Thursday, December 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County is inviting residents to apply for various board and committee positions by October 4, 2024, offering opportunities for community involvement in county government. New Hanover County
- ➤ Wilmington's 86 Hunger Now nonprofit hosted a Christmas meal for the community, reflecting its growth from a small act of delivering meals to addressing broader hunger and economic challenges. FOX Wilmington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington offers a variety of engaging activities for the final weekend of 2024, including comedy shows, holiday festivals, music performances, and an early New Year's Eve party. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five New Hanover County officials, including Commissioners Barfield and Zapple, were appointed to National Association of Counties committees to advocate for local government issues. New Hanover County
- ➤ Tufanna Bradley has been officially appointed as the Health and Human Services Director in New Hanover County, consolidating her previous interim role and responsibilities as Assistant County Manager. New Hanover County
- ➤ The New Hanover County Board of Elections is collaborating with the North Carolina State Board of Elections to host a seminar on August 20 about voting photo ID requirements, also offering on-site assistance for obtaining an NC voter photo ID. New Hanover County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Hanover County Health and Human Services received the Gold Award from the USDA for its excellent breastfeeding programming during World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month. New Hanover County
- ➤ New Hanover County Health and Human Services will offer drive-thru flu vaccines from September 16-27 to facilitate easy access to flu prevention. New Hanover County
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A dessert shop featured on 'Shark Tank,' Crispy Cones, is set to open its first North Carolina location in Wilmington by early spring next year, offering Czech-inspired trdelník with a modern twist. Port City Daily
SPORTS 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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Goal-Setting Workshop for Writers
This event offers writers a supportive environment to set and achieve their writing goals, facilitated by experienced professionals from the NC Writers' Network.
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