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1. Open Rank Police Officer or Master Police Officer (uncw.edu) — UNCW in Wilmington is hiring police officers at multiple ranks to help keep the campus and surrounding community safe. The posting details duties, required certifications, experience levels, and benefits, and notes that officers are essential personnel who must be ready for emergencies and special events throughout the year.
2. Keith Washington, Howard Hewett to perform at UNCW's Kenan Auditorium (wwaytv3.com) — R&B stars Keith Washington and Howard Hewett are bringing "An Evening of Soul" to UNCW's Kenan Auditorium in Wilmington on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. Local fans can snag discounted tickets using promo codes for Platinum and general admission through the Kenan Auditorium box office.
3. Wilmington City Council approves resolution accepting comments from staff on CFMB replacement (wwaytv3.com) — Wilmington City Council has formally endorsed staff recommendations on options to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, pushing them to NCDOT as part of the public comment process. Local leaders are questioning state funding, toll impacts, and traffic effects on nearby Wilmington streets, while residents still have until Oct. 15 to submit their own comments.
4. Cheapest gas stations in Wilmington (reflector.com) — If you're filling up in Wilmington, this roundup highlights the lowest current regular gas prices at stations across town, from Sam's Club on South College Road to several spots along Carolina Beach Road. Use it to compare options nearby and shave a little off your next fill-up.
5. Gov. Stein celebrates NC College Connect in Wilmington (ednc.org) — Gov. Josh Stein recently visited Laney High School in Wilmington to highlight NC College Connect, a program that directly admits eligible seniors to many North Carolina colleges without traditional applications. Wilmington students learned on the spot which schools accepted them, while Stein urged them to complete the FAFSA and explore in‑state options for affordable next steps after graduation.
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