Nov. 5: 10 items from Wilmington's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.

Weather alert

  • Cape Fear River at Wilmington (IN MLLW): forecast action flood stage Observed 4.68 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-11-05T23:00:00Z; forecast 5.2 ft (action) at 2026-11-08T14:00:00Z. (National Weather Service) Weather: Tonight: Mostly cloudy, 67°F. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, 78°F. Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms then mostly cloudy, 57°F. Saturday: Sunny, 71°F. (NWS forecast)

Today and this week

  • Free Friday Bird Hikes 06 Nov 2026 Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around the park on the first Friday of the month. These walks are for beginner birders, and all experience levels a (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Preschool Pumpkin Hunt 06 Nov 2026 Enjoy indoor fall-themed activities, learn about pumpkins, and participate in a pumpkin-themed egg hunt. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Celebrate Downtown: People, Projects, and Plans for the Future 06 Nov 2026 This fall festive event will feature downtown project updates, City staff available to answer questions, food trucks, a movie on the lawn, and more. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Zumba at Maides Park 07 Nov 2026 Zumba is a high-energy fitness class that combines dance and aerobic exercise set to upbeat music from around the world. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Veteran's Parade 07 Nov 2026 Southeast North Carolina invites you to the annual Veterans Parade. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Clean Energy Advisory Committee 09 Nov 2026 Clean Energy Advisory Committee meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Teen Open Studio Art 09 Nov 2026 Join us for this FREE open studio art class. We provide the supplies, you bring the inspiration! (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • 1898 Wreath Laying Ceremony 10 Nov 2026 The 1898 Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to honor the memory of those affected by the 1898 Wilmington coup and massacre. (City of Wilmington calendar) The Daily Debrief is a daily digest of what Wilmington’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.