🌱 Shooting Leaves Man Dead + Wave Transit Shelter Replacement

Morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Wilmington Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 74 Low: 53.
• Tuesday: Sunny and breezy. High: 75 Low: 50.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Wilmington:

1. On Sunday, Wilmington Police responded to reports of a shooting that left one man dead. When police arrived, they discovered a 51-year-old with a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of North 26th Street. EMS responded to the call, but the victim died at the scene. According to police, the shooting appeared to have been an isolated domestic incident, but the investigation is still ongoing. (WECT)
2. On Friday, Wave Transit revealed it was working to add and replace 20 shelters, 19 benches, and 19 stops in the Wilmington region. In front of Rose's on Carolina Beach Road and Walmart on Sigmon Road, outdated shelters in poor condition have already been replaced and new shelters constructed and installed. The new shelters feature bike racks, solar lights, garbage cans, and ADA accessibility. Seven additional stops will be added to Route 107, College Road, as well as twelve new stops on various routes from 3rd Street to 16th Street and from downtown Wilmington to Wooster Streets. (WECT)
3. Chandler David Anderson, 29, of Wilmington, a suspect sought in connection with a prostitution and human trafficking investigation, surrendered to law enforcement, turned himself into authorities, and appeared in court on Thursday. Anderson was one of six people charged in a six-month investigation into a human trafficking and prostitution ring conducted by numerous agencies, including the federal government. Anderson was given a $700,000 secured bond and is being held at the New Hanover County Detention Center. (Port City Daily)

Today and tomorrow in Wilmington:

Monday, May 1

• Yoga In The Gardens At Airlie Gardens (5:00 PM)
• Community Meetup! At Davis Center At Maides Park (5:45 PM)

Tuesday, May 2

• Roger Tatum Watercolor Workshop At The Brooklyn Arts Center & The Annex (9:00 AM)
• Drum Jam At Barzarre (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Save the date! Join the Greek community May 19-21 for their three-day festival at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church across the street from UNCW. The Greek Festival will include authentic Greek food prepared with family recipes, traditional music and dancing, a marketplace, and cooking demonstrations. (wilmingtonandbeaches.com)
• Cool off this summer at Fit for Fun! Pre-registration is required for "Water Works," a program for children five and under to enjoy water play in the sun. The cost is $5.00 for children and free for adults. (City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Wilmington area! Get all the property details at the link. (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! I'll see you around.

— 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.