journey of Eric Johnson across genres.
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Big Gigantic Live Performance
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique blend of electronic dance music with live instruments by Big Gigantic.
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TreeHouse! Live at The Reel Cafe
7-10 p.m. — The Reel Cafe — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a fantastic show with TreeHouse! and special guest Rockstead on the rooftop.
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Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Admission includes sampling glass — Enjoy a fun-filled festival with over 300 beers, 100+ wines, and live music.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of the legendary Tedeschi Trucks Band live in Wilmington.
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