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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:

  • What Wilmington residents should do before any digging project
  • How Wilmington Lego builders helped a disabled rescue kitten walk
  • How does New Hanover's mental health access compare to neighbors?

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

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Second gas leak in less than a month prompts call for safe digging (wwaytv3.com) — A construction crew hit a natural gas line on Castle Hayne Road in Wilmington Thursday, triggering an emergency response and briefly disrupting nearby businesses. With this being the second local gas leak in under a month, Piedmont Natural Gas is urging everyone—from contractors to homeowners—to call 811 three business days before digging so crews can safely mark underground lines.
   

2. Rescue kitten takes first steps using Lego wheelchair (kptv.com) — In Wilmington, a Bricks & Minifigs employee used his Lego skills to build a custom wheelchair for Rex, a rescue kitten with a neurological condition who had never walked. Local volunteers say the low-cost device is transforming Rex's rehabilitation and giving them new hope, and the cat is expected to be listed for adoption through Rescue Connect once he's ready.
   

3. Study ranks North Carolina among worst states for mental health care access (wwaytv3.com) — New data out of Wilmington highlights that North Carolina ranked among the worst states for mental health access in 2025, but New Hanover County fares better than many neighbors. The study shows shorter travel distances and more facilities here than in Brunswick and Columbus counties, underscoring how uneven access is across our region and why many residents still face long drives for care.
   

4. WAVE discusses next steps for adding bus stop amenities after the removal of DSA benches (whqr.org) — Wilmington's WAVE Transit is moving ahead with installing 19 new shelters and 19 benches after removing unofficial Democratic Socialists of America benches from local bus stops. Officials are weighing an updated Adopt-An-Amenity program, engineering requirements, costs around $5,000 per bench, and how community groups might still help improve conditions for riders.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are you tired of posts about traffic, over development, crooked politicians, lost pets, kids on e-bikes, lack of good pizza, unscrupulous business owners, etc.
    , etc., etc.? Well, here's something different. Take a look at some of the photos I've gotten from the trail cameras on my land in Pender County. … (Nextdoor Sunset Park / Woodlawn)
  • I missed National Dog Day and I want to give recognition to my sweet Odin!
    He is Corgi/Australian Cattle Dog mix and full of energy. Some of you on the North Side may recognize him, as he is a "runner". It's been awhile… (Nextdoor North Side)
  • The American Red Cross posted a job opening for Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Public Storage, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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