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Hello Wilmington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after deadly Wilmington hit-and-run on South 17th Street.
  • Meet the Wilmington team helping trafficking survivors rebuild their lives.
  • How Wilmington's downtown library moved from Belk-Beery to today's hub.

Also on today's calendar: The Conscious Life and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilmington Police investigating pedestrian death (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Wilmington police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that killed a 58-year-old pedestrian on South 17th Street early Sunday, the second pedestrian death in the city over Labor Day weekend. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Wilmington Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Tip 411 to help identify the driver.
   

2. See the people helping women in Wilmington heal and recover (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Women in Wilmington recovering from human trafficking are getting long-term support from Five14 Revolution, a faith-driven nonprofit based in the city. Staff members focus on housing, coordinated care and trauma recovery, and recently held a local fundraising luncheon to expand services for survivors in the Wilmington area.
   

3. History of the New Hanover library in downtown Wilmington (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Downtown Wilmington's main library has moved and evolved for more than a century, from early temporary spaces to the former Belk-Beery building and now the new Grace and Third streets location. Photos and memories trace how New Hanover County residents have used and shaped this central community hub over the decades.
   

4. Boater calls rise during busy Labor Day weekend on Cape Fear waterways (wwaytv3.com) — Heavy Labor Day traffic on the Cape Fear waterways near Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach led to a noticeable jump in calls for help, especially for engine failures. A local Sea Tow captain urges area boaters to slow down, plan for emergencies, designate a sober operator, and keep life jackets and anchors ready as the season winds down.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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