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Preparing for hurricane season in the Wilmington area: Supplies, predictions and more
As hurricane season gets underway, it's time to make sure you're prepared. The StarNews has compiled this guide to help you with everything from creating a kit with supplies to making sure your insurance is up to date. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Do you have the supplies you will need if a storm passes through the Cape Fear region? Don't wait until the last minute to stock up on your supplies. Click the link below for a look at the types of supplies you need in your hurricane kit. What you need: Supplies to have in your hurricane kit if a storm hits the Wilmington area While you're getting your hurricane box of supplies ready, it's also important to check your insurance information. Click the link below to learn more about what kind of coverage you might need and how to make sure you have your insurance documents handy. Be prepared: What insurance documents should I review before a hurricane? One of the best ways to be prepared is to know what routes to take during an evacuation. Residents are encouraged to map out an evacuation plan before disaster strikes. Click the link below to find out how to look up the best route from from you live. Plan ahead: Here's your guide to Wilmington-area evacuation routes When a storm approaches the Cape Fear coast, local governments typically open emergency shelters for residents who aren't safe at their homes. Click the link below to see where those will be and what to know before you go. Find a shelter: Where to find emergency shelter locations in the Wilmington area The list of names for hurricanes is maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization, according to the National Hurricane Center. The practice of alternating male and female names began in 1979. Click the link below for a look at this year's storm names. What's in a name: From Andrea to Wendy, here are the names for the 2025 hurricane season Can NC residents expect a busy or quiet hurricane season? Hurricanes are getting bigger and more dangerous thanks to climate change. The storms also are pushing deeper inland, as seen by Helene last year. Click the link below for a look at predictions for the 2025 hurricane season from some of the country's more famous storm prognosticators. Hurricane predictions: Can NC residents expect a busy or quiet season? Pet owners should take additional precautions to ensure the safety of their animals during a storm. Click the link below for advice from Wilmington Animal Healthcare lead veterinarian Kristin Paige. Keeping pets safe: How should you prepare your pets for a hurricane? Do you ever get confused between a hurricane, a tropical depression, a tropical storm, a watch or warning. Click the link below for a list of the terminology to know what it all means. Hurricanes, storms, depressions: Here's what to know about hurricane terminology From death toll to monetary damage, a lot of factors can go into determining how bad a hurricane was. But the National Weather Service in Wilmington said all those factors are often associated with a hurricane's atmospheric pressure. Using barometric readings taken since the 1870s, the weather service compiled a list of Wilmington's 20 worst storms, based on atmospheric pressure. Click the link below to learn more about these storms. More: These are the 5 worst hurricanes to ever hit the Wilmington area For more on how to prepare and tracking maps, check out these resources: USA TODAY guide: All your questions about the 2025 hurricane season answered StarNews hurricane tracker: National Hurricane Center: This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington, NC, hurricane preparation guide: supplies, predictions, pets
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03-06-2025
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Guide to Wilmington-area beaches: Things to do, places to eat and what to know about parking
Whether you enjoy paddling through the waves or relaxing in the sun with a good book, there's nothing better than a day at the beach. But for many in the Wilmington area, it's not as easy as just walking out the door and plopping down a towel. For most, sandy shores and salt air are a short drive away. With several beaches within an hour's drive, the next question becomes: Which beach should we go to? That can be a difficult decision because each one has a different vibe and offers something unique. To help you figure out which beach is best for you, the StarNews has put together this guide on all the area beaches. Here's a bit about each one with a few suggestions for things to do and places to eat. VOTE NOW: Which Wilmington-area beach is the best? Though it's the second-smallest county by land area, New Hanover offers beachgoers three options for fun in the sun. Known for its crystal blue waters and surfing culture, Wrightsville Beach offers plenty of fun for young adults and families. The area offers a variety of accommodations including beach resorts, hotels and rental homes, along with a vibrant commercial area with shops and dining. If you want to see the city, however, downtown Wilmington is only eight miles away. Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier: The state's first concrete fishing pier is an institution at Wrightsville Beach, and it's a must see, located at 23 E. Salisbury St. Set your sails: If you're up for an adventure, check out one of the local sailing schools. Masonboro Island: Rent a kayak and paddle over to Masonboro Island for a more secluded beach experience. Bluewater Waterfront Grill: Find everything from sandwiches to steaks while you enjoy ocean views, 4 Marina St., 910-256-8500. Dockside Restaurant: A casual dining experience by the water, 1308 Airlie Road, 910-256-2752. The Bridge Tender: If you're looking for a more upscale dining experience, it offers steaks and seafood, but make sure you make reservations, 1414 Airlie Road, 910-256-4519. Oceanic: With a name and location deeply rooted in local history, Oceanic serves an array of brunch, lunch and dinner dishes, as well as craft cocktails and mocktails, 703 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-5551. Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week from March 1 through Oct. 31, unless otherwise noted. Rates: $6 per hour or $35 for a daily pass for premium parking zones, $5 an hour or $30 daily in non-premium zones. More information: Visit the town's website, Strolling around Carolina Beach can be a bit like stepping back in time. It offers the vintage beach experience you love — complete with a boardwalk — with the conveniences of today. Miles of coastline offer the perfect place for families to relax and unwind. Once you've seen all there is to see in Carolina Beach, zip over to neighboring Kure Beach for additional entertainment options. Carolina Beach Boardwalk: A must for all beachgoers, it offers thrill rides, a carousel, a pirate ship, and a 10-story gondola wheel with views of the ocean, 1 Cape Fear Blvd. Carolina Beach Pier: This pier is dog friendly, and it's a great place to grab a bite or a cocktail, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave. N., 910-636-3075. Carolina Beach State Park: This state-owned and maintained park is home to local flora and fauna — including the Venus flytrap — as well as Sugarloaf Dune — a 50-foot-tall sand dune — and a marina, 1010 State Park Road, 910-458-8206. Carolina Beach Centennial: The residents who keep the town looking young at 100 Britt's Donut Shop: No visit to Carolina Beach is complete without stopping by for one — or a dozen — of their legendary donuts, 13 Boardwalk, 910-707-0755. Brunches at Federal Point Grille: Looking for something savory? Grab a mimosa and one of their varieties of eggs benedict, 300 Lake Park Blvd. N., 910-707-0073. Hurricane Alley's: Enjoy seafood with an ocean view, 5 Boardwalk, 910-707-0766. Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning March 1 going through Oct. 31. Rates: $6/hourly or $25/day in parking lots; $7/hourly or $35/day in in premium parking lots; bus, limo and oversized vehicle parking is $10/hourly or $40/day; on-street parking is $5/hourly. Resident, visitor, employee, and golf cart passes are available. More information: Visit the town's website at 2025 paid parking guide: Your guide to paid parking at Wilmington-area beaches in 2025 If you're looking for small-town charm by the sea, Kure Beach is the destination for you. It offers visitors the opportunity to get away without being far from the fun offered in neighboring Carolina Beach and downtown Wilmington's nightlife is just 18 miles away. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: See sea otters, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and other sea life, 900 Loggerhead Road, 910-772-0500. Kure Beach Fishing Pier: A family-friendly pier that is great for anglers and those who just want to stroll and enjoy the ocean breezes. Fort Fisher State Historic Site: See a Civil War-era fort and new state-of-the-art museum and visitors' center, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S., 910-251-7340. More: Multi-million-dollar expansion coming to Fort Fisher aquarium Ocean View Restaurant: Whether you're looking for an omelet or chicken and waffles, you can enjoy your meal with a view, 101 K. Ave., 910-458-8778. Jack Mackerel's Island Grill: Enjoy burgers, wraps, steaks, seafood, and specialty cocktails, 113 K. Ave., 910-458-7668. Beach House Burgers: This is the perfect place to grab a quick — and delicious — bite if you've been on the beach, 118 Fort Fisher Blvd. N., 910-458-8586. Freddie's: An authentic Italian restaurant serving everything from chops and steaks to pastas and seafood, 105 K Ave., 910-458-5979. Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning March 15 and going through Sept. 30 Rates: $6/hourly, $25/daily, or $125/weekly. Handicap parking and Purple Heart Recipients may park for free in designated spaces with the appropriate placard or license plates. More Information: Visit the town's website, When it comes to beaches, Brunswick County has more than 45 miles of coastline, offering six beautiful beaches. If you're truly looking for an escape, Bald Head Island is the place to go. Located on an island only accessible by boat or ferry, the island doesn't allow cars (with exceptions for public safety, service and construction vehicles), so travel occurs by golf cart or bicycle, giving visitors the opportunity to slow down and take in the salt marshes, maritime forest, and of course, beaches. More: How this Brunswick island once deemed 'inhospitable for colonization' became an exclusive resort Old Baldy Lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum: Climb the state's oldest lighthouse and learn about the lightkeepers who lived on the island, 101 Lighthouse Wynd, 910-457-7481. Village Chapel of Bald Head Island: An ecumenical community house of worship with stained glass windows and views of the island, 105 Lighthouse Wynd, 910-457-1183. The Bald Head Island Conservancy: A nonprofit organization dedicated to preservation of the island's habitat and wildlife, 700 Federal Road, 910-457-0089. Jules Salty Grub & Island Pub: Located on the waterfront near the Bald Head Island Marina, you can enjoy sandwiches, appetizers, seafood and steaks, 10 Marina Wynd, 910-457-7217. Jailhouse Provisions: Grab sandwiches or burgers in the island's former police station, 251 Edward Teach Extension, 910-477-9368. Boat House BHI: A diner-style restaurant offering breakfast and lunch, 8 Marina Wynd, 910-363-1887. Time: Cars are not allowed on Bald Head Island, so parking is at Deep Point Marina in Southport, and visitors must use the ferry to travel to the island. Parking rates: $13 a day for daily parkers. Ferry rates: Round trip $23 for adults; $12 for children; tickets for children 2 and younger are free. More information: Visit Bald Head Island Transportation's website, Located on the end of Oak Island is the town of Caswell Beach, which offers solitude and solace in the sand. The town is its own municipality with its own beach accesses and rules. Oak Island Lighthouse: Tours are available in the morning hours every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from May 1 through Sept. 30, 300 Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island Golf Club: Play a round or two at this public golf course near the ocean, 928 Caswell Beach Road, 910-278-5275. Fort Caswell: Located inside the gates of the North Carolina Baptist Assembly, the Fort is closed to the public when large groups of children are on campus. Call to confirm availability 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 100 Caswell Beach Road, 910-278-9501. Looking for a bit of history? Beach history: Some of the oldest structures at Wilmington-area beach towns Duffer's Pub & Grille: Located at the Oak Island Golf Club, the restaurant is open to the public and offers everything from burgers to steaks, 928 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach. Additional dining options available in nearby Oak Island. Time: No restrictions in beach lots, but sleeping is prohibited; Lighthouse lot limited to one hour Rates: Free More information: Beach access lots are located on Caswell Beach Road; lighthouse lot located in front of the lighthouse. More about Wilmington area beaches: Wilmington-area locations among Southern Living's most beautiful places on the NC coast Oak Island has long been a beach destination for families. Many recall fond memories on Long Beach or Yaupon Beach, but those two towns gave up their separate identities in 1999 and merged to become the town of Oak Island. Beach days: Oak Island offers more than 60 public accesses for beachgoers — more than any other beach in the area. Oak Island Pier: Rebuilt in 2019, this is the state's highest pier, 705 Ocean Drive, 910-933-6161. Ocean Crest Fishing Pier: Family-friendly pier great for fishing, walking and watching sunsets, 1409 E. Beach Drive, 910-278-6674. E. F. Middleton Park: Enjoy a Friday night concert at the amphitheater, or cool off at splash pad, SE 46th Street (behind Town Hall). Oak Island Jungle Golf: Challenge friends and family to a game of putt-putt, 6231 E. Oak Island Drive, 910-201-1444. Old Bridge Diner: Enjoy traditional favorites like omelets, grits, and biscuits, 132 Country Club Drive, 910-250-1184. Kai Joe's: For a quick bite, grab a burrito and nachos, 4722 E. Oak Island Drive, 910-933-1073. Little Bit's Grill: Enjoy one of Little Bit's famous burgers or sandwiches for lunch, 5902 E. Oak Island Drive, 910-278-6430. Salt 64: This upscale dining establishment offers delicious dinners of steaks, seafood, and 'crack toast' (a local favorite), 6404 E. Oak Island Drive, 910-933-1019. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning April 1 and going through Sept. 30, with some exceptions for special town-organized events Rates: $5 hourly, $20 daily or $80 weekly. Resident and season parking passes are available. More information: Visit the town's website, Looking for concerts: Full list of outdoor summer concerts in the Wilmington area for 2025 If you're traveling with kids, Holden Beach is a great place to go because it has received recognition as one of best 'family beaches' in the country by National Geographic Traveler. Primarily a residential community, Holden offers small town charm with beautiful sandy beaches. Olden Holden Bike Tour: Learn a bit about the island's history and take in the natural beauty with this bike tour. Visit the town's parks and recreation webpage for a downloadable map. Magic Mountain Fun Park: Kids and adults can cool off on the water slides. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 3399 Holden Beach Road S.W., 910-842-2727. Treasure Island Mini Golf and Arcade: A miniature golf course, an indoor arcade, and more than 30 flavors of ice cream await. Open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., 3445 Holden Beach Road SW, 910-212-6838. Provision Company at Holden Beach: Enjoy a shrimp burger as you watch boats cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway, 1343 Cedar Landing Road SW, 910-842-7205. SmacNally's: Take your four-legged family members along. Doggies are allowed on the dock as you enjoy specialty cocktails, seafood, and burgers, 1045 B Var Road SW, 910-842-9999. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 1 through Oct. 31 Rates: $5 per hour for up to four hours, $25 a day, or $80 a week. Annual passes are available for $175. More information: Visit the town's website, Dining on the water: A pier-by-pier restaurant guide for Southeastern North Carolina If you're looking for small town living and fun in the sun, you will find it at Ocean Isle Beach. It's why it was voted 'The South's Best Tiny Town' by Southern Living in 2018. Shallotte River Swamp Park: Your adventure could include ziplining, ATV tours, and swamp boat eco-tours of the Shallotte River (You will probably spy an alligator or two!), 550 Watts Road SW, 910-687-6100. Town Center Park: Kids will enjoy a playground and splash pad, 11 E. Second St., 910-579-2166. Museum of Coastal Carolina: Learn about Brunswick County and the North Carolina coast with static and interactive exhibits and a touch tank, 21 E. Second St., 910-579-1016. Sugar Shack: This Jamaican restaurant that has been around for years and has quite the following. Just make sure you have a reservation, 1609 Hale Beach Road SW, 910-579-3844. Sharky's Waterfront Restaurant: From chicken tenders and burgers to ribeyes and shrimp and grits to custom cocktails to craft beer, there's something to suit every taste, 61 Causeway Drive, 910-579-9177. Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille: An upscale dining experience with water views where you can enjoy filets, crabcakes, pasta, sandwiches, and signature cocktails, 14 Causeway Drive, 910-579-9997. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning April 1 and going through Oct. 31. Rates: $5 for the first hour, $10 for the second hour, and $15 for the third hour. The daily rate is $20, and the weekly rate is $80. Parking passes may be purchased through Otto Connect Parking Management. For more information, call 910-200-1497. Brunswick County's southernmost beach capitalizes on natural beauty without the distractions and crowds found in other beach towns. And, as the name suggests, the beach is home to sunrises and sunsets made for postcards. Bird Island: Walk to this undeveloped barrier island located between Sunset Beach and Little River Inlet. A designated nature preserve, it offers acres of beach, marsh and tidal flats to explore. To get there, start walking (or riding your bike) at the West 40th Street public beach access and walk in the opposite direction of the pier. Kindred Spirit Mailbox: Once on Bird Island, leave your thoughts in one of the journals inside this legendary mailbox. The Kindred Spirit Mailbox is about 1.5 miles from the 40th Street beach access, and while it can be difficult to spot, it is visible from the beach. Ingram Planetarium: Enjoy stargazing and laser light shows in its state-of-the-art theater, 7625 High Market St., 910-575-0033. Mavericks Point: A great spot for live music, a cold beer and a burger. It's a family restaurant and sports bar that has both indoor and outdoor seating, 307 Sunset Blvd. N., 910-579-4444. Fibber McGee's: This Irish pub offers everything from nachos to salads to Shepherd's Pie, and of course, beer, 1780 Queen Anne Unit 1, 910-575-2271. Piper's Bar & Grill: Located at the Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club, this spot is open to the public offering lunch with golf course views, 800 N. Sandpiper Club Drive SW., 910-579-9373. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning April 1 and going through Oct. 31. Rates: $5 hourly, $20 daily, $80 weekly. Seasonal passes are available for $175. More information: Visit the town's website, One of the five largest counties in North Carolina, Pender offers more than 871 square miles to explore, including 25 miles of coastline spread across two beautiful beaches. Though it's located on a barrier island shared between Pender and Onslow counties, all of Topsail Beach falls within Pender's boundaries. The beach offers 20 accesses to the beach and 9 to the sound. Bush Marina: This town-owned facility offers a public boat ramp and boat slips that can be rented nightly, weekly, or monthly, 912 S. Anderson Blvd., 910-328-2746. Jolly Roger Fishing Pier: This is a great place for anglers or those who just want to take a stroll and gaze out over the ocean, 803 Ocean Blvd., 910-328-4616. Missiles and More Museum: Here you'll find several exhibits, including one all about the barrier island and others devoted to the island's Civil War history, 720 Channel Run Lane, 910-328-8663. Jolly Roger Grill: A great place for a quick bite, it's located at the pier and serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches with views of the ocean, 803 Ocean Blvd., 910-328-4616. Breezeway Restaurant: This spot offers waterfront dining, and while it's famous for its fried seafood and hushpuppies, it also offers a few options for landlubbers, 634 Channel Blvd., 910-328-4302. The Beach Shop & Grill: Don't let the name fool you. This is a fine dining establishment with brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, 701 S. Anderson Blvd., 910-328-6501. Paid parking is in effect for the south-end lot on the sound side (next to the Serenity Point Townhomes--at the end of Shore Line Drive and Inlet Drive), and the following oceanfront beach accesses: #5 Barwick Avenue, #6 Rocky Mount, #7 Empie Avenue, #8 Haywood Avenue, #9 Davis Avenue, #10 Crews Avenue, #11 Hines Avenue, #12 Scott Avenue, #13 Crocker Avenue, #14 Darden Avenue, and #15 Smith Avenue. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March 1 through Oct. 31. Rate: $6 per hour for up to four hours or $30 a day. More information: Visit the town's website, A beach community located in the heart of Topsail Island, Surf City's beaches are the main attraction. There are 39 public beach accesses, and four of those have restroom or shower facilities. In addition to enjoying a quiet day on the beach, the area is known for boating, fishing, and water sports. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center: Learn more about sea turtles and how they are cared for at this state-of-the-art facility. Reservations are required for tours, 302 Tortuga Lane, 910-329-0222. Shipwreck Point Golf: Enjoy miniature golf with a pirate theme, 107 Charlie Medlin Drive, 910-329-4653. Surf City Pier: This pier extends 973 feet and offers pier house with a tackle shop, souvenirs, and a grill, 112 South Shore Drive, 910-328-3521. Maine Lobstah Shack: Enjoy Maine lobster in traditional lobster rolls or in other dishes, like bisque, grilled cheese, or mac and cheese, 411 Roland Ave., 910-548-6789. Sears Landing: Walk or cruise into this restaurant on your boat and enjoy 'Southern Coastal Casual' cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 806 Roland Ave., 910-328-1312. Santorini Greek and Italian Bistro: Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with pizza, pasta and gyros at this local restaurant, 205 S. Topsail Drive, 910-541-2759. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 1 to Oct. 31. Rates: $3 hourly or $5 hourly depending on the location of the parking lot; hourly and weekly rates available. More information: Visit the website, Renee Spencer is the community engagement editor at the StarNews. Reach her at rspencer@ This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Things to do, places to eat, parking at Wilmington, NC, beaches
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27-05-2025
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2025 NCHSAA playoffs: Which Wilmington-area teams are still alive?
The high school sports spring postseason is reaching its final stages, leaving us with crucial playoff matchups from a handful of area teams. Laney baseball sprinted past Corinth Holders in Game 1 of the best-of-three NCHSAA regional championship series. The Bucs dropped Game 2 on the road and will host a winner-takes-all Game 3 in Wilmington on Saturday, May 24. Advertisement Below, you'll find updated brackets, scores, and information for each spring sport. We'll update this page after the competitions are completed, so check back for scores and more throughout the postseason. SPRING SUPERSTARS Here are 13 Wilmington-area high school athletes who have shined this spring Wilmington, NC 2025 spring sports playoff brackets Baseball State championships are slated for May 30-31 at Ting Stadium in Holly Springs and Burlington Athletic Stadium in Burlington. NCHSAA 4A East regional championship (State semifinal) May 20-24 Laney's NCHSAA 4A East regional championship matchup with the Corinth Holders is a best-of-three series that will run from May 20-24., Laney will host the series' opening game before traveling to Wendell for Game 2. If necessary, the Bucs will host a Game 3 winner-takes-all finale in Game 3. Advertisement Game 3: No. 4 Corinth Holders at No. 3 Laney (May 24, 4 p.m) Game 2: No. 4 Corinth Holders 7, No. 3 Laney 1 Game 1: No. 3 Laney 6, No. 4 Corinth Holders 3 NCHSAA 4A East Round 4 - May 16 No. 3 Laney 10, No. 7 Jordan 8 NCHSAA 4A East Round 3 - May 13 No. 3 Laney 10, No. 14 Ashley 4 NCHSAA 4A East Round 2 - May 9 No. 11 Ashley 4, No. 6 Apex Friendship 3 (May 8) No. 3 Laney 5, No. 14 Millbrook 2 No. 1 D.H. Conley 7, No. 16 New Hanover 2 (May 9) No. 2 Wakefield 6, No. 18 Topsail 2 NCHSAA 4A East Round 1 - May 6 No. 3 Laney 7, No. 30 South View 2 No. 11 Ashley 4, No. 22 Broughton 3 No. 18 Topsail 13, No. 15 Riverside 2 No. 16 New Hanover 7, No. 17 Chapel Hill 2 NCHSAA 4A East Round 4 - May 16 No. 1 JH Rose 5, No. 29 North Brunswick 3 NCHSAA 3A East Round 3 - May 15 No. 29 North Brunswick 5, No. 21 Jacksonville 4 No. 1 JH Rose 3, No. 24 South Brunswick 2 No. 2 Terry Sanford 7, No. 23 West Brunswick 6 NCHSAA 3A East Round 2 - May 9 No. 29 North Brunswick 5, No. 13 West Johnston 0 No. 24 South Brunswick 6, No. 8 Southern Nash 4 No. 23 West Brunswick 10, No. 7 Caoe Fear 4 NCHSAA 3A East Round 1 - May 6 No. 29 North Brunswick 1, No. 4 Swansboro 0 No. 24 South Brunswick 10, No. 9 Lee County 0 No. 23 West Brunswick 7, No. 10 Carrboro 2 Girls soccer Girls soccer championships will return to the Mecklenburg County SportsPlex in Matthews on May 30-31. NCHSAA 4A East Round 5 (Regional Championship) - May 27 No. 14 Millbrook at No. 12 Ashley Advertisement NCHSAA 4A East Round 4 - May 22 No. 12 Ashley 3, No. 1 Hoggard 1 NCHSAA 4A East Round 3 - May 19 No. 1 Hoggard 6, No. 8 Willow Spring 0 No. 12 Ashley 6, No. 13 Cardinal Gibbons 5 (OT) NCHSAA 4A East Round 2 - May 15 No. 12 Ashley 4, No. 28 Enloe 0 No. 1 Hoggard 4, No. 17 Topsail 0 NCHSAA 4A East Round 1 - May 12 No. 1 Hoggard 9, No. 32 Richmond 0 No. 12 Ashley 5, No. 21 Broughton 0 No. 17 Topsail 1, No. 16 Laney 0 NCHSAA 3A East Round 1 - May 12-13 No. 2 Dixon 6, No. 31 North Brunswick 0 (May 13) No. 7 Hunt 6, No. 26 South Brunswick 0 (May 12) NCHSAA 2A East Round 2 - May 15 No. 9 Clinton at No. 8 Trask NCHSAA 2A East Round 1 - May 12 No. 8 Trask 2, No. 25 Wallace-Rose Hill 1 NCHSAA 1A East Round 1 - May 12 No. 11 Vance 9, No. 22 Pender 0 Boys lacrosse NCHSAA 4A East Round 3 - May 20 No. 11 Apex Friendship 12, No. 3 Laney 5 NCHSAA 4A East Round 2 - May 16 No. 1 Cardinal Gibbons 19, No. 16 Hoggard 6 No. 3 Laney 15, No. 14 Topsail 12 NCHSAA 4A East Round 1 - May 13 No. 3 Laney (BYE) No. 14 Topsail 14, No. 19 Millbrook 2 (May 14) No. 16 Hoggard 9, No. 17 Leesville Road 4 No. 9 Apex 14, No. 24 Ashley 5 NCHSAA 3A East Round 1 - May 13 No. 15 Terry Sanford 15, No. 18 North Brunswick 11 Girls lacrosse NCHSAA 4A East Round 3 - May 20 No. 11 East Chapel Hill 16, No. 3 Topsail 9 No 2 Holly Springs 13, No. 10 Hoggard 12 Advertisement NCHSAA 3A East Round 2 - May 20 No. 7 South Brunswick at No. 2 Croatan NCHSAA 3A East Round 1 - May 16 No. 7 South Brunswick 18, No. 10 Northside 4 NCHSAA 4A East Round 2 - May 16 No. 3 Topsail 15, No. 19 Middle Creek 9 No. 10 Hoggard 17, No. 7 Willow Spring 2 No. 5 Cardinal Gibbons 21, No. 12 New Hanover 4 NCHSAA 4A East Round 1 - May 13 No. 3 Topsail (BYE) No. 19 Middle Creek 15, No. 14 Laney 14 (May 14) No. 13 Broughton 18, No. 20 Ashley 4 No. 12 New Hanover 18, No. 21 Leesville Road 9 No. 10 Hoggard 16, No. 23 Athens Drive 2 Softball The Wilmington-area high school softball season concluded on May 13 as South Brunswick became the final team eliminated from the state playoffs. Find results from every postseason game this spring below. NCHSAA 4A East Round 2 - May 9 No. 15 Garner 14, No. 2 Laney 2 (May 8) No. 3 Cleveland 2, No. 19 Topsail 0 NCHSAA 4A East Round 1 - May 6 No. 2 Laney 7, No. 31 Leesville Road 3 No. 13 South View 4, No. 20 Hoggard 0 No. 19 Topsail 6, No. 14 New Bern 2 NCHSAA 3A East Round 3 - May 13 No. 6 South Central 3, No. 3 South Brunswick 0 NCHSAA 3A East Round 2 - May 9 No. 3 South Brunswick 7, No. 14 Union Pines 1 NCHSAA 3A East Round 1 - May 6 No. 2 Scotland 10, No. 31 West Brunswick 0 No. 3 South Brunswick 10, No. 30 Western Harnett 0 No. 18 Western Alamance 13, No. 15 North Brunswick 3 Advertisement NCHSAA 2A East Round 2 - May 9 No. 7 Camden County 4, No. 10 Trask 2 NCHSAA 2A East Round 1 - May 6 No. 10 Trask 10, No. 23 Jordan-Matthews 4 NCHSAA 1A East Round 1 - May 6 No. 15 Northside 13, No. 18 Pender 2 Boys dual team tennis The dual-team state playoffs are the first spring sports to start the postseason. The competition consists of multiple individual and doubles matches, with an overall score accumulated in head-to-head style. The dual team state championship matches will be played on May 17 at the Burlington Tennis Center. Individual regionals in boys tennis began May 2-3. NCHSAA 4A East Round 2 - Wednesday April 30 No. 13 Green Level 6, No. 4 Hoggard 0 No. 2 Leesville Road 6, No. 15 New Hanover 0 No. 12 Broughton 6, No. 28 Laney 0 NCHSAA 4A East Round 1 - Monday, April 28 No. 4 Hoggard 6, No. 29 Apex Friendship 3 No. 6 Pinecrest 6, No. 27 Topsail 0 No. 15 New Hanover 7, No. 18 Ashley 2 No. 28 Laney 7, No. 5 Jack Britt 2 NCHSAA 3A East Round 1 - Monday, April 28 No. 8 Carrboro 9, No. 25 South Brunswick 0 Boys golf State championships will be held at four different courses on May 12-13: Longleaf Golf and Family Club (Southern Pines), Gates Four Golf and Country Club (Fayetteville) and Pinehurst Nos. 4 and 6. Advertisement NCHSAA 4A East Regional Dylan Lewis, Hoggard: Shot 68 to tie for third place in the NCHSAA 4A East regional Carson Etters, New Hanover: Shot 69 at the event, finishing tied for fifth. Maddux Cook, Hoggard: Finished eighth, shooting 70. Crispin Domescik, New Hanover: Shot 71, earning ninth place. Track and field Regionals are scheduled for May 9, and state championships are slated for May 16-17 at Marcus T. Johnson Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T. Rico Mabberley, Soph., Topsail Placed first in the boys shot put in the NCHSAA 4A East regionals. Riley Kiziah, Soph., Hoggard Took the 4A East regional crown in the 3,200 meters with a personal best time of 9:18.97. Jillian Stough, Sr., Laney Won the girls 4A East regional title in discus, throwing 117 feet. NCISAA state playoffs Boys lacrosse Round 2 - May 13 No. 1 Forsyth Country Day 14, No. 5 Cape Fear Academy 9 Advertisement Boys lacrosse Round 1 - May 9 No. 5 Cape Fear Academy 9, No. 4 St. David's School 4 Girls lacrosse Round 1 May 9 No. 3 Forsyth Country Day School 18, No. 6 Cape Fear Academy 2 Girls soccer Round 4 - May 13 Gaston Christian School at No. 1 Cape Fear Academy Girls soccer Round 3 - May 10 No. 1 Cape Fear Academy 1, No. 8 Coastal Christian 0 Girls soccer Round 2 - May 8 Fayetteville Christian at No. 8 Coastal Christian Girls soccer Round 1 - May 6 No. 8 Coastal Christian 8, Wake Christian Academy 1 Boys tennis Round 4 - May 13 No. 7 Cape Fear Academy at No. 3 Trinity Academy Boys tennis Round 3 - May 10 No. 7 Cape Fear Academy 5, No. 2 St David's School 1 Advertisement Boys tennis Round 2 - May 8 No. 7 Cape Fear Academy 5, Arendell Parrot Academy 0 This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: NCHSAA spring high school playoffs 2025: Wilmington, NC brackets, scores
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21-05-2025
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17 things to do in the Wilmington area for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, so Wilmington-area crowds are likely to be thick this weekend, at the beaches and everywhere else. Once you get your fill of the beach, or if you plan on staying off the crowded strands, there's plenty of entertainment to check out. Lots of concerts for sure, many of them out of doors, but we've also got a nice mix of theater, comedy, visual art and even one of Wilmington's most beloved arts festivals. Details below. If you feel like planning ahead, don't forget to check out our big ol' list of outdoor summer concerts, link below. Live music: Full list of outdoor summer concerts in the Wilmington area for 2025 ALL WEEKEND May 22-June 1 at Thalian Hall (studio theater): Big Dawg Productions presents the interactive, Tony-nominated play by playwright Heidi Schreck starring Wilmington thespian Cathy Sanborn Street. Schreck, who earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions as a teenager, not only delves into the meaning of the U.S. Constitution, but she explores how it shaped the lives of the women in her family. The show includes a live debate segment, with audience members voting on the "winner." 7:30 p.m. May 22-24 and 29-31, 3 p.m. May 25 and June 1. 910-632-2285. May 23-25 at Thalian Hall: Thalian Association Community Theatre presents the musical based on the movie about Elle Woods, a bubbly blonde who finagles her way into law school to try to win back the guy who dumped her. Elle ends up learning a lot about her self-worth and singing some wonderful songs. Meghan McDonald, a Wilmington Theater Awards nominee for best actress in a musical, plays Elle. 7:30 p.m. 23-24, 2 p.m. May 25. 910-632-2285. May 23-24 at Dead Crow Comedy Room: Touring comic and actress with a huge online following has been featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the New York Comedy Festival, and on Joe Rogan's podcast. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, tickets are $25 and $36. May 22-24 at Kenan Auditorium: Show of new works from Wilmington dance studio Techniques in Motion. 5:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with additional 1 p.m. Saturday matinee. Tickets are $20, $15 for youth. 910-962-3500. May 23-24 at The Boatyard, 18 Harnett St.: At this weekend outdoor concert series, the folky Jesse Stockton Duo takes the stage Friday while rockers Machine Gun play Saturday. Located behind Marina Grill & Tequila's Waterfront just off the Wilmington Riverwalk. 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. May 23 on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk: Memorial Day weekend event kicks of this weekly Pleasure Island concert series. The Port City Shakedown will play R&B and soul on the boardwalk, followed by fireworks on the beach strand. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Free. May 23, downtown Wilmington: Monthly crawl of downtown and downtown-adjacent art galleries and art spaces includes a show of new paintings and collages by longtime Wilmington artist Elizabeth Darrow, "Dance with Me," at public radio WHQR's MC Erny Gallery. Plus, Acme Art studios on North Fifth Avenue will have an "I Love Wilmington" show with work by multiple Acme artists. 6-9 p.m. Friday, free. For full list of participating galleries, go to May 23 at The Eagles' Dare: Foo Fighters tribute band Hey, Johnny Park headlines this weekly concert series, which features area, touring and tribute acts. Davy Williamson and Mary Kathryn Clewis open up. 5 p.m. gates, 6:30 p.m. opener, 8 p.m. headliner. Free. May 23 at Middleton Park Amphitheater: Beach music band The Entertainers kicks off this Brunswick County outdoor concert series for Memorial Day Weekend. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics allowed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, free. May 23 at Live at Ted's: Longtime Wilmington musician and former Nashville songwriter Jones — he penned Travis Tritt's hit "Country Club" — plays a rare show of his deftly written folk and country tunes. 8 p.m. Friday, tickets are $10. May 23 at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Wilmington indie rock band Lawn Enforcement, whose stellar new album "Lamb" includes such moody bangers as the rockingly introspective "All To Me," plays its final show with drummer Jackson DeGrappo. It's a stacked lineup, with blues rockers The Queen's Giant, psyche-rockers Blue Karma, and alt-rockers Noise Complaint. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, cover at the door. SATURDAY May 24-25 at Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center: The 29th annual indoor/outdoor festival and fundraiser for Thalian Association Community Theatre features dozens of artists displaying and selling their work — everything from paintings and sculpture to pottery, jewelry and more — as well as a show juried by Wilmington artist Ben Billingsley. With food trucks, student art, arts center tours and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, free. May 24 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Longtime jam band brings its patented blend of improvisational rock to this beloved lakeside venue. 7 p.m. Saturday, tickets start at $32. May 24 at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Dreamy Wilmington rock band headlines this midtown rock club with support from Port City songstress Bella Peadon. 8 p.m. Saturday, cover at the door. SUNDAY May 25 at Bridgeview Park: The Embers featuring Craig Woolard kick off this Brunswick County concert series with their classic Carolina beach music sound. Bring a blanket or a chair. 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, free. May 25 Town Center Park: The Main Event Band kicks off this Brunswick County concert series, also known as the Peggy Hughes Summer Concert Series. Food vendors on site. Chairs allowed, but no smoking, vaping or pets. 5 p.m. gates, 6:30 p.m. show, Sunday. Free. May 25 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Rapper and songwriter brings his Upside Down Tour, Part 2 to town. 8:30 p.m. Sunday, tickets start at $32. This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: What to do and things going on in Wilmington, NC, Memorial Day weekend
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29-03-2025
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50 great concerts to see in the Wilmington area during April
Welp, it would appear that peak concert season in Wilmington has finally arrived. As you'll see from the epic list below, I guess it could get busier, but I'm not sure how. And this is only scratching the surface. Be sure to check the weekly events roundup I do every Wednesday for even more concerts and entertainment options. If you're looking to plan out beyond this month, check out our list of upcoming 2025 Wilmington-area concerts, link below. Live tunes: 37 concerts to see in the Wilmington area during March April 2 at the Brooklyn Arts Center: Grammy-winning New Orleans jazz band has been the real deal for more than 40 years, blending traditional jazz with funk, jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop and more. April 2 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: A founder of legendary New Orleans funk band The Meters, Porter is a legit legend. With opening act Marvelous Funkshun. April 3 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Country music star headlines concert for the N.C. Azalea Festival. Opening act is North Carolina's own Kameron Marlowe. April 3 at the Cameron Art Museum: As part of the Jazz at CAM series, the The Jazz Legacy Project presents God Bless the Child, a tribute to the legendary Billie Holiday featuring Maria Howell. April 4 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist will headline a Friday night concert for the Azalea Festival. April 4 at Kenan Auditorium: Grammy-nominated singer and guitarist is known for channeling various genres of blues into new forms that pay homage to the music's past while looking to its future. April 4 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: Austin, Texas, multi-instrumentalist mixes funk and R&B with hip-hop and electronic styles. With North Carolina musician Phyphr and Wilmington DJ Froggy P. April 4 at The Palm Room: Reggae band got its start in Virginia in 2021, and reformed with local members when singer Tom Leighton moved to Wilmington in 2023. April 4 at Satellite Bar & Lounge: Album release show for "11 Short Fictions," poppy rock act Kicking Bird's new record on Wilmington's Fort Lowell Records. Album single "What Did You Expect (with Such A Beautiful Wife)" will appear on upcoming Amazon Prime Video Show "The Runarounds." With fellow Fort Lowell recording artists Tercel, a socially conscious Wilmington punk act. 'The Runarounds': Will an Amazon Prime Video show provide a needed spotlight for Wilmington music? April 4 at Bourgie Nights: Monthly jazz concert with The Jim Ferris Trio has become a local tradition. Get some. April 5 in the Brooklyn Arts District: It's the 10th year for this massive, day-long festival that brings close to 100 artists from Wilmington and around the region to over a dozen venues along and adjacent to North Fourth Street. One of Wilmington's finest moments. April 5 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Free, day-long concert featuring Wilmington bands and musicians as part of the N.C. Azalea Festival. Acts include young rockers Audiomelt, the "hike rock" indie folk of La Veta Pass, and the pop covers of all-woman band The Hot Flashes. April 5 at The Sandspur: Multi-band show at this great Carolina Beach spot for live tunes is the after-party for a skateboarding event at taco shop Nollies. With a hard-rocking lineup of Wilmington acts that includes Evening Shadows, The Girls and Yule, with a DJ set by the legendary Valiant Himself of Valiant Thorr. April 6 at Beckwith Recital Hall: Internationally known concert pianist will perform works by Scarlatti, Schumann and Rachmaninoff for a show presented by the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Department of Music. April 6 at Live at Ted's: Nashville singer has won acclaim for her heartfelt mix of country, folk and pop. A strong voice singing heartening songs. April 10 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Folk duo with the name of a reggae band kicks off the concert season at this beloved lakeside venue. April 10 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: Hard-touring jam band with a throwback '60s sound has played venues all over the country, including Red Rocks in Colorado. April 11 at CFCC Wilson Center: Rescheduled performance of last year's hurricane-delayed concert by Sam Beam, the South Carolina songwriter who performs his lush indie-folk songs under the name Iron & Wine. April 11 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Freewheeling Americana band Shadowgrass teams up with Denver's Clay Street Unit. April 11 at Bourgie Nights: Charleston band has a poppy, jazzy, off-kilter sound that's as infectious as it is idiosyncratic. With Wilmington songwriters Bella Peadon and Caroline Lemley. April 11 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: California reggae-rock band evokes such acts as Jack Johnson and Donavon Frankenreiter. Summer vibes. April 11 at Live at Ted's: Folk duo will lay down some of its starkly gorgeous tunes in this Wilmington listening room. April 12 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Double bill of up-and-coming country artists. Smith got an American Country Music Award nomination for New Male Artist of the Year in 2024, while Marlowe is starting to make waves in Nashville after growing up in Stateboro, Georgia. April 12 at Bourgie Nights: Energetic, horn-infused ensemble plays what it calls "psychedelic Latin fusion" and is touring in support of a new album, "Luna." April 12 at Live at Ted's: Singer brings his delicate, deeply felt folk tunes to this Castle Street listening room. With opening act Andrew Delaney. April 15 at CFCC Wilson Center: Grammy-nominated singer is touring in support of her most recent album, "You Still Got Me," her follow-up to 2022's "A Tribute to Led Zeppelin." April 16 at Brooklyn Arts Center: Longtime jam band has grown a following with their quick-shuffling blend of rock, funk, jazz, reggae and more. April 17 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: Folk-rock artist with a groovy vibe and a positive message might bust out his didgeridoo for his Wilmington show. April 17 at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Honky tonk duo brings their classic country-inspired songs to the Reggie's midtown rock club. With Joe Copple and Spider Bucket. April 18 at Bourgie Nights: Theatrical singer who grew up in Wilmington (as Dylan Linehan) before going on to tour with Grammy-winning rock act Ghost provides a sneak peek at her new show. "A Night in the Vortex" is a deeply personal "rock popera" that journeys from the depths of her soul to outer space and back again. April 19 at Thalian Hall: Ukulele band starts with Hawaiian music before blending in rock, reggae, blues and more. April 19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: South Carolina blues rocker King is touring on the strength of his latest album, 2024's "Mood Swings." April 19 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: Asheville super-group blends funk and other styles with electronic music, and is comprised of members of bands who've visited Wilmington many times: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, The Fritz, Empire Strikes Brass and the Marcus King Band. April 19 at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Big, loud metal show headlined by the bone-crunching band Homicydes. With The Eighth Circle, Necrocosom, Donnybrook and SwampRaptor. April 20 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Williams, who toured for years as a multi-instrumental one-man band, plays a special Sunday show of "Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia songs performed in the style of Black gospel music." With opening act Gibb Droll, who used to be a Wilmington regular back in the days of bygone club The Mad Monk. April 20 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: New Jersey jam band blends a variety of styles, including funk, rock, reggae and psychedelia, into a dancy sonic stew. With opening act The Wright Ave. April 22 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Animal Liberation Orchestra, or ALO for short, is set to release new album "Frames" for Bushfire Records on April 4. The band blends rock, pop, R&B, folk, funk and more, with new single "Space Between Frames" taking on a bit of a disco vibe. April 24 at The Palm Room: After a sold-out Wilmington show at Live at Ted's in March, Virginia Americana act named a "band to watch" by NPR Music comes to Wrightsville Beach in support of debut album "Restless," which pairs "queer" themes (the band's term) with traditional sounds. April 24 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Young singer brings his appropriately titled "Cold Beer & Country Music Tour" to town for the first show of 2025 at Wilmington's biggest venue. April 24 at Thalian Hall: Tribute band brings a Led Zeppelin show to the main stage of Wilmington's most historic theater. April 25 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Wilmington band and music school will show off some of the best talent that the Port City has to offer, including Oc3ans, Grom & The Jacks, Loud Kids and more. April 25 at Live at Ted's: Jazz combo is masterful at creating a thoughtfully laid-back vibe, with tunes that are almost visually evocative. April 26 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Last time beloved fiddler and roots singer was in town, she sang with Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame. This time, she'll have her band in tow, along with top-notch dobro player Jerry Douglas and Willie Watson of the Old Crow Medicine Show. April 26 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: L.A. indie pop band brings its Symphony in the Sky Tour to GLA. April 26 at Thalian Hall: Legendary singing group formed in 1953 and is known for such hits as "Under the Boardwalk" and "This Magic Moment." Current iteration of The Drifters is associated with the family of original Drifters manager George Treadwell, which owns the rights to the group's name. You might not know the names of the singers on stage, but you'll know the songs they sing. April 26 at Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard: After a packed-out Bowstring show in 2024, the proggy jam band returns to the Soda Pop District hotspot. April 26 at Long Leaf Park: Wilmington enviro-punk band will be on hand to rock the Wilmington Earth Day Festival. April 26 at Live at Ted's: Nashville singer plays soulful country and folk that often addresses personal struggles many of us face. Her most recent album, "Here I Am," dropped on Mule Kick Records in 2024. April 27 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: California singer and songwriter who blurs the lines between folk, pop and other genres began to get his original work noticed after his cover of a Tyler Childers song was streamed 100 million times online. April 27 at CFCC Wilson Center: Wilmington vocal group celebrates its 75th year with a concert billed "Sing On! Welcomes, Blessings & Benedictions." With music from Broadway's "Carousel," "The Sound of Music" and more. This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Top concerts in Wilmington, NC, for April 2025
