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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A lane on Oleander Drive at Forest Park Road is closed for 8 hours for emergency water main repair, causing a traffic lane shift. WECT
- ➤ Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development is hosting free food drive giveaways in seven Southeastern North Carolina counties, on a first-come, first-served basis, continuing their holiday tradition. WWAY
- ➤ After a public apology from singer Madonna Nash for a controversial social media post, Edward Teach Brewery owner Gary Sholar dropped a year-long defamation lawsuit against her, with both parties looking forward to a collaborative charity event. WECT
- ➤ The Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington, N.C., provided a lunch and drive-thru grocery giveaway to support families in need during the holiday season. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ A warming shelter in Wilmington will open this weekend to provide refuge for those experiencing homelessness due to below-freezing temperatures. WWAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were hospitalized following a shooting in Wilmington, with the incident currently under investigation by the Wilmington Police Department. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly half of Americans have holiday debt, prompting experts to advise budgeting and thoughtful spending to avoid financial strain. WECT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction for the Wilmington overpass at MLK Parkway and Market Street is set to begin in 2029, aiming to ease traffic congestion with a $55 million budget. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A Wilmington road, Gordon Road, will be expanded to four lanes with a raised median and enhanced utilities from Market Street to Interstate 40 at a cost of $81.1 million, with construction starting in spring 2025. 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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Celebrate Recovery Weekly Gathering at Lighthouse Worship Center
Celebrate Recovery is a supportive weekly event featuring dinner, a large group meeting, and small group discussions aimed at helping individuals through recovery challenges.
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