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Friday, December 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern N.C. showcases over 30 events, including NYE celebrations and a holiday drone show, to conclude 2024. Port City Daily
- ➤ The Wilmington community is actively searching for 49-year-old Karin Rochelle Ottenberg, a mother and horticulturist, who has been missing since Sunday. WWAY
- ➤ New River Pottery in Wilmington, a cherished local business for nearly 40 years, is closing at the end of February due to the co-owner's decision to retire and enjoy more personal time. WWAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington, North Carolina commemorates over a century of Emancipation Day celebrations since the first parade in 1866, highlighting the city's historical observances and continuous recognition of the Emancipation Proclamation. WWAY
- ➤ The final 2024 edition of the Port City Life newsletter highlights upcoming Wilmington cultural events, notable restaurant openings, and community activities leading into the new year. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ The Local Palate magazine highlighted Wilmington among nine top culinary towns in the South, praising its vibrant food scene and reader-voted favorite, Lafayette, for its unique dining experiences. Wilmington Star-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Post-Christmas shopping at Mayfaire Town Center saw a mix of returns and searches for new items, bringing a relaxed, hometown atmosphere to the festivities. WWAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jon Martell urged New Hanover County commissioners to ensure Novant Health returns to its previous top-tier CMS rating, following a downgrade from five stars to two stars since 2020. 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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