Lost & found seasonal items in Eastern NC

Lost: Holiday decorations in Eastern NC

I was bringing in the last strand of red-and-gold holiday lights at 7:15 PM on December 3, 2025. A gust knocked the boxes from my hands and they spilled across the curb near the Oakridge Townhomes on Pine Street, just off Market Street, in Wilmington. Inside were a few handmade ornaments from my grandmother and a mismatched set that makes our tree look imperfectly perfect. I spent the next hour walking the lot, heart sinking, hoping someone picked them up and would return them to their rightful place.