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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area is accepting applications for its fourth mission, offering a free trip to D.C. for veterans, with a flight scheduled for April 26. Port City Daily
- ➤ The Community Justice Center, led by former district attorney Ben David, has opened in downtown Wilmington to provide comprehensive support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and youth violence, utilizing a collaborative 'Starfish Model' and operating in a renovated space previously used as a jail. Wilmington Star-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College will host a concert featuring Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti on February 22. Port City Daily
- ➤ A WWII mystery is solved when a 1942 New Hanover High School class ring, originally owned by Mary Silvia Allen, is returned to the school 78 years after it was picked from a dead German soldier, sparking intrigue about its journey and the story behind it. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ The Black Power Rangers Comedy Tour, featuring comedians Jarrod Fortune, Brandi Roberts, Wills Maxwell Jr., and Jordan Centry, will perform in Wilmington, highlighting the experiences of Black comedians in the U.S., with a special appearance by local comedian MT Bottles. WECT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the StarNews Student of the Week is open, celebrating high school students in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties for their academic achievements and positive community impact. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ A new museum focusing on the 1898 Wilmington massacre and its effects on civil rights and democracy has opened, aiming to educate and foster healing within the community. FOX Wilmington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In New Hanover County, over 3,600 absentee and provisional ballots have yet to be processed, possibly affecting two close local election outcomes. Wilmington Star-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Organizations like Save a Vet Now and Stop Soldier Suicide offer support and community for veterans struggling with mental health issues, aiming to reduce the high suicide rates among veterans. WECT
- ➤ Over 20 veterans die by suicide daily, with organizations like Save a Vet Now and Stop Soldier Suicide advocating for better mental health support and community awareness to combat this ongoing crisis. FOX Wilmington
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