🌱 How Castle Hayne surveillance footage became key evidence in a Wilmington murder trial

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In today's newsletter:

• How Castle Hayne surveillance footage became key evidence in a Wilmington murder trial

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 48.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Double murder trial involving former TRU Colors gang members begins (portcitydaily.com) — A Wilmington double-murder trial tied to alleged gang activity is drawing on surveillance footage from Castle Hayne Stowaway, whose former manager is expected to testify about the video system. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are battling over whether evidence, gang-related details, and text messages can be used as two defendants are tried together in the 2021 Providence Road home invasion case.
   

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Saturday May 16

• Solo @ Riverside Kitchen and Bar — The Doug McFarland One →
  Riverside Kitchen & Bar, 1030 Chair Rd, Castle Hayne
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Backyard Sustainability Series - Registration Coming Soon →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
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Thursday May 14

• Extension Program →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
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  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 230 Government Center Dr Conference Rooms 137-139, Wilmington
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  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Ability Garden Plant Sale →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
  9:00 am

Monday May 18

• Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 24 North 3rd Street, Wilmington
  9:00 am

Tuesday May 19

• Horticulture Showcase Garden Seminar →
  New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Small Business Coalition - 1 Million Cups
  Wilmington Chamber of Commerce UNCW CIE: 803 College Rd G, Wilmington, NC 28403
  9:00 am

Thursday May 14

• 2026 - After-Hours BizMix sponsored by Covey
  Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Covey 1610 Tiburon Drive Wilmington, NC 28403
  5:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Women's Lacrosse vs. TBD (NCHSAA 7A Women's Lacrosse Playoffs)
  New Hanover High Wilmington, NC 28401
  7:00 pm
• Men's Lacrosse @ Holly Springs (NCHSAA 7A Men's Lacrosse Playoffs)
  New Hanover High Wilmington, NC 28401
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Another Happy Bride.
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• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(08803) 6001 Castle Hayne Rd in Castle Hayne. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Hampstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castle Hayne here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampstead

• 9 Places In North Carolina Where Chocolate Is Practically Its Own Food Group (myfamilytravels.com)
• Morehead-Cain announces its 68 newest scholars (unc.edu)
• Thomas Paul Earp, Sr., 82 (portcitydaily.com)

Wilmington

• As Memorial Day nears, this Wilmington cemetery is hallowed ground (starnewsonline.com)
• 'NC Folk Festival Goes East' comes to Wilmington this weekend (wect.com)
• Battleship North Carolina program to examine Wilmington's Civil War shipwreck history (wwaytv3.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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