Good morning Wilmington!

Foodies have lots of ways to celebrate this weekend! From coffee lovers to hot-dog fans to those ready for a full-on foodie festival, Wilmington’s serving up something for every craving.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• UNC Asheville Hosts Three-Day Symposium One Year After Helene

• Percy and Capri Make Their First Splash at Fort Fisher Aquarium

UNC Asheville Hosts Three-Day Symposium One Year After Helene

Spectrum News – UNC Asheville is hosting a three-day symposium, Sept. 24-26, to mark one year since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina. The events, themed “Remembering, Rebuilding, and Reimagining,” feature over 70 activities, including music performances, panel discussions, art exhibitions, and storytelling. Highlights include a gallery renaming in honor of alumnus Sami Zoobi, who died during the storm, and musical showcases reflecting on community resilience. The symposium aims to provide spaces for reflection, celebrate artistic contributions, and explore strategies for long-term community recovery.

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Percy and Capri Make Their First Splash at Fort Fisher Aquarium This Week

[NC Aquarium] The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is inviting the community to meet two loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings, Percy and Capri, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. in its Loggerhead Sea Turtle Conservation habitat. Kure Beach Mayor Allen Oliver will release one of the hatchlings during the event, which also marks the transition from yearlings Maris and Atlas, now cleared for release into the ocean. Percy and Capri, rescued after not making their initial trek to sea, will spend a year under the Aquarium’s care as ambassadors for conservation. The debut is included with an Aquarium visit, and online reservations are required.

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News Roundup

Local News

A Durham venue is refusing to refund an $18,000 deposit after the groom, Chris Perry, died nearly five months before his scheduled wedding, citing non-refundable contract terms and operational commitments. The grieving family and fiancée argue the venue hasn’t earned the money since the event didn’t occur. WRAL

What You Should Know

A sniper opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility, killing at least one migrant, critically wounding several others, and then fatally shooting himself as police closed in. Authorities are still investigating the motive, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed “multiple victims and fatalities.” Daily Mail

President Donald Trump said he now believes Ukraine, with support from the European Union and NATO, could fully reclaim all territory lost to Russia and possibly go beyond its original borders. This marks a major shift from his previous statements suggesting Ukraine might need to give up land to resolve the conflict. NBC News

Ryan Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate former President Trump and faces life in prison after a jury found him guilty of five federal charges; he attempted to stab himself with a pen in court following the verdict. New York Post

What Might Surprise You

An escalator at the United Nations headquarters abruptly stopped as President Trump and First Lady Melania boarded, prompting Trump to later mock the incident during his General Assembly speech. Mediaite

A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands mysteriously appeared on the National Mall, reigniting scrutiny of their past friendship amid the ongoing “Epstein Files” controversy. The Independent

A massive sinkhole, caused by a leaking tunnel at a new MRT construction site, opened outside Bangkok’s Vajira Hospital, prompting evacuations and road closures, though no casualties were reported. Channel News Asia

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