Morning Notes for Oct. 28: City Hall, County, Today and this week

Weather alert

• Atlantic Coast at Johnnie Mercers Pier at Wrightsville Beach (MLLW): minor flood stage Observed 6.46 ft (minor) at 2026-10-28T13:30:00Z; forecast 6.3 ft (minor) at 2026-10-28T14:00:00Z. (National Weather Service)
• Cape Fear River at Wilmington (IN MLLW): forecast minor flood stage Observed 4.67 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-10-28T13:36:00Z; forecast 5.8 ft (minor) at 2026-10-28T15:00:00Z. (National Weather Service) Weather: Today: Mostly sunny, 77°F. Tonight: Partly cloudy, 60°F. Thursday: Sunny, 78°F. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, 57°F. (NWS forecast)

City Hall

• Greater Downtown Plan Receives APA Engagement Award The American Planning Association (APA) North Carolina Chapter recognized the City's Greater Downtown Plan during its annual Fall Conference. (City of Wilmington)

County

• New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees Applications must be submitted by November 20 in order to be considered at the December 7 Board of Commissioners meeting. (New Hanover County)
• New emergency planning zones for Brunswick Nuclear Plant go into effect this November Residents and businesses in the 10-mile radius around the nuclear plant can check Duke Energy’s website for their new zone number starting November 2. (New Hanover County)

Today and this week

• Wilmington Tree Commission 28 Oct 2026 The Wilmington Tree Commission generally meets the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. No meetings are scheduled for July and December. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Geri Fit Classes at Maides Park 28 Oct 2026 Class participants are seated while using a set of light dumbbells. This class rebuilds strength (for those 60 years of age and older) that has been lost through the ag (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Adult Fit at Maides Park 29 Oct 2026 This class provides light exercise, incorporating yoga, light weights, and body weight exercises, for those 55 years of age and older. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Stitches & Loops Crochet Class 29 Oct 2026 Every week the Davis Center will host crochet classes, open to anyone looking to learn a new hobby. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Fitness on the Riverwalk 29 Oct 2026 In partnership with Going Fit, the City is hosting four free fitness classes on the Riverwalk. No registration is required. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• City of Wilmington Mulch Giveaway Program 30 Oct 2026 The City of Wilmington is launching a mulch giveaway program to distribute excess wood chips generated from urban forestry operations to the general public. The events (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Kayaking Adventures at Halyburton 30 Oct 2026 Explore local waterways by kayak while discovering the area's natural beauty, unique ecosystems, history, and abundant wildlife. These guided adventures offer a fun and (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Come Dressed In Costume & Get a Prize! 30 Oct 2026 Come to play at Fit For Fun in your costume and receive a special surprise at check in! (City of Wilmington calendar) Morning Notes 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.