Today
in Wilmington
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cierra Washington, recognized with the 40 Under 40 Award, leads the Northside Food Co-op, aiming to open a community-owned grocery store in Wilmington's Northside by 2026. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Downtown Wilmington shines bright for the holidays with 460,000 lights over 43 miles, thanks to collaborations among local organizations and funding from the city. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Over 400 bikes have been donated to families in need for Christmas through the Weller's Wheels and Holiday Smiles Toy Drive in Wilmington, N.C. FOX Wilmington
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The N.C. Department of Labor is inspecting a fatal incident at American Property Experts after Mason Thompson was found deceased amidst a fuel leak response. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington invites nonprofits aimed at economic development and cultural enrichment to apply for its Civic Development Partner Agency Funding Program for 2026-2028. Port City Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Martha Wayne succeeds Jennifer Maready as Wilmington's finance director, bringing over two decades of financial management experience to the role. Port City Daily
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Celebrate Recovery Meeting at Life Church
Celebrate Recovery at Life Church offers support and community on Monday nights with dinner and childcare available.
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Weekly Healing Service at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church
The Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church offers a weekly Healing Service featuring worship, communion, and prayer for those seeking comfort and support.
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Kitchen Dwellers Concert
The Kitchen Dwellers will be performing live at the Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC.
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2025 New Year's Eve Bash at Bluewater Waterfront Grill
The annual New Year's Eve Bash features live music from Uptown Easy, complimentary late-night snacks, and a champagne toast at midnight, held at the Bluewater Waterfront Grill.
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Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington 4th Anniversary Celebration
The event is a four-year anniversary celebration at Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington featuring vendor opportunities and live music.
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Curtain Call: Wilmington Youth Theater Honors
This event celebrates the creativity and hard work of young artists in Wilmington, featuring performances and a Broadway-led workshop for participants.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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