WILMINGTON — Local veterans’ organizations led the way as Wilmington held its annual Memorial Day parade followed by the service at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Residents lined the streets during the procession, with many heading to the cemetery afterward.

World War II veteran Lawson Adkins was honored as grand marshal.

City Councilman Jonathan McKay served as the keynote speaker.

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