Good morning, Leland.

UNCW Kenan Auditorium will present National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark, where explorer Babak Tafreshi will show photos and videos of the night sky and wildlife.

The event takes place Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are available online or via the box office).

Incumbent Steve Gainey faces challenger Brian D.

Rupp in the Brunswick County Board of Education District 5 race as in-person early voting is scheduled Oct. 15 – Oct. 31, with absentee ballots requested by Oct. 20 and Election Day on Nov. 3.

Susanne Duncan and Paige Morgan are running for Brunswick County Board of Education District 3 (a key local race); in-person early voting begins Oct.

15 and absentee ballots must be requested by Oct. 20 ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Hurricane Isaias has grown into a major storm and although North Carolina is outside its direct path, Wilmington residents can expect heavy rain + gusty winds, minor tidal flooding and isolated tornadoes over the weekend.

Local officials advise caution as conditions may lead to downed trees and power lines.

North Carolina’s new law suspends the 41‑cent per gallon fuel tax today until Nov.

30 to ease pump prices and give farmers extra flexibility for using dyed diesel — while keeping funding for road and bridge projects.

West Brunswick rallied from an early deficit to defeat New Hanover 26-21 in a high school football game in Wilmington—snapping its losing streak.

Quarterback Kyle Floyd led the Trojans with key plays that shifted the momentum in the second half.

On Friday night, the Ashley Screaming Eagles beat the North Brunswick Scorpions 34-14 in their second conference game away & a key interception by Oliver Hartzer helped sustain their lead.