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Registration is open for Brunswick Partnership for Housing’s Sleep Out Brunswick fundraiser, a poverty simulation where participants will sleep in tents, cardboard boxes or cars to raise funds and awareness about homelessness.

The event runs from 5 p.m. Oct. 16 to 8 a.m. Oct. 17 at Brunswick Community College’s Alan Holden Public Safety Building in Bolivia (off-site participation is available from Sept. 16).

A 6-month-old Labrador retriever mix named Eagle is seeking a home as Paws Place Dog Rescue prepares to begin building a storm shelter on its Brunswick County property to protect dogs during severe weather.

Two of his brothers are also available for adoption.

A national TV series will feature Friends of Jaclyn Foundation + a nonprofit inspired by an Oak Island cancer survivor + premiering tonight at 9 p.m. on The CW, following the foundation's Route 66 journey and a watch party at Paul's Cafe on Oak Island.

On Monday, a contractor struck an 8-inch sewer main near Mill Pond Road in Sunset Beach, spilling about 8,800 gallons of untreated wastewater into a Calabash River tributary, and repair crews fixed the line by 7 p.m. while water testing continues.

Laney Buccaneers fell to Northside Jacksonville 28-7 Tuesday night as Northside rallied in the second half with three touchdowns after Laney’s early lead.

The Buccaneers, now 1-3, will host West Brunswick Friday night — a key conference match.

Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley visited Wilmington on Tuesday at Cinespace Studios to show support for the film industry and discuss changes to the film incentive program; officials said the sector brought millions in spending (with nearly 60 productions in 2024) and created thousands of jobs.

High school football teams wrapped up week 4 as the Laney Buccaneers recorded their first win + South Columbus earned a walk-off overtime victory.

Fans can check out the 5th Quarter every Friday at 11 for highlights + scores from Cape Fear.

Laney High School was named Team of the Week after beating South Central 45 to 42 and prepares to host Jacksonville’s Northside High School today to make up for a canceled game — the team will receive the accolade weekly at 6 p.m.