🌱 Mobile Dental Services For Kids + New Juneteenth Scholarship

Hi all. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 84 Low: 73.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 82 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Wilmington today:

1. On Monday, the Wilmington Police Department officially announced the search for 39-year-old Justin Daniel Duthie, asking for assistance from the community. Duthie has been missing since Jun. 8 and was last seen on the 5000 block of Wrightsville Avenue. If you or anyone you know may have seen Duthie or have any information, please contact the authorities. He is about 6 foot 3 inches, around 184 pounds, and has brown hair and hazel eyes. (WECT)
2. In New Hanover County, dental care is going mobile for children between the ages of 3 and 18 who don't have dental insurance or who are on Medicaid. This mobile dental unit will offer fillings, cleanings, x-rays, and more and will be available through Jul. 27. The dentists enjoy the opportunity to help children in need in a more convenient manner. Those who are eligible for the no-cost program are requested to make an appointment prior to coming by calling (910) 512-3113; the mobile unit is parked at Health and Human Services Annex on Greenfield Street. (WWAY NewsChannel 3)
3. The Bellamy Mansion Museum has officially established an annual Juneteenth scholarship that will be awarded to a University of North Carolina—Wilmington graduate student in the Public History Program. The museum's Director of Education and Engagement Jennifer Fenninger and the staff wanted to find more ways to celebrate such an important day in American history. The museum will award a $1,000 scholarship yearly. (WWAY NewsChannel 3)

Today and tomorrow in and around Wilmington:

Wednesday, June 21

• Summer Soul-Stice Celebration At Masonboro Island Reserve (5:00 AM)
• Big Kid Day At Fit For Fun Center (9:00 AM)
• Ladies Night: An All Femme Comedy Show At Barzarre - Beer, Spirits, Tacos, Hookah & Music (7:00 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave & Ziggy Marley At Live Oak Bank Pavilion At Riverfront Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Wilmington Police Department congratulated the newest Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates! They were recognized earlier this week at the Cape Fear Community College ceremony. (Wilmington, NC Police Department via Facebook)
• The New Hanover County Public Library thanked the attendees of the Read Across the County Storytime that took place last week. You can find more upcoming events here. (New Hanover County Public Library via Facebook)
• Hurricane season is officially here and New Hanover County Fire Rescue is reminding residents of the importance of being prepared. New Hanover County Fire Rescue has prepared a brief survey intended to help better prepare residents for the season. (New Hanover County Fire Rescue via Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 22)

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— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.