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Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Contractors have completed the restoration of a historic brick surface on a section of Red Cross Street in Wilmington, NC. WECT
- ➤ Downtown Wilmington offers free metered parking from Dec. 24 to 26 to facilitate holiday shopping. Port City Daily
- ➤ A historic downtown building in Wilmington, known for housing music venues and originally built as a movie theater in 1920, was demolished due to safety concerns and is set to become a two-story apartment complex. Port City Daily
- ➤ Pine Valley Methodist Church, inspired by George Hale and his family's personal journey from addiction to recovery, provides 3200 meals to the community this Christmas. WECT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bernard Massenburg, convicted of sex offenses and kidnapping in 1984, had his 2025 parole release revoked, with a new review date set for November 2026. WECT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Wilmington area is experiencing a growth in gas stations and convenience stores, with new locations from chains like Circle K, Sheetz, Wawa, 7-Eleven, and Royal Farms. Wilmington Star-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deborah Maurer, who leads The Nature Conservancy's prescribed burn operations in Southeastern North Carolina, uses controlled fires to maintain healthy native ecosystems and longleaf pine habitats, highlighting the importance of fire in environmental management. Wilmington Star-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington-area stores and restaurants adjust hours for Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, with varied openings and closings to accommodate holiday needs. WECT
- ➤ The former dog bar Ruff Draft in Wilmington's Cargo District East will be transformed into a creative bar and event space called The Rift by spring 2025, led by experienced restaurateurs Justin and Bekah Smith and three partners. Port City Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Anderson Air StarNews Athlete of the Week poll invites votes for top local high school athletes from Dec. 16-22, with voting open through noon, Friday before Christmas. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Shapeshifting Workshop with Semi-Permanent Colors
This workshop for hairstylists focuses on mastering the use of semi-permanent colors through hands-on experience and demonstrations at Hair Republic Salon.
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