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in Wilmington
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A historic building at the Graystone Inn in downtown Wilmington caught fire today—firefighters arrived after a call at 1:40 p.m. and police closed Market and Orange Street due to the blaze. WECT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Leland Smoke House closed its Olde Waterford Way location on Nov. 10 — a new restaurant, The Pit Backyard BBQ, will open in its place to serve barbecue favorites. La Costa Mexican Restaurant sold its Market Street eatery but continues to serve customers at its two other locations. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Wilmington was lit up with holiday decorations along Front and Water streets on Nov 12—showing the area in a festive display for the season. Wilmington Star-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nature Conservancy named two Wilmington-area hiking spots—Green Swamp Preserve in Supply and Flytrap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park—as two of North Carolina’s best hikes, citing unique habitats and local wildlife as highlights. The listing presents these trails as key attractions for visitors seeking to explore the region’s distinct natural features. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CFPUA announced its groundbreaking for a $400 million Southside Water Reclamation Facility designed to treat up to 16 million gallons of water per day and will complete by 2030—marking the agency’s largest project ever. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Crews for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begin placing new sand on Carolina Beach today—an effort set to last 4 to 5 weeks and move from Freeman Park to North Pier. Visitors must follow posted safety signs and avoid restricted areas. FOX Wilmington
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Port City Foodies and Wilmington StarNews reported on Wilmington’s dive bars and food scene this week — local favorites include Lula’s downtown and Carolina Beach’s The Fat Pelican, along with updates on holiday bakery orders and grocery remodels. Wilmington Star-News
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Battleship Half Marathon
6:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Water Street Park — Registration required — Experience the scenic run through historic downtown Wilmington with fellow runners.
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station — Materials included — Craft your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish delights and tea in a creative atmosphere.
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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
7:00 AM — Riverfront Park — Registration fee required — Experience the scenic views and festive finish line after conquering historic downtown Wilmington.
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North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah
3-6 p.m. — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Tickets available — Experience the spectacular performance of Handel's Messiah by the North Carolina Symphony.
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Bryan Bielanski Live Performance
6 PM - 12 AM — Barzarre — Check venue for cover charge — Enjoy acoustic rock tunes from the talented Bryan Bielanski while savoring delicious tacos and drinks.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Underfront Co. — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday season in style with festive sweaters and fun activities downtown.
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