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Over 500 dogs will compete in Wilmington at the Hanover Kennel Club's annual AKC-licensed dog show on Oct.

10 and 11 at Legion Stadium, where visitors can talk with breeders and explore breed showcases (free admission and parking apply).

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar is hosting benefit events on Saturday, Sept.

26 to support blood cancer patients — events at Carolina Beach, Leland, downtown Wilmington, and Surf City will feature live music, raffles, and sales donations to Blood Cancer United.

Leland business owners are expressing concerns that a 13-year-old vision for redeveloping the Village Road commercial district may push out long-standing local shops.

CFCC and local leaders will host the Career Connections fair on Monday, Sept.

28 at the historic Burgaw Train Depot, offering free admission for job seekers and prospective students with networking at 4:30 p.m. and a job fair from 5 to 7 p.m. (veterans are encouraged).

Hoggard Men’s soccer beat Laney 4-1 Tuesday night, giving the Vikings their ninth win and handing the Buccaneers their first loss of the season.

The team will resume conference play Thursday when they travel to West Brunswick.