Morning Notes for Oct. 30: City Hall, County, Today and this week

Weather alert

• Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 3:27AM EDT until October 30 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC * WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE…The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN (National Weather Service)
• Atlantic Coast at Johnnie Mercers Pier at Wrightsville Beach (MLLW): forecast minor flood stage Observed 3.58 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-10-30T12:06:00Z; forecast 6.3 ft (minor) at 2026-10-30T15:00:00Z. (National Weather Service) Weather: Today: Sunny, 80°F. Tonight: Mostly clear, 57°F. Saturday: Mostly sunny, 72°F. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, 54°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

• Board of Elections Notice of Special Meetings – Week of November 2, 2026 The New Hanover County Board of Elections will hold two meetings in the week of November 2, 2026, in the Multipurpose Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 226 Governme (New Hanover County)
• New Hanover County offering public viewing space for 2026 election results Doors to Government Center will open at 7 p.m. with the viewing area set up in Conference Rooms 136 and 137 off the main lobby. (New Hanover County)

Today and this week

• 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)
• Little Explorers 30 Oct 2026 Get to know some of the animals that migrate and learn all about why animals make these seasonal journeys through games, crafts, and other outdoor activities $3/person. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Pumpkin Carving 31 Oct 2026 Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin carving and themed nature activities before trick-or-treating! Admission will include a pumpkin for each participant to carve. Avail (City of Wilmington calendar)
• City Council Agenda Briefing 02 Nov 2026 City Council agenda briefings are generally held the Monday prior to regular City Council meetings inside Council Chambers at City Hall, unless otherwise designated. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• Crafting at Maides 02 Nov 2026 On the first and third Mondays of each month, adults can create crafts at the Davis Center. (City of Wilmington calendar)
• STEM & Stories 03 Nov 2026 Join Ms. Shawna in the art room for 15 minutes of playful exploration! Experience imaginative play, sensory learning, fine motor fun, storytelling and movement activiti (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.