Saturday, November 9th, 2024

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Recovery United Methodist Church in Wilmington is organizing Hope Recovery Fest to fund services aiding in addiction recovery and homelessness, featuring live music, speakers, and food. WECT
- ➤ Ogden, a suburb of Wilmington, was named in the 1950s after early landowner Solomon Ogden or possibly Richard Ogden, conflicting with local preference for the name Baymeade. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Gypsy, a 3-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix, is available for adoption despite her six puppies finding homes; she is vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. WECT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash near the Oleander Drive and Independence Boulevard intersection in Wilmington has resulted in traffic delays and one hospitalization. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington is bustling with holiday events, including four renditions of 'The Nutcracker,' various Christmas light displays, festivals, and concerts catering to all ages and interests. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNC Wilmington is ranked as the top college for veterans in North Carolina by Military Times, placing #1 statewide and #8 in the southeast in the 'Best for Vets 2024 Colleges' list. University of North Carolina Wilmington
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food trucks and new restaurants enhance Wilmington's culinary scene with diverse offerings and upcoming food events. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Celebrating 50 years of chicken tenders, the article highlights six Wilmington-area restaurants where these favored dishes can be enjoyed. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Local farmers markets in Wilmington offer an abundance of seasonal produce including a variety of winter squash and greens, highlighting the nutritional benefits and cooking versatility of these fall favorites. Wilmington Star-News
SPORTS NEWS
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Interactive Hibachi Cooking Class
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Wilmington E-Bike Sunset Tour Experience
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Celebrate Recovery at The Point Church
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Weekly Networking Meeting at Waterman's Brewing
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Candlelight Concert Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
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Evergreen Wreath Workshop at The Eagle’s Dare
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Enchanted Airlie Gardens Experience
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