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Good morning Wilmington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How six months of Front Street bridge work will affect your commute
  • Meet the Wilmington entertainer turning almost anything into a show
  • How UNCW's new research vessel could transform ocean research from Wilmington

Also on today's calendar: Fins Up Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Front Street bridge closures begin next week in downtown Wilmington (wect.com) — Drivers in downtown Wilmington should brace for overnight lane closures on the Front Street bridge between Hanover and Red Cross streets starting Sept. 8, followed by a full closure to vehicles for about six months beginning Sept. 26. A pedestrian walkway will stay open, but motorists will need to use Nutt Street or nearby streets as detours during structural repairs.
   

• Wilmington musician and entertainer Justin Heter Pan on being "the guy that doesn't want to grow up" (whqr.org) — A multi-talented Wilmington entertainer, Justin Heter Pan juggles roles as musician, producer, actor, stagehand, teacher, surf instructor, and event planner while building a quirky solo musical comedy project. His two-decade career spans local venues, major productions at The Wilson Center, and TV and film work, all rooted in a deep commitment to Wilmington's creative community.
   

• UNCW's new research vessel opens up new waters, projects for scientists (starnewsonline.com subscription) — UNCW's new $7.2 million research vessel, the R/V Osprey, has arrived at the university's marine center in Myrtle Grove, significantly expanding Wilmington-based scientists' ability to study waters more than 100 miles offshore. Outfitted with modern labs, satellite communications, and long-range capabilities, the 78-foot vessel will support extended ocean research missions along the East Coast.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found my white shepherd Blue!
    Thnx for all who helped far and wide! Great community working together so appreciated (Nextdoor Ocean Forest Lakes)
  • We live across the street from Canterbury stables.
    This dog has been crossing Wrightsville Avenue for the last couple hours. Does anyone know who's this dog is? He is well fed has beautiful teeth and… (Nextdoor Winter Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

Wrightsville Beach

  • Wilmington talent competes in N.C. culinary competition (starnewsonline.com)
  • Millions prepare to travel as Labor Day weekend brings higher costs, heavier traffic (wwaytv3.com)
  • 'I don't think we're gonna make it' - Hurricane Fran 30 years later ('1on1 with Jon Evans' podcast) (wect.com)

Leland

  • North Brunswick stays unbeaten with 27-7 win over West Carteret (wwaytv3.com)

Castle Hayne

  • Hilton Bluffs plan remains under review after Technical Review Committee meeting (wwaytv3.com)

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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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