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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition of Wilmington's once-largest office building at 305 Chesnut St., built in 1959, started to make way for city offices' move to Skyline Center. Wilmington Star-News
- ➤ Ferb, a young and athletic cattle dog mix, is available for adoption at the New Hanover County Humane Society, seeking a loving and active family. WWAY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wilmington Fire Department is investigating a possible gas leak at a health facility on Gallery Park Blvd., leading to an evacuation. WECT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington celebrates its 30th anniversary with a diverse lineup of 100 films, live performances, and opportunities for audience engagement, highlighting its growth from a one-day event to a five-day festival. Port City Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Scientific Solutions is investing $1.5 billion in a new 500,000-square-foot pharmaceutical storage facility at Wilmington International Airport, creating over 500 jobs. Wilmington Star-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After additional absentee ballots were counted, candidates Jonathan Barfield and Jerry Jones are within the recount margin in New Hanover County's school board and county commissioner races, with no expected significant changes in race outcomes. WHQR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC reports reveal a surge in cases of pneumonia, particularly mycoplasma pneumonia, among children ages 2-4 in the United States. WECT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Wilmington-area high school football teams aim to advance in Round 2 of the 2024 NCHSAA playoffs, with matchups posing significant challenges and high stakes. Wilmington Star-News
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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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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot 2024
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Festive Holiday Catamaran Cruise with Live Music
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Mothers Praying for Adult Children Support Group
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Awana Clubs for Children at Town Creek Baptist Church
Experience engaging Bible lessons, games, and events intended for preschool to 5th-grade children at Awana Clubs hosted by Town Creek Baptist Church.
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Wilmington Choral Society: Holiday Concert
The Wilmington Choral Society will present a holiday concert featuring over 80 singers performing uplifting seasonal songs.
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Holiday Market at the Brooklyn Arts Center
Experience a festive market featuring local vendors at the Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington.
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Holiday Gift-Making Workshop at Cape Fear Museum
Experience a festive morning of crafting holiday gifts, including suncatchers, ornaments, and lanterns, at the Cape Fear Museum's workshop.
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