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Cheers Wilmington! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the Greenville Loop Trail will change getting around Wilmington
  • Interested in enforcing parking rules on UNCW's campus full-time?
  • What Duke Energy's latest grid work means for your Wilmington power

Also on today's calendar: Wilmington Farmers Market and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa P.!

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Work continues on a vital Wilmington road trail project (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Construction is moving ahead on Wilmington's 4.4-mile Greenville Loop Trail, a multi-use path along Greenville Loop Road that will link schools, parks, shopping centers, and nearby neighborhoods. Recent photos show active work and completed sections, signaling safer options ahead for walking, biking, and commuting around this busy corridor.
   

2. Parking Enforcement Officer (Pooled Position) (uncw.edu) — UNCW is hiring multiple full-time Parking Enforcement Officers on its main Wilmington campus, offering a salary range of about $37,000 to $40,000 plus state benefits. The role focuses on enforcing parking rules, assisting visitors, and supporting campus events, and may require weekend or overtime work; applications are accepted online through September 16.
   

3. Duke Energy shows electric grid updates in Wilmington (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Duke Energy crews are actively upgrading power poles and transformers along Castle Hayne Road in Wilmington, aiming to cut outage times and speed up restoration for local customers. The work, documented on Sept. 9, highlights ongoing grid improvements that directly affect neighborhood reliability and resilience during storms and everyday use.
   

4. INTERVIEW: Annual celebration bringing Indian culture to Wilmington (wect.com) — This Saturday, Wilmington residents are invited to a free India Day celebration at the Harrelson Center downtown, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features traditional dance, live music, yoga, a fashion show, vendors, henna art, and free health screenings, all aimed at sharing Indian culture and fostering community connection.
   

5. ACCESS of Wilmington to host 2nd annual 'Sounds of Freedom' concert (wect.com) — ACCESS of Wilmington is inviting locals to its second annual Sounds of Freedom benefit concert on Sept. 25 at the Brooklyn Arts Center, supporting Project SOAR programs for veterans with disabilities and first responders. The evening in downtown Wilmington will feature live music, a silent auction, and refreshments, all aimed at fostering healing and connection through sports and recreation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I've been quiet for a few days.
    Not because anything's wrong. Just living. That's the part nobody tells you about , that the goal isn't a big dramatic turnaround. It's ordinary days… (Nextdoor Silva Terra)
  • 🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨
    A friend is house sitting for me and accidentally let out my cat MARVIN in the Ogden/Murrayville area. Please if you guys see him call me 910-232… (Nextdoor Culloden)
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Tailwind Concessions posted a job opening for Payroll Associate in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

Ok Wilmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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