Good morning Wilmington!

Great news for Wilmington travelers — Avelo Airlines is extending nonstop flights out of ILM through November 17, 2026, with fares starting at $47.

And if you want to get in the mood for St. Patty’s Day, hit the 9th Annual Cape Fear Hooley this Saturday at Waterline Brewing Co. — Irish music, dancing, pipes & drums, and riverfront fun from 11:30AM–6PM.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Avelo Airlines Extends Wilmington Flights

• 30 Native Trees Coming to DREAMS Center

Avelo Airlines Extends Wilmington Flights

WWAY – Avelo Airlines now books Wilmington (ILM) nonstop flights through Nov 17, 2026 (fares from $47), to Nashville, New Haven, Tampa, DC/Baltimore, Philly, and Rochester. Despite base closure/reductions, this extends fall travel options for locals heading out or welcoming visitors.

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30 Native Trees Coming to DREAMS Center

WECT – Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and New Hanover County Extension Master Gardeners will plant 30 native trees (yaupon hollies, flowering dogwoods, eastern redbuds) at the DREAMS Center for Arts Education on March 1. The project adds shade, beauty, and environmental perks to the Wilmington campus, benefiting kids and the community long-term.

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News Roundup

Local News

NHC schools approve $640k settlement in sex abuse lawsuit. Board settles with victims of convicted teacher Michael Kelly at Isaac Bear Early College; vows stronger safeguards amid ongoing reforms. WHQR

UNCW joins Project Kitty Hawk for adult learners. Offers online BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and BS in Workforce Development starting fall 2026 to boost NC workforce skills. UNCW

NC State Auditor pushes new campaign finance system by 2027. Modernizes outdated 1998 software for easier filing, public access, and compliance ahead of municipal elections. WUNC

What You Should Know

10 FBI staffers fired from Mar-a-Lago documents probe. Involved in Jack Smith's Trump classified records case; follows scrutiny of phone record subpoenas. CBS

Cuba soldiers kill 4 in speedboat shootout with US infiltrators. Florida-registered boat fired first; 6 wounded, Cuba claims terrorism plot by armed exiles. AP

What Might Surprise You

Hillary Clinton deposed in House Epstein probe. Closed-door interview with Oversight Committee; denies knowledge of crimes, amid scrutiny of Clinton-Maxwell ties. NBC

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