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Greetings Wilmington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wilmington veteran receives a life-changing, specially adapted home.
  • Which Wilmington sandwich just landed on a national best-of list?
  • How is a wave of retirees reshaping life in Wilmington?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Injured Marine veteran receives specially adapted home in Wilmington (wwaytv3.com) — A severely injured Marine veteran, Cpl. Dominic Davila, is receiving a specially adapted, mortgage-free home in Wilmington from Homes For Our Troops. The house includes about 40 accessibility upgrades, from wider doorways to roll-under counters and a safe room, designed to let him navigate fully by wheelchair and live more independently with his family in the community.
   

2. Wilmington restaurant on best sandwich list from USA TODAY (shelbystar.com) — A Wilmington shipping-container sandwich shop, Mibby's Deli at End of Days Distillery on Castle Street, has been named to a USA TODAY list of the best sandwiches in America. The feature highlights the popular Rachel sandwich and other favorites, putting a local spot firmly on the national food map and giving residents another reason to check out this growing deli.
   

3. Why Retirees Are Choosing Wilmington Over Florida (news-usa.today) — Wilmington is increasingly attracting retirees leaving Florida, drawn by lower housing and insurance costs, coastal living, and expanding healthcare options. Recent data show adults 65 and older now make up about a quarter of the area's population, signaling growing demand for services, housing, and amenities that will shape everyday life in and around the city.
   

4. Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 1:08PM EDT until September 28 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC (980waav.com) — A coastal flood advisory is in effect tonight for downtown Wilmington and the lower Cape Fear River, with up to half a foot of water possible in low-lying spots. Minor flooding is expected on Battleship Road, near the USS North Carolina, and along a block of Water Street, so allow extra travel time and avoid driving through standing water.
   

5. Tropical Cyclone Wind History for Wilmington and Myrtle Beach (weather.gov) — Wilmington's long hurricane history is laid out through detailed records of every tropical cyclone that has brought at least tropical-storm-force winds to the city since the 1800s. The piece highlights the all-time peak gust of 135 mph during Hurricane Helene in 1958 and lists more recent storms like Florence, Dorian, and Idalia, offering residents context for local storm risk.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Winnie, a dog who went missing in Wilmington, NC, has been safely reunited with their family after 6 hours, 11 minutes. Message from Owner: "Winnie… (Nextdoor College Park/Fernside)
  • Yesterday I had my fence pressure washed and this morning I found this gold locket.
    There is a B&W picture of a young man wearing a shirt, tie and sweater vest. I built my house in 1993 and there was not a house on my lot. (Nextdoor Eastwind/Piney Acres)
  • The Buckle, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part Time) in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Hospitality Ventures Management Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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