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Saturday, December 28th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern North Carolina is set to host a variety of New Year's Eve events, including the annual Blueberry Drop in Burgaw, a Noon Year's Eve celebration at Ocean Isle Beach, and various parties and performances across the region. WECT
- ➤ Bazooka, a playful and socialized kitten from a litter of six, is ready for adoption through Feline Matchmakers. WECT
- ➤ Wilmington, N.C., provides free on-street parking on New Year's Day and other select holidays. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Eden Village in Wilmington, N.C., provides permanent housing to the chronically homeless, with residents celebrating their first Christmas in a new home. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Over 100 new eateries including bars, restaurants, and coffee shops opened in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties in 2024, broadening the Wilmington-area's culinary landscape. Wilmington Star-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In New Hanover County, climate anxiety is increasingly evident, particularly among young adults, due to observable environmental changes and a collective feeling of helplessness towards climate change. Wilmington Star-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Wilmington-area's most popular food news of 2024 includes the best burritos, burgers, and locally acclaimed seafood, highlighting reader favorites and notable restaurant expansions. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ The StarNews compiles a bucket list of 25 activities in the Wilmington area for 2025, encouraging residents and visitors to explore local attractions, dining, and culture. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Wilmington offers a diverse range of activities for 2025, from shopping at the Cotton Exchange to outdoor events like the Cape Fear Kite Festival and the American Craft Walk, and new attractions like the 20,000 sq. ft visitor center at Fort Fisher State Historic Site. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ K9 Resorts, a luxury pet hotel in Wilmington, opened on Dec. 21, 2024, and will start boarding animals on Dec. 23, offering 11,000 square feet of space. Wilmington Star-News
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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NC IDEA Spring 2025 Grants Information Session in Wilmington
This session at the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship aims to provide insights into the NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant processes, fostering networking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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