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Wilmingtons Wrightsville Avenue Improvement Project is underway, aiming to enhance safety with new sidewalks and align with the citys Vision Zero strategy. The project, stretching from Independence Boulevard to Hawthorne Drive, is expected to be completed by January next year, reducing pedestrian incidents and making the road safer for all. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hundreds gather in Wilmington, NC, demanding justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent. The local rally, ICE Out for Good, calls for accountability, with Siembra planning a vigil and resources shared for spotting ICE activity. Checkout Solipillow.com

Surf City residents, brace for water service disruption this Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to fire hydrant replacement along South Shore Drive and side streets. Expect no water during this time, and plan accordingly. Post-outage, a boil water advisory will be in effect until Friday, January 16, 4 p.m. For updates, contact the Public Utilities Department at 910-328-4131. Checkout Solipillow.com

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.s Legacy: Wilmingtons Week of Events - The Southeastern North Carolina Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration committee in Wilmington, North Carolina, is hosting a week-long event to honor Dr. Kings legacy. Highlights include a Conversation for Peace event, a pageant, family activities, and a parade. Evelyn Adger, the committees chair, emphasizes the importance of keeping these traditions alive. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Hanover County Sheriffs Office in Wilmington, NC, arrests Austin Williams for selling illegal drugs, seizing a large quantity of Xanax. Williams, a Wilmington resident, faces trafficking in opium, possession of a firearm by a felon, and multiple drug charges. The arrest comes after residents concerns about drug sales impacting their neighborhoods. Williams is held on a $1,052,000 secured bond, and the investigation continues. Authorities are watching for more leads in the drug trade. Checkout Solipillow.com