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In today's newsletter:

  • Which beloved Wilmington landmarks have disappeared from our streetscape since 2004?
  • How a $300K grant will bring mobile dental care to you
  • Will ILM’s first international route unlock more global flights?

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: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 58, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Historic buildings the Wilmington area has lost since 2004 (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Wilmington has lost a surprising number of historic buildings in just the past two decades, from downtown landmarks like the Borst Building and the former Wilmington Journal home to beloved beach fixtures such as Babies Hospital and The Glenn. As the fire-damaged Graystone Inn’s future hangs in the balance, the story walks readers through what’s already gone and how redevelopment keeps reshaping the Port City’s character.
   

2. $300K grant given to Access Dental Care (portcitydaily.com) — New Hanover County residents with complex dental needs will soon see expanded care thanks to a $300,000 grant for Access Dental Care’s mobile clinic based in Wilmington. The funding will pay for a new dental truck, specialized equipment, and a second mobile team that partners with local agencies like the county health department, Senior Resource Center, and Cape Fear Clinic to reach vulnerable neighbors.
   

3. First international commercial flight takes off from Wilmington airport (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Wilmington International Airport has launched its first-ever international commercial route, with Avelo Airlines now flying seasonally to Punta Cana and fares starting at $129 one way. The new service, supported by recent Customs upgrades and a dedicated shuttle lot, could determine whether ILM expands future international options, making local participation crucial.
   

4. Legal Aid Wilmington to relocate as funding cuts, $1M grant reshape services (portcitydaily.com) — Legal Aid’s Wilmington office is consolidating at the Harrelson Center in 2026 after county and state funding cuts, buoyed by a $1.1 million Endowment grant. The move reshapes how low-income residents across New Hanover and nearby counties access help with housing, domestic violence, and public benefits as evictions and rent burdens climb locally.
   

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