Surfrider Cape Fear’s Clean Waves Tour: This summer the Cape Fear chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is hosting bi-monthly beach cleanups—from Topsail Beach to Kure Beach—building on last year’s 17 events that enlisted 313 volunteers and removed over 630 pounds of trash, while its free “ALL in the Water” program teaches local kids to swim, kayak and surf, with a membership drive open through Aug. 31 for exclusive perks — find out.
Element hotel debuts at Mayfaire: Wilmington’s Mayfaire Town Center has opened a 139-room Element by Westin after CBL Properties teamed up with Vision Hospitality Group, offering outdoor-inspired, sustainability-focused design, in-room kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms ahead of the Sept. 3 ribbon-cutting ceremony — find out what awaits guests.
Cypriot teens forge U.S. friendships: Creating Friendships for Peace has launched its Wilmington pilot, bringing four teens from Cyprus together with local host families for service, bonding and cross-cultural dialogue to challenge stereotypes — find out how to get involved.
Four colonial wrecks uncovered: Researchers from ECU’s Maritime Studies program recorded four shipwrecks on the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson waterfront—including the possible 1748 Spanish privateer La Fortuna—and warn that erosion could threaten future finds — learn what could be lost.
Wrightsville Beach water system consolidation: On Sept. 30, Wrightsville Beach’s sewer and water services will join CFPUA, tapping the advanced Sweeney Water Treatment Plant, rolling out remote-reading meters and maintaining current rates — find out what residents need to know.
Other Wilmington headlines this week
- Over half of NHC schools share nurses
- Wilmington veterinary center plans to rebuild
- Global Entry event at ILM Sept. 8-12
- Solar-powered Mad Mole Brewing wows beer lovers
- Jimmy’s Bike Drive brings bikes to kids
- Opera House delivered Oklahoma! at Thalian Hall
