WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Nearly 30 plants will be added Wednesday afternoon in a new streetside rain garden on Ann Street, near the intersection of Ann and Ninth.

After school students and staff from the MLK Community Center and neighborhood residents will join NC State University staff in the planting process.

According to a news release, the rain garden will temporarily hold and filter stormwater runoff to remove pollutants and reduce flooding in Burnt Mill Creek.

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - WAVE Transit representatives say they are having a hard time paying their bills. Monday, New Hanover County Commissioners voted in favor of loaning the company money to hopefully keep the bus service running smoothly.

WAVE representatives said they have cash flow problems, the federal and state governments reimburse WAVE for most purchases, but the transit authority says they need the money to spend in the first place.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Finding fun for family and friends shouldn't be too much of a challenge as the Azalea Festival activity options are far and wide-- offering a little bit of everything.

Cole Bros. Big Top Circus

The Cole Bros. Big Top Circus is a popular Azalea event year after year. This time around you can expect to see acrobats, clowns, tigers, elephants and even a woman who swings from her hair. Also, who can turn down checking out the camels motorcycle maniacs, trapeze artists and the of course the human cannonball.

The two hour event is considered to be the world's largest circus show under the big top and if you'd like to attend here are some details.

Location: Wilmington International Airport