Today
in Wilmington
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Live Oak Bank, Plastic Ocean Project, and Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity planted trees on Oct. 7 at the new affordable housing site in Wilmington—this project aimed to boost local green space. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lane on Market Street is closing this evening for emergency sewer repairs as the right-hand northbound lane in the 8100 block will be shut at 7 p.m. Traffic will move to the inner northbound lane—Hays Lane will remain open for turning and repairs are expected to last at least five hours. WECT
- ➤ North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is advising residents to inspect their lithium-ion devices during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5—11 to prevent home fires. He urged buyers to choose listed products, charge safely on hard surfaces, and dispose of old batteries at safe recycling stations. WWAY
- ➤ The New Hanover County School Board voted 5-1 to approve a $320 million bond recommendation for major construction and renovation projects at several schools, including a new Trask Middle School, upgrades at New Hanover High School, and replacements for Pine Valley Elementary and Mary C. Williams Elementary—projects set to benefit the entire district. County commissioners will next decide whether to bring the proposal before voters. WECT
- ➤ The NCDOT stated the cost to extend Independence Boulevard in Wilmington has climbed to $424.6 million from $193 million due to inflation, utility relocation, construction costs and right-of-way acquisition — the 1.7-mile project aims to ease traffic congestion. Planning studies are underway with a draft environmental impact statement expected this fall and final details to come in winter 2026-2027. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ The NCDMV announced that drivers without a REAL ID can renew their licenses online again after Senate Bill 245 was signed last week to ease office wait times. New online services for REAL ID holders and teen drivers will be available in the coming weeks — a change that may process up to 400,000 transactions online. WECT
- ➤ Bill McHugh, an attorney and contract manager on Leland Town Council, is seeking re-election to build on his work with a flooding ordinance (his idea), low taxes, and safer roads as the Nov. 4 election nears. He plans to hold a public workshop for community input and supports smart development while opposing tolls on key infrastructure. Port City Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 720 Hamilton Drive this November—check-in begins on Nov 1 at 9 a.m. with a Promise Garden ceremony at 10 a.m. to honor the over 210,000 people affected by the disease along with 381,000 caregivers in North Carolina. WECT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNCW basketball is entering a new season with only three returning starters and several new transfers while Coach Takayo Siddle re-signed through 2027—setting the stage for the Seahawks to open their season on Nov. 3 hosting Mt. Olive. This shift follows last season’s historic March Madness run and signals a fresh start for the team. 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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