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🌱 Patch AM: What’s replacing Birdbox in Wilmington’s Cargo District this month?

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Hello again Wilmington! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's replacing Birdbox in Wilmington's Cargo District this month?
  • When and where to enjoy Wesley Memorial's 37th Pumpkin Patch
  • How Wilmington's council wants to reshape the Cape Fear bridge plan

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sharon T.!

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. One Wilmington restaurant closes as new burger restaurant on the way (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Wilmington's Cargo District is seeing a big change as hot chicken spot Birdbox closes and Fork n Cork owner Dustin Smith prepares to open Burger Street in the same shipping-container space. The new restaurant will honor his family's Patty Wagon burger legacy in downtown Wilmington with smash burgers, dogs, brats, and classic sides while the former owners plan their next move.
   

2. Wesley Memorial UMC presents 37th annual pumpkin patch (wwaytv3.com) — Families in Wilmington can mark their calendars for Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church's 37th annual Pumpkin Patch, running Sept. 26 through Oct. 31 at College Road and Oleander Drive. With affordable pumpkins, gourds, merchandise, and free story times and scavenger hunts for kids' groups, the long-time local tradition raises funds for the church's youth and mission work.
   

3. Wilmington council votes to oppose aspects of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement plan (wect.com) — Wilmington residents should know that City Council has formally urged NCDOT to drop both the 135-foot fixed bridge design that would funnel heavy traffic onto Fifth Avenue and any tolling option for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement. The city's resolution, submitted during NCDOT's public comment period through Oct. 15, pushes for more study of environmental and historic impacts while keeping crucial grant funding on track.
   

4. Heat advisory affecting Southeast Coast Friday (heraldsun.com) — Residents in Wilmington and coastal New Hanover County should prepare for a heat advisory Friday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 108 degrees between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The National Weather Service in Wilmington urges people to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave children or pets in vehicles.
   

5. Wilmington chefs take top honors at 2026 NCRLA Chef Showdown (wwaytv3.com) — Wilmington food lovers can celebrate as local pastry chef Charmaine Devine of Sugo Italian Steakhouse was named 2026 NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year and won the People's Choice dessert award. Another area chef, Makala Beaver of King Neptune in Wrightsville Beach, was honored for best use of dairy, spotlighting the region's growing reputation in North Carolina's culinary scene.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have all heard about or experienced less than stellar care at Novant Medical Center in Wilmington but I want to tell you about something they are doing RIGHT!!
    There is a program called "Hospital at Home" that Medicare recipients might qualify for. Patients are transported to their home (medical vehicle)… (Nextdoor Echo East/Carriage Hills)
  • Missing since 8/24.
    We just moved from Stephens Point apartments and he escaped into the woods by the pond un back of apartments. His name is Luke, hes an indoor only… (Nextdoor Stephens Church Rd)
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Overnight Customer Service Representative in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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