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in Wilmington
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington, staff are preparing warm meals and stocking supplies as the shelter reaches full capacity with 100 people and a growing waitlist—donations of items like ibuprofen, reading glasses, jackets, and gloves are welcomed to help those in need. FOX Wilmington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Choral Society, the city’s oldest community choir founded in 1950, will mark its 75th anniversary with the 'Season of Celebration: 75 Years in Harmony' concert on Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at CFCC’s Wilson Center—bringing together a range of local singers. FOX Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Engineers Neil Williams and Stuart Cooke of MEP/EnviRemed Environmental proposed turning landfill trash into fuel at a November 17 meeting with county commissioners, but county staff remained cautious about the new gasification process. Officials said they will review further proposals and decide on waste solutions in the next six to 12 months + they aim to extend the landfill’s 23-year lifespan. Port City Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Hope Clinic, a nonprofit serving uninsured and Medicaid patients in Brunswick County, announced it will hold an online charity auction to raise funds for expanding its health care services. Bidding runs from November 26 to December 10 and items include a deep sea fishing trip + a rental house on Bald Head Island + spa services + gift certificates. WECT
- ➤ New Hope Clinic will hold an online charity auction – it is part of its planned efforts to expand health care services. WECT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Marsha and Snarky are two kittens from Feline Matchmakers looking for their forever home. WECT
- ➤ A LawnStarter study ranked Wilmington as the sixth best U.S. city for dog lovers by reviewing 37 metrics (such as access to veterinary care and pet-friendly businesses). The study noted that while Wilmington excels in pet care, it still needs to improve dog park facilities and affordability, joining two other North Carolina cities in the top 10. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNCW men's basketball beat Navy 87-57 in Friday's Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic game; the Seahawks built a 45-19 halftime lead and saw Christian May and Patrick Wessler each score 17 points— they will face Gardner-Webb on Saturday. WWAY
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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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Holly-Day Floral Design Class
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Current Coffee — Cost not listed — Learn the basics of floral design with local blooms in a cozy atmosphere.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
4:30-5:30 p.m. — The Elia — Ticketed event — Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by the Listeso String Quartet under the soft glow of candlelight.
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A Christmas Carol
2:30-4 p.m. — Kenan Auditorium — Tickets from $86 — Experience the classic tale of transformation and redemption this holiday season.
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