🌱 Wilmington Affordable Housing Forum + Charity Tennis Tournament

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Wilmington.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny, nice and warm. High: 74 Low: 60.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 81 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Wilmington:

1. Local leaders, including New Hanover County Commissioner Rob Zapple and Wilmington City Councilman Kevin Spears, addressed questions from the public regarding affordable housing during a forum on Saturday. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss various topics related to affordable housing, including homelessness, gentrification, and rising rent prices. The organizers hope to continue the conversation and advocate for change at the state and local levels to better support renters and homeowners in the Wilmington community. (WECT)
2. The "Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence" charity tennis tournament took place over the weekend at the Holly Tree Racquet Club. The event was held in memory of MaryAnn Breault, who was fatally shot by her husband at the racquet club in December 2021. All proceeds from the tournament were donated to Wilmington's local Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. (WECT)
3. A railroad police officer murdered a century ago will be honored at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C., thanks to research conducted by the Wilmington Railroad Museum. William C. Callihan, who was a police officer for the Wilmington-based Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, is already honored on law enforcement memorials in Raleigh and Cumberland County for his service as a deputy sheriff. Christine Williams, a museum volunteer, discovered that Callihan's name was missing from the memorial during her research on railroad police for an upcoming exhibit. (StarNewsOnline.com)

Today in Wilmington:

• Hand Drumming Class At Panacea Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Goat & Compass (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that "Outer Banks" — currently the No. 1 show on Netflix — has multiple connections with Wilmington? (Subscription: StarNewsOnline.com)
• New Hanover County has allocated $1.3 million in its 2022-2023 budget for the design of a fifth library in the North Chase area. The project is estimated to cost a total of just over $9.4 million, with $8.4 million set to be added to the 2023-2024 budget.(Port City Daily)
• In its four months of operation, The Healing Place of New Hanover County has served at least 131 people. The resource center provides a variety of services, including emergency overnight sheltering and long-term residential recovery. (WECT)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— 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.