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PCP Fri Sept 5: Wilmington Mourns Mike Duncan | Live Music + Local Events Guide
From beach updates to surf parties — here's what’s happening around Wilmington this weekend.
Jason @ Port City Pulse
September 05, 2025
Good morning Wilmington!
Grab your Hawaiian shirts and good vibes — the Endless Summer Surf Party is here! 🎸 Join the fundraiser for Indo Jax Surf Charities and help give kids an unforgettable surfing experience. Plus, we’ve got the latest on Freeman Park, the passing of a Wilmington business leader, and plenty of weekend music picks.
In today’s Port City Pulse:
Wilmington Entrepreneur Mike Duncan, Founder of Sage Island, Dies at 55
Freeman Park Halts Overnight Camping
Wilmington Entrepreneur Mike Duncan, Founder of Sage Island, Dies at 55
[Wilmington Biz] Wilmington is mourning the loss of Mike Duncan, a beloved entrepreneur and founder of Sage Island, who passed away Tuesday at age 55 after an electric bike collision with a deer in Watauga County. Duncan was a driving force in Wilmington’s business community, launching Sage Island in 1997 and later founding Warehouse Skateboards. He most recently served as VP and GM at OneWater Marine and Revver Digital. Colleagues remember him as a visionary leader, supportive mentor, and vibrant personality who touched countless lives. Details about memorial services have not yet been released.
Freeman Park Overnight Camping Halted Ahead of Beach Renourishment Project
[WECT] Overnight camping at Freeman Park in Carolina Beach has been suspended until further notice due to significant beach erosion and preparations for an upcoming beach renourishment project. The Town of Carolina Beach announced the decision on Facebook, stating that anyone with existing reservations will receive an email cancellation notice and a full refund. Visitors with questions are encouraged to contact the town directly at (910) 458-4614.
News Roundup
Local News
Edenton’s Confederate monument was removed and placed in storage for relocation to Veterans Memorial Park, following a judge’s decision to lift a restraining order; Mayor W. Hackney High emphasized the move “preserves and protects” history rather than erases it amid ongoing statewide debates over Confederate monuments. 13News Now
The Town of Leland has launched a 20-year roadway resurfacing program aimed at repaving up to 5% of town roads each year, with the first phase covering about five miles of streets and lasting several months. WECT
What You Should Know
The Pentagon warned Venezuela after claiming two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew near the U.S. Navy vessel USS Jason Dunham in international waters, calling the move “highly provocative” and advising Venezuela’s “cartel-run regime” not to interfere with U.S. counter-narcotics operations. MSN
Don’t Miss
 Hiking and Painting the Green Swap Preserve Day Trip for TeensSAT SEPT 6: 7AM - 6PM @ Green Swamp Preserve, Near Supply Call to register. Space is limited. |  Holy Fire Reiki & Medicine DrumSUN SEPT 7: 12:15 PM @ Spiritual Soul Center - ILM Carol Zackman will guide us through a powerful meditation, while Miranda Macon will hold space for each guest while playing a medicine drum. |
 College Night at CAMToday: 5-9Pm @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM |  Endless Summer Surf Party Fundraiser for Indo JaxSAT SEPT 6: 8PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT |
Weather
Fri Sep 05: ☀️ Sunny | 85° / 71° | 2% | SSE 10 mph
Sat Sep 06: 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 84° / 72° | 16% | E 8 mph
Sun Sep 07: 🌧️ PM Thunderstorms | 84° / 65° | 67% | N 8 mph
Live Music
Today
7:00 PM@ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ The Harp - GFL | |
8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM |
Saturday
2:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ The Lakehouse at Riverlights - RR | |
7:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL |
Sunday
4:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
5:00 PM @ Shuckin’ Shack - LL | |
7:00 PM @ Boogie in the Park - KB |
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