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See Below for Press Coverage of WAC:

Wilma Magazine, Spring 2025: Cover Article About Olympian and WAC Spokesperson, Kathleen Baker

https://www.wilmamag.com/gold-getter/

Port City Daily

https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2024/12/10/mini-olympic-like-village-pool-and-rec-center-planned-in-time-for-2028-summer-games/

WilmingtonBiz

https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/more_news/2024/12/05/a_first_look_at_a_planned_aquatic_center_and_recreation_village/26166

WECT News 6 

https://www.wect.com/2024/12/05/aquatic-center-inclusive-recreational-space-be-heart-new-olsen-farm-recreation-village/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/mindandbody/nonprofits-plan-to-build-135-acre-inclusive-recreation-center/ar-AA1vsMLL

WWAY 3 

https://www.wwaytv3.com/135-acre-aquatic-sports-complex-coming-to-wilmington/

Wilmington StarNews

Front Page, Jan 4, 2025, "Concerts, hotel among plans for area sports complex" by Daniel Sheehan

Front Page, Dec 9, 2024, "2 Sports Recreation Centers Coming Olsen Farm Recreation Village will be home to WAC and ACCESS" by Daniel Sheehan

StarNews Article on msn.com

Dec 30, 2024: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/a-sports-complex-in-new-hanover-to-include-major-swim-center-and-recreation-village/ar-AA1vk9Dg

StarNews Article on yahoo!sports

Dec 5, 2024: https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-complex-hanover-major-swim-120408743.html

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