Wilmington City Council held its second regular meeting for the month of February and first up, council declared a number of city-owned properties as surplus, contingent on the potential purchase of Thermo-Fisher’s downtown campus. Declaring them surplus now allows the city to begin the process of divesting itself of these properties, and enhances the city’sContinue reading “Council Recap: A Brief But Eventful Meeting”
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Traffic Impacts For The Novant Health Marathon On Feb. 25
Drivers in Wilmington should expect delays as approximately 4,000 runners take part in the Novant Health Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K on Saturday, Feb. 25. The race will begin around 7 a.m. at the Johnnie Mercers Pier in Wrightsville Beach and head down Eastwood Road to MLK Parkway, finishing at Riverfront Park around 1:30 p.m. TheContinue reading “Traffic Impacts For The Novant Health Marathon On Feb. 25”
Recognizing Some Of Our SuperSTAR Employees
It’s no secret that the city is fortunate to have an abundance of outstanding employees who are dedicated to serving the Wilmington community. Every quarter, we honor a select group of these employees with the STARS (Service, Teamwork, Accountability & Professionalism, Respect, Safety) Awards, recognizing their exceptional work. The following were recognized during the CityContinue reading “Recognizing Some Of Our SuperSTAR Employees”
Council Recap: Honoring Our STAR Employees and A Cherished Local Historian
Wilmington City Council held its first regular meeting for the month of February and first up, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine was presented to Wilmington native Captain Wilbur Jones for exemplary service to the state of North Carolina. A veteran, author, and historian, Captain Jones played a pivotal role in having Wilmington namedContinue reading “Council Recap: Honoring Our STAR Employees and A Cherished Local Historian”
Bijou Park and North Front Street Officially Open to Community
It’s been a long time coming but Bijou Park and North Front Street are officially open to the community following a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 8. Mayor Bill Saffo — who was joined by Mayor Pro-tem Margaret Haynes, council members Neil Anderson, Kevin Spears, and Clifford Barnett Sr., and New Hanover County commissioner DebContinue reading “Bijou Park and North Front Street Officially Open to Community”
Second Part Of Emancipation Proclamation Discussion Series Set For Feb. 9
As part of the 2023 Emancipation Proclamation Series, the city’s Commission on African American History presents “Black Literary Societies and Education: Past, Present and Future” on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. at Cape Fear Museum’s Williston Room, located at 814 Market Street. In addition to a panel discussion, attendees will be provided with informationContinue reading “Second Part Of Emancipation Proclamation Discussion Series Set For Feb. 9”
Black History Month Chronicles Wilmington’s Past
Black History Month is celebrated every year in February but, you can always learn more about these important and essential stories of Wilmington’s Black community year-round. Here are just a few of these stories: The 1898 Memorial Park One of Wilmington’s most prominent memorials is the 1898 Memorial Park, located at 1081 North Third Street.Continue reading “Black History Month Chronicles Wilmington’s Past”
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