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Hey Wilmington, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Pokepalooza, first plant and crystal expo, and Ladies Rock The Lake + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Wilmington protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Resilient water infrastructure boost: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will receive $17.8 million for the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, part of $472 million statewide to improve storm readiness, upgrade systems, and replace lead pipes — read the full story.
Visitor guidelines update: Novant Health has lifted temporary visitor restrictions for children under 13 at North Carolina hospitals, including in Wilmington, after respiratory virus activity declined. Officials still urge basic prevention steps — see what changed and why.
Champion for library access: New Hanover County has named award-winning librarian Melanie Morgan its new library director. She led Neuse Regional Library and earned North Carolina Library Director of the Year honors in 2021 — read about her background.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Carb therapy, perfected: Cravings hit, Tarantelli’s answers with house-made pappardelle, cozy classics, and tableside Spaghetti al Formaggio finished in a Parmigiano wheel. Bring friends, share a bottle, and let this downtown haven smooth the week’s rough edges… because carb therapy works best with good company.
Vintage with a story: At Rosie Revolution, pre-2000 gems are cleaned, revived, and ready for real life. Craving one-of-a-kind finds and a touch of dopamine from the hunt? This downtown shop keeps nostalgia fresh and sustainable, curating pieces that feel lived-in, not leftover, so getting dressed still feels good.
Take a cold minute: At Renoja, an electric whole-body cryotherapy chamber (no liquid nitrogen) and other recovery perks help you shake off soreness and recharge fast. Ideal for a midweek reset when you’ve been sitting too much or training hard. You’ll chill out and feel human again.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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🌲 Lenten Forest Bathing-style Meetups @ Halyburton Park | Thursday (3/5) at 12:00 PM – Need a Lenten reset that doesn’t involve giving up coffee? Meet near Halyburton Park’s education center for a 30-minute, Christian-infused forest bathing meditation, complete with a blessing, rain or shine. It’s free, kid-friendly with supervision, and there’s an optional circle and brown-bag picnic after.
📚 Kaleidoscope Play & Learn @ New Hanover County Northeast Branch Library | Friday (3/6) at 10:30 AM – Need a no-cost sanity break? Northeast Library’s Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is a free, weekly drop-in for families with kids 0 to 5, with toys, songs, and new buddies, so they burn energy while your living room stays intact. Details at newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support.
🚗 Cars & Coffee @ The Pointe at Barclay | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Grab your travel mug and roll to The Pointe for Cars & Coffee, the first Saturday meetup where Wilmington’s gearheads show off from classics to curiosities, with a new theme each month. Free, family friendly, and you’ll come for the carburetors, stay for the carbs.
👩 Ladies Rock The Lake @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – GLA turns into a feel-good rock show and block party, with Emily Burdette and Olivia Gillaspie, female-owned vendors, raffles, and a sip-and-paint. Admission is free, you get to feel virtuous, and every dollar raised supports Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, Inc., right here at home.
🚗 Circle the Wagens Car Show @ Waterline Brewing Company | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and roll to Waterline for a Volkswagen show under the bridge, with air-cooled nostalgia, cold beers, and a benefit for NourishNC. Free to wander, register your ride for prizes, and bring a donation to score an extra ticket.
⚡ Pokepalooza @ Waterline Brewing Company | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Apparently we’ve been catching them for 30 years, so Waterline Brewing is throwing a free, family-friendly bash with vendors, giveaways, and card trading, plus a Pikachu cameo. Bring the kids, your binder, and your best cosplay, then call it quality time.
⚔ Skirmish Sunday @ Cape Fear Games | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Skirmish Sunday is calling your warband out for friendly carnage, free to play, with tables ready for Warhammer 40K, Kill Team, BattleTech, and whatever else you field. Show up, roll dice, pretend this totally counts as “errands.” Good company, chairs, and bragging rights included.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Wilmington report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 0 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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