Drone photo of Rodney Reservoir Park from March 2025. (Photo provided by Wilmington Parks & Recreation)

Rodney Reservoir Park set to open late summer

Claudia EstradaCulture, Environment, Headlines, Summer

WILMINGTON — After a series of weather-related construction delays, Wilmington’s long-awaited Rodney Reservoir Park is now expected to open at the end of summer. Originally projected for a May 2025 debut, the park’s opening was pushed back due to more than 90 days of lost construction time during the winter season. City officials now anticipate a late August opening for …

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Wilmington to pay for 20 teens to take drone, virtual reality classes

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Headlines

The city of Wilmington will pay for 20 students to attend drone and virtual reality classes.   The City of Wilmington will pay for 20 teens to complete aerial drone and virtual reality training programs.  In coordination with Drone Workforce Solutions Drone School, 10 area teens will be selected to participate in a 16-week training course on the operation of …