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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development is hosting its annual free holiday food drive in seven southeastern North Carolina counties starting December 17. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ The North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $190,000 in grants to four local nonprofits in eastern North Carolina for education, health, and human services. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development is conducting free holiday food drives in seven Southeastern North Carolina counties starting Dec. 17, 2024. WECT
- ➤ Tobias, a 1.5-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, is looking for an active family to adopt him from the New Hanover Humane Society. WWAY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington street closed due to car vs pedestrian collision, police advise using alternate routes. WECT
CRIME NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Pointe at Barclay in Wilmington has seen rapid development since 2017, with the addition of a movie theater, a Home2 Suites hotel, and new business spaces. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNCW approved a 6% tuition increase for all students except in-state undergraduates, with additional hikes in housing, meal plans, and fees amid ongoing capacity challenges. Port City Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new bar and beer garden softly opens in Wilmington’s Cargo District, with a grand opening planned for spring. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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