Wilmington, NC News Roundup (7/23/25)

Friday’s intense heat advisory: The NWS has issued a heat warning for Eastern North Carolina counties, with heat indices up to 107°F—residents are urged to stay indoors, hydrate, and watch for heat illness — find out how to stay safe.

Rain gardens bloom in Wilmington: With 58 inches of annual rain, easy access to native plants and funding support through the Heal Our Waterways program, Wilmington ranks eighth among 500 U.S. cities for rain gardens — find out why.

Volunteers celebrate milestone: St. James WARM NC volunteers have marked a significant service milestone, reflecting their dedication to the community — find out how.

Wilmington’s Mediterranean newcomer: Since opening in March inside Kerr Convenience & Grill at 1021 S. Kerr Ave., Mediterranean Eatz has become a go-to spot for 72-hour-marinated shawarma, falafel bowls, gyros and the viral Strawberry Dubai Chocolate Cup — find out what’s on the menu.

Market Street’s transformation underway: Wilmington’s oldest commercial corridor is poised for a major facelift with new restaurants, retail, housing and a $200 million slate of road upgrades—from medians and signals to an overpass at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway — find out what’s next.

Summer shark surge alert: As warm currents lure species from sharpnoses to hammerheads into Wilmington-area waters, your risk stays vanishingly small after just one recorded attack here in 2024 — find out why.

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