Today
in Wilmington
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival took place Saturday at Live Oak Pavilion where breweries and wineries provided taste tests with unlimited refills for favorites—ticket sales raised funds for the Carousel Child Advocacy Center to help children who suffered abuse. WECT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington's new LEGO store, Bricks & Minifigs, opened on Floral Parkway near Independence Mall on Saturday with a buying day that let customers trade used sets for cash or store credit. The owners said the store will hold another trading event on November 1 and plan to fully open by December & will also serve as a community space with party rooms, build days and after school events. FOX Wilmington
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers planted nearly 5,000 plants on Oct 16th to complete a multi-year project that restored 10 acres of wetlands at Carolina Beach State Park & improved local wildlife habitat. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a colder-than-normal winter for Wilmington — with the coldest days expected in mid- to late December, early and late January, and early February and above-average snowfall for eastern areas. The forecast is based on solar science, climatology and meteorology. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Starting November, the City of Wilmington will plant over 600 new trees under a contract with Thorpe Landscaping—each tree will be inspected and maintained for 18 months as the aging, hazardous ones are replaced before the end of the year. FOX Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, over 1,000 people marched in Wilmington from the riverfront to Innes Park to protest what they saw as moves toward authoritarianism. Thousands joined similar rallies across southeastern NC as part of over 2,600 planned protests nationwide—showing strong local opposition to current government actions. WECT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After nearly 120 days in the hospital NICU, premature baby Sway is going home today at Novant Health as a bubble parade celebrated his strength. Candis and Carlton Smith said they plan to hold him and ensure he is happy — marking a major milestone in his recovery. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ A heart transplant survivor celebrated his journey at the Cape Fear Heart Walk held by the American Heart Association—raising money for research and awareness for heart complications. WECT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover Wildcats beat West Brunswick Trojans 28 to 14 to earn All-Star Team of Week 8 — they will host Ashley tonight at Legion Stadium. FOX Wilmington
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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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5th Annual Bluegrass Festival
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Humphrey Farms Inc — $10 admission — Enjoy live bluegrass music, craft vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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John Legend Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Tickets from $13 — Enjoy a night of soulful music with the incredible John Legend.
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Dave & Boo-sters Boo Bash
4-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Wilmington — Tickets from $14.99 — Celebrate Halloween with crafts, games, and a costume contest in a safe environment.
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Wilmington S'more Run
3 – 8 p.m. — Concorde Espresso Bar — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with 3k and 5k runs, bonfire, and delicious S'mores.
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Tricmas Celebrity Event
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — One Tree Hill: TRIC — General Admission required for ages 6+ — Celebrate with cast members from 'One Tree Hill' featuring photo ops and a festive banquet brunch.
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The Revivalists Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of The Revivalists in a scenic setting.
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IL Divo Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Ticket prices from $70 — Experience the rich vocal harmonies of IL Divo live in concert.
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Tab Benoit Concert
8-11 p.m. — Kenan Auditorium — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the soulful sounds of blues guitarist Tab Benoit.
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Shakey - Neil Young Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — Live At Ted’s — Check ticket prices for entry — Experience the sounds of Neil Young as if you were back in the early 70s.
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