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Found passport at Riverwalk near Cape Fear River

I was strolling along the Wilmington Riverwalk by the Cape Fear River around 4:30 p.m. today when I spotted a passport lying on a bench near the railing. It's a blue passport with a gold crest, a little worn at the edges but otherwise intact. I can only imagine the chaos this must be causing the owner, so I picked it up and held onto it here for safety. If this belongs to you, I hope you see this and can claim it through the site soon.

near the Wilmington Public Library 1 day ago
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Lost remote controls near Riverwalk, Wilmington

I was winding down after a long day and turning on the TV when I realized the remotes were missing. Around 7:15 p.m. yesterday, they disappeared from the coffee table in my apartment on Market Street, just a block from the Riverwalk. One remote is charcoal gray with a glowing red power button; the other is a black universal remote with a cracked battery door. I rely on them to unwind after work, and I’m hoping they turn up soon.

near the Riverwalk on Market Street 4 days ago
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Found chokers along Wilmington Riverwalk

On Saturday around 8:15 PM, I found a small bundle of chokers wedged under a bench along the Wilmington Riverwalk near Thalian Hall. One choker has a tiny silver pendant, while the others are simple black cords with different charms. The river breeze and the glow from Front Street lamps made the moment feel oddly peaceful, and I felt it right to keep them safe until someone can claim them. I posted here so the owner can identify them through the site.

Riverwalk near Thalian Hall 5 days ago
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Lost: Avians near Riverfront Park

I was leaving Riverwalk at about 3:30 PM yesterday, and my aviants—two small parakeets with bright green and yellow feathers—slipped from their travel cage and shot toward the Cape Fear River breeze in Wilmington. I chased along the boardwalk past the Riverwalk gazebo and the old boat dock, calling their names, but they vanished into the live oaks near the Riverfront Farmers Market. They’re more than pets to me; they’re a reminder of a tough year and the quiet joy they bring when I’m stressed. I’d be grateful for any sighting that helps bring them home.

near Riverwalk by Cape Fear Riverfront Park 6 days ago
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Lost: Chairs in Wilmington, NC

I was loading groceries from my car on Dock Street near the Riverwalk around 4:10 p.m. on Friday when I set the chairs on the curb for a moment. A gust blew through and they vanished. They’re a simple wooden set with blue cushions, the kind I inherited from my grandmother and used for weekend cookouts on Oak Street. I walked back along Front Street toward Thalian Hall, then down Market Street toward Cape Fear Community College, hoping someone nearby might have seen them. They’re more than furniture; they feel like a link to home, and I’d give anything to have them back.

Dock Street near the Riverwalk 15 days ago
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Found paintings in Wilmington, NC

I was out for a stroll along the Riverwalk by Water Street around 6:45 p.m. last Saturday when I spotted two framed paintings leaning against a bench near the Cape Fear River. One shows a seaside lighthouse and the other a stormy sea, both with ornate, slightly chipped gold frames. I picked them up and set them on the bench, hoping the owner would see this posting and claim them. It makes me sad to think someone else might be searching for these, and I’m glad I could help by starting this record. I’ll keep them protected here on the site until the rightful owner reaches out.

near Cape Fear Riverfront Park, Water Street 23 days ago

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