🌱 New Tesla Charging Station Coming + 11 Receive Hall Of Honor Award

Good morning, everybody! It's Monday in Wilmington and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 82 Low: 62.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower or two. High: 79 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Wilmington today:

1. Quinquetta Tyreesa Sansbury was arrested by the Wilmington Police Department for her involvement in a street robbery investigation. She faces multiple charges, including assault, larceny, kidnapping, and possession of drug paraphernalia, alongside a parole violation. The police believe Sansbury is part of a larger group responsible for street robberies, and further charges are anticipated as the case remains open and active.(WECT)
2. Tesla is constructing a new Supercharger station in the Wilmington area, becoming the third charging station in Southeastern North Carolina. Located at the Lowes Foods parking lot on North College and Murrayville roads, the station aims to alleviate charging "deserts" and cater to Tesla drivers traveling to the beaches near New Hanover County. The introduction of Supercharger stations in Wilmington has resulted in increased foot traffic, longer customer stays, and potential sales for businesses like Mayfaire Town Center, prompting plans for the addition of more charging stations open to all EVs. (Subscription: StarNewsOnline.com)
3. At the Stellar Awards Banquet, 11 New Hanover County employees were inducted into the Hall of Honor, acknowledging their adherence to the county's shared values. With a remarkable total of 2,329 Stellar Award recipients since 2014, these individuals have left a lasting impression and embody the organization's commitment to service. The program serves as a tribute to their dedication, reflecting professionalism, equity, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and accountability. (WWAY NewsChannel 3)

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Today and tomorrow in Wilmington:

Monday, May 29

• Battleship North Carolina Memorial Day Observance At Battleship North Carolina (5:00 PM)
• Open Mic Mondays At Barzarre (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• Dave Matthews Band In Concert At Live Oak Pavilion At Riverbank Park (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation and the New Hanover County Beekeeper’s Association are hosting a honey harvest on Saturday, Jun. 3. The event will be at Halyburton Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (WECT)
• Congratulations to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Howell on a well-deserved retirement! The department thanked him for 30 years of service on their Facebook page. (New Hanover County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish? Beginning Jun. 7, the New Hanover County Public Library is offering Spanish lessons. You can learn more about the opportunity here. (New Hanover County Senior Resource Center via Facebook)

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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.