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What's up Wilmington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flying out of ILM soon? Here’s what to know first
  • Which races will be on your 2026 Wilmington-area ballot?
  • Where you can recycle your Christmas tree for free in Wilmington

Also on today's calendar: ‘CHRISTMAS JOE’ 1 Man Biblical Play + Concert – 10am! FREE! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Sunshine, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flying in or out of Wilmington for the holidays? Here's how to prepare (starnewsonline.com subscription) — If you’re flying through Wilmington International Airport this Christmas, expect bigger crowds, construction-related curb changes, and a push to arrive earlier than usual. ILM is adding parking and curb capacity, hosting holiday music, and sharing TSA tips on gifts and health so Wilmington-area travelers can get to family gatherings with fewer headaches.
   

2. Here are the candidates for the 2026 election in the Wilmington area (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Wilmington-area voters now have a full slate of candidates set for the 2026 elections, from county commissioners and school boards to sheriff, judges, and Congress. Filing has closed, and the article lays out key primary, early voting, and registration deadlines so Cape Fear residents can plan ahead.
   

3. New Hanover decoration recycling program to begin Dec. 26 (coastalreview.org) — Starting Dec. 26, New Hanover residents without City of Wilmington trash pickup can drop off natural Christmas trees and greenery for free at two Wilmington Home Depot locations or the county landfill through Jan. 31. The joint city-county program turns trees, wreaths, and garlands into mulch and compost, with clear rules on what’s accepted and how to neatly use the fenced drop-off areas.
   

4. Wilmington's Pizzeria Don Luca named best in North Carolina (wect.com) — Pizzeria Don Luca in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District has been named North Carolina’s best “hole-in-the-wall” pizza spot by food site Chowhound. The locally owned shop on 4th Street earned praise for its fresh ingredients, hand-tossed dough, crispy crust, and rave reviews from locals, with WECT staff backing up the hype after a visit.
   

5. Lost to History: Remembering the 1943 Macy's Christmas on U.S.S. North Carolina (wwaytv3.com) — Wilmington’s Battleship North Carolina is marking 82 years since a remarkable 1943 Christmas surprise, when Macy’s and families back home sent gifts and a filmed party to sailors serving in the Pacific. Curator Mary Ames Booker recounts how the ship’s chaplain organized the effort, why the film meant so much to the crew, and how the original footage is still missing today.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning, everyone!
    I just wanted to thank our Christmas angels again for their kindness and generosity this holiday season! All of our Elderhaus at the Lake adult day… (Nextdoor Sunset Park / Woodlawn)
  • **UPDATE: Hello my wonderful Nextdoor neighbors!
    I was looking for a used Whirlpool washer without digitals and today, I was GIFTED with a used Whirlpool washer, Commercial Quality-Super Capacity… (Nextdoor Echo East/Carriage Hills)
  • EMCOR Group, Inc. posted a job opening for SIC Material Handler/FT (GE WILM) in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Harris Teeter, LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Dairy Frozen Clerk in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

Ok Wilmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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