Today
in Wilmington
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Founders Park reopened Saturday with the return of Leland in Lights when Santa flipped the switch to light up the park — including the Christmas tree near town hall — and guests enjoyed a train ride. The holiday light event runs until Jan. 4 while construction continues on the amphitheater. WWAY
- ➤ Families of all ages gathered at UNCW yesterday for the William H. Craig Race for Life to honor the late orthodontist’s commitment to the community — the event provided scholarships and camp opportunities for youth and continues as a cherished annual tradition. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Kevin McDonald, owner of Amber Dale’s Pumpkin Patch, advises residents to choose a fresh Christmas tree with enough moisture and use a proper stand to prevent holiday fires (one in four fires are linked to drying trees) and recommends checking outlets to avoid overloading lights. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Melton family has brightened Melton Road with a Christmas display featuring over 100 inflatables. This long-standing holiday tradition brings festive cheer to the local neighborhood each year. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Battleship North Carolina and Friends hosted their fourth annual Wreaths of Honor to remember Pearl Harbor victims by hanging over 200 twenty-inch wreaths with ribbons and cards on the ship's lifelines - the ceremony in the memorial room honored veterans and active-duty service members. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Back in 1995, Wilmington opened a one-mile stretch of the Smith Creek Parkway — later renamed Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway — to ease traffic off Market Street amid funding and environmental concerns. The full project was finished in 2005. Wilmington Star-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 7, Wilmington physicians at Novant Health Community Health and Wellness Institute earned the top quality score among 480 Medicare Shared Savings Program organizations — their second consecutive year achieving a 98.69 rating through a strong focus on preventive care. Wilmington Star-News
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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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New Year's Eve Bash at Bluewater
9:00 PM — Bluewater Waterfront Grill — Ticketed event — Celebrate the New Year with live music, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast overlooking the water.
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~ Buddha
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