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August 1 - August 7, 2019 luminanews.com Volume 18 | Issue 31 | 25¢ New Hanover County Community Foundation Wrightsville Beach has first nest excavation of awards more than $50,000 in local grants season as sea turtles set statewide nesting records

The board of advisors of Housing the New Hanover County • $2,500 to DREAMS Community Foundation recently of Wilmington, Inc. for Career- announced $50,860 in local grant Readiness through Digital Music awards from its community Production grantmaking fund, the Suzanne • $7,000 to Cape Fear and George Taylor Endowment Guardian Ad Litem Association Fund, the 1898 Memorial Fund for “Help A Kid Be A Kid” and the Lucille Murchison • $4,180 to “Bread for Marvin Fund, according to Kristi Life…” for enhanced nutrition Sullivan, board president. program This year the board granted: • $4,000 to Community • $6,000 to The Carousel Enrichment Initiatives, Inc. for Center for general operating MLK Community Kitchen support • $6,680 to Assistance • $2,500 to Prevent League of Greater Wilmington Blindness North Carolina for Star for Operation School Bell Pupils New Hanover County • $4,500 for Good • $2,500 to Wilmington Shepherd Ministries of Family YMCA for Hurricane Wilmington, Inc. for Food Relief- Childcare and Youth Services Development Programs • $3,000 to Domestic • $3,000 to Family Violence Shelter and Services, Promise of the Lower Cape Fear n See GRANTS Page 2 for Families Forward Transitional UNCW Board Of Trustees Elects 2019-20 Officers

The UNCW Board of Trustees elected officers for the 2019-20 aca- demic year at today’s quarterly meeting, the university has announced. Henry L. (Hal) Kitchin, Jr., a Wilmington resident and member nests on Wrightsville Beach to of the board since 2013, has been elected as chair. As chair, Kitchin With 73 nests, hatch, an increase from only two will lead the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, and the Masonboro nests on the island in 2018. Endowment Board. Although Wrightsville Beach “Since 2013, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the Island smashes has seen as many as 15 nests at a UNCW Board of Trustees, and I look forward to continued collabo- time, eight is still above average, ration with my fellow trustees in this new capacity,” Kitchin said. previous records and the island is not alone in its Photos by Sky Temperato “As a new academic year gets underway, there is so much for us increased numbers this year. (Above) Several dozen people gathered to watch the Wrightsville Beach Sea to support in terms of the university’s remarkable reputation and Turtle Project conduct an excavation of one of Wrightsville Beach’s eight By Sky Temperato North Carolina as a whole is incomparable faculty, staff and students. We are eager to lend a hand seeing hundreds of nests over loggerhead sea turtle nests. Intern (Top) Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project director Nancy Fahey watches however we can." the norm, said Hope Sutton, Dennis P. Burgard ’88, Jacksonville resident and board member closely as one of the two remaining sea turtles makes its way to the ocean With what is the first of poten- stewardship coordinator and during the Wednesday, July 24 sea turtle nest excavation. since 2013, was elected as vice chair. Burgard is currently chair of tially many opportunities this southern sites manager at the the External Affairs Committee and a member of the Educational summer, a large crowd gathered N.C. National Estuarine Research being discovered on Masonboro hatched. During the excavation Planning and Programs and Executive committees. Wednesday night for the chance Reserve. Island right up until the Hurricane process, Wrightsville Beach Sea Gidget Kidd ’91, a member of the board since 2013, was re-elected to see baby turtle hatchlings, as So far, Masonboro Island Florence evacuations. Turtle Project director Nancy as board secretary. She currently serves as a member of the Audit, Risk the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle has 73 nests, making 2019 the Cape Hatteras is also having a Fahey dug up the nest to count and Compliance Committee, the Educational Planning and Programs Project conducted the first of island’s biggest year since regular record-breaking year with 329 the amount of already hatched Committee and the Executive Committee. what will be several turtle nest monitoring of the island started. turtle nests and still a month left eggs and help any remaining In addition, trustees Woody White, Agnes Beane, Gidget Kidd and excavations scheduled to take It’s also more than double the in the nesting season, according turtles make it to the ocean. Hank Miller were all reappointed by the UNC Board of Governors for place this summer. island’s average amount of 28 to WRAL. Fahey counted 107 hatched terms through 2023. New members Michael Lee and Yousry Sayed The loggerhead sea turtle nest nests. Wrightsville Beach’s first eggs and found two remaining were sworn in yesterday, and will also serve for terms through 2023. located next to public beach Still, the season is not over, excavation took place three days turtles still alive in the nest.

access no. 3 was the first of eight Sutton said. Last year nests were after most of the turtles already n See TURTLES Page 2 GRiZMAS 2019 CFCC to Launch Cyber Crime Technology AAS Program this Fall

WILMINGTON, NC – Cape prosecution of cyber criminals. Fear Community College is Global Market Insights, Inc., pleased to announce the launch predicts the value of the cyber of a Cyber Crime Technology security market to reach $300 Associate in Applied Science billion by 2024. Graduates (AAS) degree program this fall. should qualify to become com- “Cybercrime damages puter crime investigators for are expected to reach 6 tril- local or state criminal justice lion annually by 2021 agencies, competent to serve according to the 2019 ACR as computer security special- from Cybersecurity Ventures,” ists or consultants with private said Greg Vandergriff, CFCC business. cybercrime technology faculty. "With the opportunity in this “As these numbers continue to field rapidly growing, I am rise, it is imperative that we start thrilled we are implementing training a workforce capable of this high-demand program at combatting this exponentially- CFCC,” said Vandergriff. growing dollar amount.” For more information, contact This two-year degree pro- Greg Vandergriff at gvanderg- gram, composed of 65 credit [email protected]. hours, will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. It will train individuals to investigate computer crimes, properly seize and recover com- Electronic artist GRiZ returned to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater last weekend for his two-day ‘GRiZMAS In July,” pictured here during his Friday, July 26 set puter evidence, and aid in the called ‘Chasing The Golden Hour.” See more photos, page 6.

YOUR COASTAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE MAY 2002 For daily updates visit LuminaNews.com LUMINA NEWS LuminaNews.com 2 Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002 August 1 - August 7, 2019 Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Expands Reach

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently announced that it is merging with Coldwell Banker First. The addition will provide added value for clients and extend the geographic reach of the brand in eastern North Carolina to Havelock, Cedar Point, and the sur- rounding areas. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage leaders said the move is a facet of their fluid, adaptable business model, which ensures buyers and sellers experience the ultimate in local knowledge and customer service, along with the backing and support of a brand that is respected worldwide. The Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies will now include Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, serving Southeastern NC from Havelock down to Calabash, Coldwell Banker Advantage, serving Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Southern Pines, Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith serving the New Bern area, and Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage serving the greater Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, SC areas. “With our network of 43 offices and over 1,300 agents, we can pro- vide a local insight and a rapid, effective response for clients across Eastern North Carolina and Northeastern South Carolina,” said Tim Milam, president of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. “We could not be more excited for this, as Coldwell Banker First is a great The city is seeking qualified development teams to submit proposals for the redevelopment of 4 properties located downtown, near the company with a proven track record and phenomenal leadership.” intersection of N. 3rd St and N. Front St. This area is the Northern gateway to downtown Wilmington. You can learn more about the city’s vision for this area and the submission requirements here “Coldwell Banker First Realty and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/243/382 Advantage have a long history of working together in the interest of their clients. We are delighted to become a part of the Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage family as we know this will enable us North Carolina Community Foundation announces $250,000 to enhance our service levels to our current and prospective clients in funding available from the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund to as well as expanding Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage’s pres- support inclusive long-term disaster recovery ence in the area,” said Leontine Zambrano of Coldwell Banker First. “This merger will provide our agents, buyers and sellers with the The board of directors of the organizations that are led by or in disaster recovery efforts and nonprofits is critical to disaster benefits of a vast referral network, advanced technology to stream- North Carolina Community focus long-term recovery efforts helps ensure resources are equi- recovery and philanthropy has line transactions, and revitalized social media campaigns,” added Foundation recently allocated on minority communities, people tably allocated to all. a key role to play, according Ric Fountain also of Coldwell Banker First. $250,000 in funding from the of color and other underserved “This entire endeavor is about to Allen. “Numerous organi- With the merger, Zambrano and Fountain will remain in their cur- NCCF Disaster Relief Fund to populations. collaboration and recognizing zations have been on the front be granted to support inclusive NCCF is honored to work how salient disaster recovery lines and supporting their reach rent roles. Owners of the firm will include Tim Milam of Coldwell long-term disaster recovery in with NCIDR, a project of our issues in North Carolina have and impact is the great oppor- Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Gary Rabon, president of Coldwell eastern North Carolina com- long-standing partners at Rural been in the past few years and tunity behind this effort,” he Banker Advantage in Raleigh, and Ralph Huff, president of Coldwell munities affected by Hurricane Forward NC, a program of the will be in the future,” said Calvin said. “The North Carolina Banker Advantage in Fayetteville. Florence. Foundation for Health Innovation Allen, convener of NCIDR Community Foundation’s lead- “All of our regional offices are led by a local owner with deep The funding was recommended and Leadership. NCIDR was and program director of Rural ership in philanthropy and community ties and extensive area knowledge, gained from many by NCCF’s statewide grants formed in the aftermath of Forward NC. “We’re honored to assistance in helping grantmak- years of working in their respective markets. When you combine committee and will be adminis- Hurricane Matthew in 2016 in an have NCCF continue our partner- ers be more organized has been that with the exceptional brand reputation and support of Coldwell tered through a partnership with acknowledgment of the history of ship to support the nonprofits on instrumental.” Banker, what you have is a level of representation that is simply the North Carolina Inclusive communities being overlooked. the ground in communities serv- Disaster Recovery Network. The group works to ensure ave- ing our neighbors.” unsurpassed,” added Milam. Grants will support nonprofit nues exist for community voices Funding community centered

nonprofit programs that are so vital to the com- n GRANTS munity,” she said. “We are grateful to the many Continued from Page 1 generous individuals and organizations that have supported our work to inspire philanthropy across Inc. for general operating support our community.” • $5,000 to Cape Fear Museum for 1898 For further information, contact NCCF Regional Wilmington Race Riot Education Director Anne Sorhagen at 910-202-6727 or Sullivan thanked the community for its continued [email protected] or visit support of the New Hanover County Community the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org. Foundation. “We are proud to support these

n TURTLES Continued from Page 1 all went out on their own,” Turtle Project has about 60 another volunteer said. volunteers, each of which is “That’s a good nest, a very However, the two remaining assigned one of the island’s six good nest,” one volunteer said. turtles required some assistance zones to cover, Andrews said. Dozens of onlookers gathered on the night of the excavation. Between March 15 and August The best to watch the two remaining Both were followed closely by 31, these volunteers walk the turtles make their journey into volunteers to ensure they could beach to look for new nests, the water. Volunteers brought make it to the water, one of monitor marked nests and watch around the shell of an adult log- which had an injured fin. This for signs of hatching. gerhead sea turtle, as well as turtle was released from the nest Although some excava- replicas of their skull to show to walk around and get some tions can be difficult due to the on the beach the crowd. exercise before being brought large amounts of people and The initial hatching, which to the turtle hospital in Topsail lights, this one went very well, took place Sunday around mid- Beach. Andrews said. night, saw the majority of turtles “I’ve been doing it for a long Wrightsville Beach also holds Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week hatch at once with no issues. time and it really never gets old,” Turtle Talk every Tuesday night Prior to a hatching, the volun- volunteer Melanie Andrews said. at the Fred and Alice Stanback teers create a small ditch in the Andrews has been a volun- Coastal Education Center to 100 South Lumina Ave. sand running from the nest to the teer for 20 years and frequently raise awareness of the threatened Wrightsville Beach 910-256-4646 ocean to help the turtles stay on walks the beach to look for turtle sea turtle nesting and hatching route, as lights can distract or www.southbeachgrillwb.com (reservations accepted) tracks and check on already dis- season from the Wrightsville disorient them. covered nests. Beach Sea Turtle Project. Proudly serving Wrightsville Beach since 1997 “The moon was out, and they The Wrightsville Beach Sea

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For out- lic and private institutions that Programs,” 6th among public uni- P r e s i d e n t a n d CEO of-state students, the university is deliver a high-quality and afford- versities and 15th overall on a list N e w H a n o v e r R e g i o n a l M e d i c a l C e n t e r ranked 36th. able education, and recognized of “Best Regional Universities in “UNCW’s strong showing in another 100 as “good values.” the South”; 5th most innovative the new Kiplinger’s ranking is The publication considers such public university in the South; a reflection of the university’s factors as academic quality, grad- and 9th in the region among When I look back, the past 15 years have been in the country operating without local tax support. commitment to affordability uation rates, costs, financial aid “Best Colleges for Veterans.” The some of the most fulfilling years of my life. They’re Because of the market, and adjustments we have and excellence, which are cor- and average student debt. Some university has five programs rec- filled with memories of my kids growing up, the been making through the years, we have been self- nerstones of the Strategic Plan,” factors were re-weighted for ognized on the U.S. News list of friendships my wife and I have formed, and the sustaining and able to grow to serve our neighbors. said Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli. the 2019 list to better reflect the “2020 Best Graduate Schools.” incredibly satisfying work we have done at New As we look ahead, we see our region’s popula- Hanover Regional Medical Center. Wilmington tion continuing to expand. We see communities has been the setting and backdrop for countless that need help to thrive and be well, overcoming moments we’ll remember and cherish. some of the biggest barriers to good health, includ- New Hanover County seeking applicants for New Hanover Regional Medical Center drew ing poverty, housing, food and education. We see boards and committees us here. I came for the opportunity to help grow changes in the industry that call on us to do things the system to serve more people and my wife was differently. To provide opportunities for citizens to participate • Categories: At-Large Business excited to move closer to family. We packed up our We can do these things. We can be even better in county government, the New Hanover County Community, Faith Community, Under Age things, and we came with our young boys, ready than we are. But we need to be willing to consider Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citi- 18 for our lives to follow a new path. different ways to do them. New Hanover County zens to apply for appointment to the following: • New Hanover County Nursing Home Since that time, my family has embraced all Commissioners will vote September 3 on whether Advisory Committee southeastern North Carolina has to offer and the to move forward with exploring if a larger health- • New Hanover County Adult Care Community • New Hanover County Risk Management toddlers we brought to Wilmington are now young care system could help infuse resources into our Advisory Committee Advisory Committee men, ready for their own big change as they get community and NHRMC. It’s a vote to ask the • New Hanover County Board of Examiners • Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, ready to head to college. question, not a commitment to make a change. If the of Electricians Inc. Board of Directors New Hanover Regional Medical Center, mean- vote is approved and other systems make a compel- • Category: Independent Electrical • New Hanover Regional Medical Center while, has grown substantially. We have added ling case they can accelerate the changes we want Contractor Board of Trustees physician practices, more outpatient settings and to see while preserving all we love about NHRMC, • New Hanover County Board of Mechanical Applicants must reside in New Hanover County. a depth and breadth of services that mean local then commissioners will decide whether the time Examiners Applications can be obtained at the Board of residents don’t need to travel outside the region for is right to pursue a new partnership. • Categories: Mechanical Contractor, NC Commissioners Office, located at the New Hanover exceptional care. I can’t help but feel proud when Change in life is inevitable. When you embrace Registered Mechanical Engineer County Government Center, 230 Government I reflect on that growth. it and influence it, it can be empowering and make • New Hanover County/ City of Wilmington Center Drive, Suite 175, by calling 910-798-7149, Even more rewarding, though, is what I have seen great things possible. When I consider the history of Community Relations Advisory Committee or on the county’s boards & committees web page evolve in the people who are a part of this system: NHRMC, there are many moments of change that • Categories: At-Large, Education at Commissioners.NHCgov.com. Applications are The staff, physicians, clinical providers, volunteers met with resistance at the time, but ultimately made Community due August 30, 2019 for consideration by the Board and donors, who, with extraordinary compassion us stronger. The founding of the hospital, itself, was • New Hanover County Juvenile Crime at the September 16, 2019 meeting. and dedication, come together to do everything pos- controversial. Over the years, the addition of EMS, Prevention Council sible for our patients, their families, and the entire purchase of Cape Fear Hospital, and partnership community. They are the heart of this organization. with Pender Memorial Hospital, were all moves They have made it what it is and will be the force that were questioned at the time, but were clearly that guides our future. the right thing to do. Lumina News As we come to a crossroads in contemplating This summer has me thinking a lot about change. 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THEME: THE WIZARD OF OZ

ACROSS 61. *a.k.a. Tin Man 1. Takes as spoils 65. Relating to sight 6. Toothy fish 66. Greek H 9. Cookbook abbr. 68. Upholstery choice 13. Cavern 69. Like kale or spinach 14. Opposite of hence 70. 100 lbs. 15. Planktonic tunicate 71. The Three 16. Hipbone-related Musketeers’ swords 17. *Studio lion at 72. Advil target beginning of “The 73. Like certain dog? Wizard of Oz” 74. People of Denmark 18. Shylock’s practice 19. *It made the house DOWN pitch and the kitchen 1. Not of the cloth slitch 2. Kind of child 21. *Nikko and others 3. Relating to ear 23. “Wheel of 4. ____-____-la Fortune” request 5. Basic unit of time 24. Printer cartridge 6. *Dorothy’s last name color 7. Grow gray 25. Public health org. 8. With ample space 28. Judo gym 9. Undertaking 30. Porter’s head gear 10. *Munchkins’ favorite 35. Bumpkin color, in Baum’s book 37. Tap a baseball 11. Light on one’s feet singer 54. Olden day doctor’s 39. Velázquez or 12. ____ a visit, 3rd per- 31. DIRECTV prescription Rivera son singular competitor 56. Parkinson’s disease 40. Share a boundary 15. What cat did on the 32. Paparazzi’s target drug 41. Gardening tool window sill? 33. Old World lizard 57. Type of pop 43. Prelude to a duel 20. Bragging mother, 34. *Sleep-inducing 58. 14 oil-producing 44. Birth-related turned to stone in Greek flower countries 46. Affirmative mythology 36. #66 Across, pl. 59. Wyoming’s neighbor 47. Cannabis plant 22. Rowboat propeller 38. No I in it 60. Excessively 48. Drew Barrymore’s 24. Become gelatinous 42. Endangered odd-toed abundant “Never Been ____” 25. *Baum’s middle ungulate 61. W on a bulb 50. Gulf V.I.P. name 45. Ivy League likely 62. Dignified manner 52. Cook’s leaf 26. Home to Burj Khalifa applicant 63. Sheltered, nautically 53. Underwater “nose” 27. #40 Across, 3rd per- 49. “Can you ____ it?” 64. Monster’s loch 55. Naught son singular 51. Took part in 67. *Number of Wizard 57. *Lion’s lack 29. *”Over the Rainbow” Stonewall events, e.g. of Oz Oscar awards 4 Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002 August 1 - August 7, 2019 Competitive process yields Carolinas’ biggest one-day collection of solar projects ever; significant savings for Duke Energy customers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Bringing phase of the program to also bring cost over the next few months. Once the – Catawba County, N.C. acquisitions. more cost-effective solar energy to the savings to customers,” said Harry Judd contracting process is complete, Duke Duke Energy Carolinas: 25-MW – “Duke Energy companies will com- Carolinas, 14 utility-scale projects have of the Accion Group, which indepen- Energy and Accion Group will finalize Gaston County, N.C. plete six of the 14 winning projects – a been selected during an independently dently administered the solicitation a report of all projects to be filed with Duke Energy Renewables: 50-MW – strong reflection of how competitive we judged bidding process – part of a 2017 process. the NCUC around June 2019. Cleveland County, N.C. are in the open market at building renew- comprehensive renewable energy law. The 14 projects represent the most Most projects are targeted to be online Duke Energy Renewables: 22.6-MW able energy projects,” added Caldwell. Based on an independent evaluation competitive of the 78 that were submit- around the end of 2020. However, the – Surry County, N.C. Duke Energy is one of the nation's process, Duke Energy will produce ted when bidding opened last July. The dates may vary depending upon local Duke Energy Renewables: 22.6-MW – leading renewable energy companies, or purchase a total of 602 megawatts process used was approved by the North approvals and any construction delays. Cabarrus/Stanly counties, N.C. and has invested more than $6 billion in (MW) of renewable energy from projects Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) There were 10 projects selected from Winning utility acquisition project renewable energy. The company oper- under the North Carolina’s Competitive to select projects that would deliver the North Carolina and four projects from selected: ates more than 20 wind facilities and 60 Procurement of Renewable Energy greatest cost and system benefits to South Carolina. Two projects selected Duke Energy Progress: 80-MW – solar facilities in about 20 states around (CPRE) program. customers. included battery storage with the solar Onslow County, N.C. the nation. According to independent adminis- "As solar energy expands in the facility. They were not Duke Energy Duke Energy already has more than trator Accion Group, customers will see Carolinas, the competitive bidding pro- projects. One of the provisions of 2017’s 3,000 MW of solar capacity connected to savings of around $375 million over the cess will lead to better prices and more Duke Energy was awarded six projects “Competitive Energy Solutions for North its grid in the Carolinas, which includes 20-year contract period versus the com- geographic diversity of projects,” said totaling about 270 MW – representing Carolina” law was a process that would those owned by Duke Energy and those pany's Avoided Cost - the price at which Rob Caldwell, senior vice president and almost 45 percent of the total awarded. create a competitive bidding structure for owned by other companies. It expects to many solar contracts had been set prior president of Duke Energy Renewables With 40 solar projects already in North solar energy. invest or procure a total of 7,000 MW to the CPRE program. See the Accion & Business Development. “This will Carolina, the final results showcase Duke Projects can be built anywhere on the by 2025. Overall, North Carolina is the report. enhance Duke Energy’s efforts to pro- Energy’s competitiveness at building Duke Energy system in North Carolina No. 2 state in the nation for solar power “There was robust interest in the CPRE mote a cleaner energy mix at lower solar power plants. or South Carolina. The bids can come generation, and South Carolina is one program, and the selected projects will prices for customers.” from any company, including Duke of the fastest-growing states for solar in provide 20 years of cost-effective energy With the winning projects selected, Duke Energy self-developed projects Energy, and can be in the form of power the nation. to the Duke Energy system. Given the Duke Energy and the winning bidders selected: purchase agreements (PPA), utility response, we are expecting the next will execute contracts for the projects Duke Energy Carolinas: 69-MW self-developed facilities or utility asset CLASSIFIED Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • [email protected]

LEGAL NOTICES

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER TOMALA J. SPILLERS, DEBTORS EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Executrix of the Estate of JUDITH STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO CREDITORS EXECUTOR’S NOTICE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER JUSTICE ANN SNIPES COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF IN THE GENERAL COURT OF COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER BEFORE THE CLERK OF Charles Ennis Smith Estate STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE JUSTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF SUPERIOR COURT New Hanover County Clerk of Randall S. Hoose, Jr., COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER BEFORE THE CLERK OF BEFORE THE CLERK OF JUSTICE Superior Court Attorney IN THE GENERAL COURT OF SUPERIOR COURT SUPERIOR COURT BEFORE THE CLERK The undersigned having quali- Estate File #19-E-879 ATLANTIC COAST LAW JUSTICE FILE # 19 E 853 fied as Executor of the Estate of 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 BEFORE THE CLERK OF The undersigned having qualified The undersigned having quali- Brigitte Kunz Harris (Deceased) All persons having claims against Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 SUPERIOR COURT as Executor of the Estate of San- fied as Administrator of the Having qualified as of New Hanover County, North the ESTATE OF CHARLES ENNIS www.atlanticcoastlaw.com dra E. Ripley (Deceased) of New Estate of George Copeland EXECUTOR of the Estate of LOR- Carolina, does hereby notify all SMITH, deceased, of New Hano- The undersigned having qualified Hanover County, North Carolina, Bell (Deceased) of New Hano- RAINE F. DeVOE, deceased, of persons having claims against ver County, are hereby notified July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 as Executor of the Estate of Willie does hereby notify all persons ver County, North Carolina, does New Hanover County, North Caro- said estate to present them to to file their claim with the under- O. Rouse AKA Willie Lou Oden having claims against said estate hereby notify all persons having lina, the undersigned does hereby the undersigned at the address signed Executrix of said estate on Rouse (Deceased) of New to present them to the under- claims against said estate to pre- give notice to all persons, firms shown below on or before the or before November 1, 2019 or Hanover County, North Carolina, signed at the address shown NOTICE TO CREDITORS sent them to the undersigned at or corporations having claims 31st day of October 2019, or this this notice will be pleaded as a bar does hereby notify all persons below on or before the 31st day the address shown below on or against the said Estate to present notice will be pleaded in bar of to any recovery. Persons indebted The undersigned, having quali- having claims against said estate of October 2019, or this notice will before the 10th day of October them by giving evidence of same their recovery. All persons indebt- to the estate are asked to pay that fied as Executor of the Estate of to present them to the under- be pleaded in bar of their recov- 2019, or this notice will be plead- to the undersigned on or before ed to said estate will please make amount to the Executrix. John E. Billy, deceased, of New signed at the address shown ery. All persons indebted to said ed in bar of their recovery. All per- the 16th day of immediate payment to the under- Hanover County, North Carolina, below on or before the 10th day estate will please make immediate sons indebted to said estate will October, 2019, or this notice will signed. Date: July 25, 2019 this is to notify all persons hav- of October 2019, or this notice will payment to the undersigned. please make immediate payment be pleaded in bar of their recov- ing claims against said estate to be pleaded in bar of their recov- to the undersigned. ery. All persons indebted to the This is the 1st day of Carolyn B. Smith, Executrix present them to the undersigned ery. All persons indebted to said This is the 1st day of deceased or said estate will please August 2019. c/o Carter & Carter, P.A. on or before the 17th day of estate will please make immediate August 2019. This is the 11th day of make immediate payment to the 408 Market Street October, 2019, or this Notice will payment to the undersigned. July 2019. undersigned. Linda Diane Hollifield-Scott Wilmington, NC 28401 be pleaded in bar of their recov- Allison Willson, Executor AKA Linda Diane Scott, Executor ery. All persons indebted to said This is the 11th day of 309 Lansdowne Road Lewis P. Beard, This, the 11th day of July, 2019. 1846 Loganberry Road James Oliver Carter estate, please make im-mediate July 2019. Wilmington, N.C. 28409 Adminstrator LESLIE GEORGE Wilmington, N.C. 28405 CARTER & CARTER, payment. 3234 Fairfax Drive HOLLENBECK, Attorneys Sandra R. Pratt, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 Charlotte, NC 28209 EXECUTOR of the Estate of LOR- August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 408 Market Street This the 18th day of July, 2019. Executor RAINE F. DeVOE Wilmington, N. C. 28401 7415 Alestone Drive July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019 Rosetta Billy, Administrator of the Wilmington, NC 28411 EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE PAUL A. NEWTON, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John E. Billy ATTORNEY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 c/o Carrie L. Mincey July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019 PO Box 1807 Having qualified as Administrator COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Colby & Mincey, PLLC Wilmington, North Carolina of the Estate of IN THE GENERAL COURT OF 1001 Military Cutoff Road, STE 204 28402-1807 Raymond S. Pizzo, late of New JUSTICE Wilmington, NC 28405 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND 910-769-2896 Hanover County, North Carolina, BEFORE THE CLERK OF DEBTORS the undersigned does hereby SUPERIOR COURT July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2019 notify all person, firms and corpo- July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019 NEW HANOVER COUNTY rations having claims against the The undersigned having quali- ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-791 estate of said decedent to exhibit fied as Executrix of the Estate them to the undersigned, c/o Jill of Ernest R. Smith (Deceased) Having qualified as Executrix L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box of New Hanover County, North of the Estate of JUDITH ANN 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina Carolina, does hereby notify all SNIPES, deceased, late of New 28406, on or before the 31st day persons having claims against Hanover County, North Carolina, of October, 2019 or this notice will said estate to present them to the undersigned hereby notifies be pleaded in bar of their recov- the undersigned at the address all persons, firms and corporations ery. All persons, firms and corpo- shown below on or before the having claims against said Estate rations indebted to the said estate 24th day of October 2019, or this to present them, duly verified, to will please make immediate pay- notice will be pleaded in bar of the undersigned’s attorney, Ran- ment to the undersigned. their recovery. All persons indebt- dall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST ed to said estate will please make LAW, 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, This the 1st day of August, 2019. immediate payment to the under- Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on

signed. or before the 28th day of October, Barbara Pizzo, Administrator of 2019 (which date is at least three the Estate of Raymond S. Pizzo This is the 25th day of (3) months from the date of the Jill L. Peters Kaess July 2019. first publication of this notice), Lee Kaess, PLLC or this notice will be pleaded in P. O. Box 4548 Terry L. Reale, bar of their recovery. All persons, Wilmington, NC 28406 Executrix firms and corporations indebted 208 Mariel Way to said Estate will please make August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 Charleston, WV 25311 immediate settlement with the undersigned. EXECUTOR’S NOTICE July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 This the 25th day of July, 2019. a Church Services NEAR THE BEACH

LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane (U.S.A.) Doug Lain, senior pastor 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., www.littlechapel.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. en Español Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery provided. Rev. Trent Watts Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. JEWISH CONGREGATION Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND Wilmington, N.C. 28411 John McIntyre, senior pastor EPISCOPAL 910-681-0117 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.

BENJAMIN R. DAVID State of North Carolina POST OFFICE BOX 352 DISTRICT ATTORNEY General Court of Justice PHONE: (910) 772-6610 Sixth Prosecutorial District FAX: (910) 772-6611 Wilmington, NC 28402

To: Members of the Media From: Office of the District Attorney Ben David Re: Validated Gang Member Heads to Prison for Gun Charge

On July 29th Xavier Hall, age 26, of Wilmington, pled guilty to possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number and carrying a concealed gun in New Hanover County Superior Court. The Honorable Judge Joshua Willey sentenced Mr. Hall to 5-15 months plus 60 days in prison.

On December 2, 2018 members of the mobile field force unit, a united comprised of officers with the Wilmington Police Department and deputies from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop on a Honda sedan in the area of Anderson and Rankin street. As the vehicle came to a stop, Xavier Hall, the backseat passenger, fled from police. Officers saw Xavier Hall grabbing his jacket pocket as he was running and officers believed he was carrying a firearm. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to detain Xavier Hall and found a Glock 22 40 caliber pistol in his jacket pocket with the permanent serial number scratched off. Officers were able to determine that the firearm was also reported stolen in September of 2015.

While officers were on a foot pursuit with Xavier Hall, a deputy approached the driver of the vehicle, Andre Hall. Once Andre Hall was out of the vehicle, he refused to follow the deputy’s commands and attempted to flee the scene. The deputy was able to detain Andre Hall after a brief struggleAugust in which 1 Andre- August Hall 7, broke 2019 the deputy’s nose. AndreLumina Hall Newswas found — Your to be Coastal in possession Community of 45 Newspaper since May 2002 5 bags of heroin. Earlier this month, a Federal Judge sentence Andre Hall to 151 months imprisonment. Validated Gang Member Heads to Both Andre and Xavier Hall are validated gang members. National Night Out Prison for Gun Charge Assistant District Attorney William Van Trigt commented: “I would like to thank the men and women Onof Julylaw 29thenforcement Xavier Hall, for age their 26, of continuous Wilmington, effortsof 2015. to keep narcotics and illegal weapons off the streets pledof Wilmington. guilty to possession On a ofdaily a firearm basis, with law a enforcementWhile officers officers are were asked on a foot to putpursuit their with safety Xavier at risk in order defacedto protect serial the number citizens and of carrying our community a concealed andHall, the ay deputy should approached be commended the driver for of thetheir efforts.” gun in New Hanover County Superior vehicle, Andre Hall. Once Andre Court. The Hall was out of the vehicle, he refused Honorable Judge Joshua Willey sen- to follow the deputy’s tenced Mr. Hall to 5-15 months plus commands and attempted to flee the 60 days in prison. scene. The deputy was able to detain On December 2, 2018 members of Andre Hall after a brief the mobile field force unit, a united struggle in which Andre Hall broke comprised of officers the deputy’s nose. Andre Hall was with the Wilmington Police found to be in possession of 45 Department and deputies from the bags of heroin. Earlier this month, a New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Xavier Hall Federal Judge sentence Andre Hall to conducted a traffic stop on a Honda 151 months imprisonment. sedan in the area of Anderson and Both Andre and Xavier Hall are vali- Rankin street. As the vehicle dated gang members. came to a stop, Xavier Hall, the backseat pas- Assistant District Attorney William Van Trigt senger, fled from police. Officers saw Xavier Hall commented: “I would like to thank the men and grabbing women of law enforcement for their continuous his jacket pocket as he was running and officers efforts to keep narcotics and illegal weapons off the believed he was carrying a firearm. After a short streets of Wilmington. On a daily basis, law foot pursuit, officers were able to detain Xavier Hall enforcement officers are asked to put their safety As part of National Night Out, the Wilmington Police Department will have several of its specialty vehicles on display and found a Glock 22 40 caliber pistol in his jacket at risk in order to protect the citizens of our com- at the Independence Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. pocket with the permanent serial number scratched munity and they should be commended for their off. Officers were able to determine that the efforts.” Wilmington Police Department firearm was also reported stolen in September searching for 18 yo in stabbing NCDOT Wants Public Input on Drones incident this weekend

The N.C. Department of drone technology to benefit peo- Wilmington police are looking for an 18 year old believed to be Transportation is seeking public ple. This includes using them to responsible for a double stabbing on Saturday night at the American feedback on the use of drones, inspect bridges, monitor storm Legion on Pine Grove Dr. Desiree Mary Leona Green is wanted for which are quickly becoming an damage and deliver life-saving two counts of Assault With A Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. important part of the state’s trans- medical supplies. The stabbing occurred during an altercation at a fashion show in the portation landscape. The survey will ask peoples’ building. Police responded to the address for a fight call and pos- NCDOT’s Division of Aviation thoughts and concerns about the sible shots fired. When they arrived they discovered that two females launched an online survey this current and future applications had been stabbed and were transported to New Hanover Regional week to gather peoples’ com- of drones. It will include ques- Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Police were able ments on drones, or Unmanned tions on noise, privacy and safety to determine that no shots had been fired. Aircraft Systems (UAS). issues, and the way drones can Anyone with information on Greene’s whereabouts are asked to “Public input has been an improve peoples’ lives through use Text-a-Tip or call 910-343-3609. important part of our program the delivery of medical supplies, from the beginning and will be and assistance with search and Wilmington Police Department Investigating even more important as we move rescue operations. The survey can Weekend Crash Involving Pedestrians Wilmington Police Officer Eric Lippert won first place in the forward,” said Basil Yap, UAS be found online at www.ncdot. "Build A Better Mouse Trap" competition sponsored by the Institute program manager for NCDOT. publicinput.com/3139 and takes A Wilmington couple is in serious condition after being hit by a for Transportation & Research and Education (ITRE) at NC State “We want to make informed only a few minutes to fill out. It car while crossing Eastwood Road and Cardinal Drive Saturday, July University. He won for his innovative out the box idea to handling decisions based on what people can be answered by anyone, even 26 just before midnight. Witnesses told the police that the driver of power outages at major intersections during Hurricane Florence. in our state want and what they someone who has never seen a the vehicle had a green light and was traveling east on Eastwood Rd. Lippert designed roundabouts with traffic cones. His idea helped are concerned about.” drone. when he struck the pedestrians. Both were transported to NHRMC to reduce the need for manpower at the intersections and created NCDOT has been at the with significant injuries. The driver, 25 year old, Aaron Joseph Plofker smoother traffic flow. forefront of finding new and left the scene and then returned. He was arrested and charged with Bill Woods, the program coordinator for ITRE stopped by on innovative ways to use emerging Monday to present Officer Lippert with his award. Lippert's idea DWI. The accident investigation is still ongoing. Additional charges will now be entered into the national competition. could be filed against the pedestrians. RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Week of July 22 - July 28, 2019 Wrightsville Beach Police Single & Multi-family Homes Weekly Arrest Report Central Myrtle Pleasure All of Ogden/ Wrightsville Topsail Leland Downtown Wilmington Grove/MJ Island Hampstead Castle Hayne New Porter’s Neck Beach Island 28451- 28401 28403- 28409- 28428- 28443 28429 Hanover 28411 28480 28445 28479 TUESDAY, JULY 23 28405 28412 28449 County • Marjorie Younts Klinge, 65, was charged with second-degree Active Listings 116 313 397 225 78 164 191 258 355 35 1,316 trespassing and resisting arrest. New Listings 11 37 45 28 5 14 8 24 41 - 140 • Michael Wayne Johnson, 65, was charged with possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane control. Under Contract 11 32 37 21 4 14 6 20 42 - 119 SATURDAY, JULY 27 Sold Units 11 28 56 21 4 13 4 24 28 7 140 • Kenneth Thomas Jordan Benson, 18, was charged with possession Absorption Rate** 3 3 2 3 8 4 4 4 3 2 3 with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana, Sold last 12 months 401 1,173 1,937 834 112 500 514 722 1,280 246 5,177 possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to burn headlamps. Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty • Cameron William Strauss, 27, was charged with possession of schedule I and possession of controlled substance in correctional **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. institution. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. • Mason Thomas Reed Warren, 24, was charged with DWI.

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2 pm – 2 am Friday, August 2 Jessi Stockton Sunday, August 4 (910) 509-3040 Sensi Trails & Sound Destroyer 11 E Salisbury St Friday, August 16 Just Yesterday Near Johnny Mercer’s Pier Saturday, August 17 910.839.3103 · 1610 Pavillion Place · watermansbrewing.com VillaNova 6 Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002 August 1 - August 7, 2019 Lifestyles Wilson Center Announces New Spring Shows

The Wilson Center is pleased to Chanticleer performed 52 con- of lovers who still do not know announce several exciting addi- certs in 23 of the United States, they are meant to be, improb- tions to its upcoming Spring 2020 27 in the San Francisco Bay able travelers, and a celebrity GRiZmas schedule. These new additions Area, and on two European tours, who goes out of her way to win add even more laughter, thrills including Dublin, Wexford, Paris, her place in the firmament while and fun to a schedule which Luxembourg, Budapest, Prague, revealing the depth of her being. in July already offers a wide range of Hannover, Leipzig, Moscow, and Enter the lobby doors of this options for a variety of guests. St. Petersburg. grandiose place and discover Praised by the San Francisco with us the intricately woven 2019 The SpongeBob Musical: Chronicle for its “tonal luxuri- story of these travelers! January 13 & 14, 2020 at 7:30 ance and crisply etched clarity,” p.m. (Tickets starting at $38 plus Chanticleer is known around RAIN: A Tribute to The taxes & fees) the world as “an orchestra of Beatles: April 14, 2020 at 7:30 voices” for its seamless blend of p.m. (Tickets starting at $38 plus A legendary roster of Grammy twelve male voices ranging from taxes and fees) Award® winners. A visionary soprano to bass and its original director and a Tony Award®- interpretations of vocal litera- In celebration of the anniver- winning design team. One of ture—from Renaissance to jazz sary of Abbey Road, RAIN will the world’s most beloved char- acters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The musi- cal The New York Times declares “BRILLIANT!” Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart, and pure theatricality in “a party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast). Explore the depths of theatrical innovation in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, 2018 Best Musical winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards … where the and popular genres, as well as bring the greatest hits of this epic power of optimism really can contemporary composition. recording to life, in addition to save the world! all your early Beatles favorites. Cirque Éloize: HOTEL: March This mind-blowing performance Chanticleer: January 17, 2020 17 & 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. takes you back in time with the at 7:30 p.m. (Tickets starting at (Tickets starting at $29 plus taxes legendary foursome, delivering a $28 plus taxes & fees) & fees) note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing Called “the world’s reign- A fan-favorite, Cirque Éloize the Beatles” (Associated Press). ing male chorus” by The New welcomes you into this timeless Experience the world’s most Yorker, the San Francisco based art deco hotel, a place where iconic band and come celebrate Grammy Award®-winning strangers of all walks of life the best of Abbey Road with meet. HOTEL is the story RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE of a place – a place full of BEATLES. stories. From the Maître d’hôtel, overwhelmed by Tickets for these shows are the events, to the mischie- on sale to the general public at vous maid, to the devoted WilsonCenterTickets.com, and handyman and his insepa- in-person or by phone at Ticket rable dog, Carpette, the Central at the Wilson Center, Returning to play what was one of his favor- hotel’s staff plays witness 910-362-7999, starting at 2 p.m. ite events in 2017, GRiZ hosted his second to the lives of a variety of For more information about ‘GRiZMAS In July’ in Wilmington last week- ensemble Chanticleer celebrated colorful individuals. Through upcoming Wilson Center end, spanning two nights at Greenfield Lake its 40th anniversary in the 2018- dramatic circus arts and acrobat- performances, visit www. Amphitheater 19 season. During that season ics, Cirque Éloize tells the stories WilsonCenterTickets.com. The photos above are from his Friday, July 26 set called ‘Chasing The Golden Hour.’ Emmy Award-Winning “So You Think You Can Dance” Hits The Wilson

So You Think You Can Dance, the 16-time Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall – live on tour. Celebrating its August Music momentous 16th season, members of So You Think You Can Dance’s Top 10 finalists will make their way to Wilmington and The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College on November 5, 2019 Lineup at Jimmy’s as part of Season 16’s So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019. Along with Top 10 finalists, the Season 16 tour lineup will feature two of Dance's All-Stars, who will be announced at a later date. So You Think You Can Dance airs Mondays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.Tickets are on sale to the public For more information, please visit www.WilsonCenterTickets.com and dancelivetour.com. Weekly Activity Calendar

THURSDAY, AUG 1 Buck Hardee Field at Legion Audubon Bird Walk Stadium, 2149 Carolina Audubon NC hosts a walk to view WECT Sounds of Summer Beach Rd. the nesting of black skimmers, CONCERT SERIES 7:05 PM, $7 - $11 Uptown Easy common terns and American Friday Bring your picnics, lawn chairs oystercatchers. and blankets for an evening of Wrightsville Beach (Public fun and music. SUNDAY, AUG 4 Access 43), Jack Parker Blvd. Wrightsville Beach Park Historic Downtown Marketplace 9:00 a.m., FREE 6:30 p.m., FREE An outdoor marketplace that includes artists, crafters, vendors TUESDAY, AUG 6 FRIDAY, AUG 2 and local musicians. Touch Tank Tuesday Bird Hike North Front Street and Red Cross A chance to see what kinds of Halyburton Park Street plant and animals are living in 4099 South 17th Street, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wilmington nearby waters. 9-10:30 AM, Free Fred and Alice Stanb Coastal Summer Music Series at Education Center, Bluewater Grill 309 W. Salisbury St., Airlie Gardens Concert Uptown Easy Wrightsville Beach Bacon Grease Massive Grass Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina Bring your blankets and chairs. Street, Wrightsville Beach 1:00 p.m., FREE Airlie Gardens 4-8 p.m., FREE 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY, AUG 7 26 THU Just Yesterday $3 - $10 MONDAY, AUG 5 Snake & Turtle Feeding 27 FRI Bacon Grease Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Halyburton Park Wilmington Downtown Market 4099 South 17th Street, 28 SAT Animal Behavior Sundown Concert Series Wilmington Offering fresh and local pro- Suggesting Rhythm, a 4 PM, $1 29 SUN Living with Mice | Bloody Mary bar Grateful Dead tribute band duce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, 30 MON Elliott Smith | $2 domestics, $3 wells Ligon-Flynn Parking Lot, 20 Summer Evening Series: herbs, dairy products, meat and South 2nd St. Alligators seafood 31 TUE Slick Mahoneys | $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE Halyburton Park Seawater Lane at the 4099 South 17th Street, 1 WED | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7 Wrightsville Beach municipal Wilmington SATURDAY, AUG 3 grounds 6 PM, $5 FREE LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT Wilmington Sharks baseball 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. vs. Fayetteville SwampDogs 5 A NORTH LUMINA AVE | WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | 910-599-1931