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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the women quietly reshaping Wilmington's safety, planning, and public services.
  • What changes could YWCA Lower Cape Fear's new Wilmington-based CEO bring?
  • How hot is too hot for your pet's paws in Wilmington?

Also on today's calendar: 'PETE' 1-Man Biblical Play @ Calvary Chapel Southport – 6:30 pm! FREE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Women to Watch Awards Finalists – Public Sector (wilmamag.com) — Women working in Wilmington and New Hanover County public service are being honored as finalists for the Women to Watch Awards, highlighting their impact on local safety, planning, and senior services. From a Wilmington Police sergeant to city planners and county program managers, each finalist describes how her work shapes daily life, infrastructure, and community programs across the Wilmington area.
   

• YWCA Lower Cape Fear names Jhaniqua Palmer as new CEO (wwaytv3.com) — YWCA Lower Cape Fear in Wilmington has named former staffer Jhaniqua Palmer as its new CEO, putting her in charge of key services like childcare, youth programs, and economic empowerment. She plans to strengthen existing offerings at the Wilmington facility while expanding support for women and families facing challenges such as domestic violence or financial instability across the region.
   

• Pet safety tips: How to protect dogs and cats during extreme heat (wwaytv3.com) — With dangerous heat and humidity lingering in Wilmington and across the South, local pet owners are being urged to take extra steps to protect dogs and cats. Experts recommend avoiding hot pavement, focusing on indoor enrichment, keeping pets hydrated and shaded, using pet-safe sun protection, and never leaving animals in parked cars, where temperatures can soar quickly even on milder days.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How Can I Make Sure My Business is Being Found with AI? (What is GEO anyway?) —Risa Hoag Read on Patch
  • I found a very friendly puppy near the side of the road in the Porters Neck / Scotts Hill area today.
    I took him to the emergency vet to have him checked and scanned, but unfortunately he does not have a microchip. He was found without a collar and… (Nextdoor Scotts Hill)
  • Hi neighbors!
    My neighbor recently moved here from Smithfield. A mommy cat gave birth in one of his moving boxes on his front porch so he brought them with him and… (Nextdoor Sea Breeze)
  • The Vision Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Houseperson in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1 in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

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  • First annual Fearless Surf brings cystic fibrosis community to the water (wect.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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