Good morning, Leland.

The New Hanover County Public Library invites the public to join an 1898 Wilmington Coup d’État lecture and panel discussion on Oct.

24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pine Valley Library + award-winning students will share insights on Black Wilmington resilience and local history education.

High school students from New Hanover and Pender counties pitched business ideas at the Genesis Block Foundation’s second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Competition on Friday at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station Building (an event that builds youth confidence and highlights local talent) as judges offered feedback.

Sherman, a 4-year-old poodle mix from Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, is recovering in his foster home and awaits a foster-to-adopt placement.

The 16-pound pup was found as a stray and is receiving care to build strength for his next adventure.

The IRONMAN 70.3 NC triathlon is underway at Wrightsville Beach today, where 3,500 athletes complete a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run finishing in downtown Wilmington, which boosts local hotels + restaurants and vendors + shops across the area.