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1. 37 iconic Wilmington-area restaurants that have stood the test of time (shelbystar.com) — If you love eating out around Wilmington, this guide rounds up 37 long-running restaurants from Market Street to Carolina Beach Road that have fed locals for decades. You'll find everything from classic diners and seafood houses to hot dog stands and riverfront spots, many still family-owned. It's a nostalgic roadmap for exploring the region's most enduring eateries.
2. Wilmington celebrates 75th anniversary of Statue of Liberty replica (wwaytv3.com) — Wilmington residents gathered at Innes Park next to Thalian Hall to mark the 75th anniversary of the city's Statue of Liberty replica, the only one known in North Carolina. The ceremony, tied to the original statue's 140th anniversary, featured patriotic groups, community speakers, and music from UNCW's all-women a cappella ensemble. Organizers emphasized using the monument to reflect on shared freedoms.
3. Femme in STEM event brings hands-on science to Wilmington mall (wect.com) — Families in Wilmington got a chance to explore hands-on science at Independence Mall as the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher hosted its annual Femme in STEM event. Exhibitors from UNCW, local colleges and WECT's weather team led interactive experiments to inspire girls toward science and conservation careers, while the aquarium's Discovery Bay mini exhibit remains open during the Fort Fisher expansion.
4. Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 9:46PM EDT until September 27 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC (980waav.com) — Downtown Wilmington residents are under a coastal flood advisory, with up to a foot of water possible in low-lying areas along the Cape Fear River. Minor flooding is expected on Battleship Road, USS North Carolina Road and parts of Water Street until 1 a.m., and drivers are urged to avoid barricades, allow extra travel time and protect flood-prone property.
5. 'A keen eye for color': Sydney F. Austin on her artistic journey and finding community (whqr.org) — Wilmington-area artist Sydney F. Austin, who grew up in Wrightsville Beach and spent 55 years in dentistry, now channels her precise eye for detail into painting from her studio at The ArtWorks in Wilmington. She describes art-making as a spiritual, prayer-like practice and invites locals to experience her work in person or online. Her story highlights how creative community thrives here on the coast.
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