Print
WilmingtonBiz Magazine

Biz Bites: Music Contributions

By Staff Reports, posted Dec 18, 2024
Ben Folds performs at the “From Wilmington, With Love” concert this fall. (Photo courtesy of city of Wilmington)
A sold-out concert at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater raised nearly $100,000 for relief efforts in parts of Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The “From Wilmington, With Love” concert, featuring Ben Folds and musicians from the North Carolina mountains region, took place Oct. 29 and was organized by the city of Wilmington with support from Live Nation, the Wilmington Arts Council, and the N.C. Music Office.

“We had a significant storm in 2018 called Florence, which at that time was the costliest storm in North Carolina history. Helene has bypassed that three times,” Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo said in a video short about the concert.

Proceeds went to the N.C. Disaster Relief Fund, which city officials pointed people to  for direct donations.
 
Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
Headshotrosaliecalarco 1182131047

Beware of Online Holiday Shopping Scams

Cfss headshots parker robert webversion 21422121214

Duke Energy Will Pay You Up to $9,000 to Go Solar with a Battery

Robert Parker - Cape Fear Solar Systems
Untitleddesign13

The Benefits of Choosing Local Partners in Construction

Jim Hundley - Thomas Construction Group

Trending News

Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar

Staff Reports - Feb 5, 2025

Vantaca Hires Four Executives With Decades Of Scale-up Experience

Staff Reports - Feb 4, 2025

NCino Appoints New CEO

Staff Reports - Feb 3, 2025

City Leaders Approve Special Use Permit For Midtown Pickleball Facility

Emma Dill - Feb 5, 2025

Workforce Housing Panel: Some Steps Taken, But Problem Getting Worse

Emma Dill - Feb 4, 2025

In The Current Issue

Appraiser Shares Forecast

Cal Morgan founded JC Morgan Co., 1904 Eastwood Road, about 15 years ago and has since grown his team to six appraisers...


NCino Aims To Make Most Of AI

The rapid pace of technological development combined with a stream of regulations and requirements from the federal government has been stre...


Retail Staples Recount Resiliency

Downtown Wilmington's central business district (CBD) continues to evolve, with new and longtime retailers making up a big portion of its fa...

Book On Business

The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.

Order Your Copy Today!


Galleries

Videos

2024 Power Breakfast: The Next Season