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New Wilmington Aquatic Center Plans Unveiled

[WECT] A new 135-acre development in Wilmington will feature the Wilmington Aquatic Center (WAC) and the ACCESS Inclusive Recreation Center. The WAC will offer year-round swimming programs, including lessons, therapy, and competitive training in Olympic-sized pools. ACCESS will provide an inclusive sports and fitness facility, promoting health and safety for all abilities. The site, Olsen Farm Recreation Village, will also include trails, green spaces, and gathering areas, addressing critical regional needs for aquatic and accessible recreational facilities.

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New Hanover School Board Debates Policies, Budget, and Leadership

[QWHQR] The New Hanover County School Board welcomed three new members, appointed a Republican chair and vice-chair in bipartisan votes, and discussed the search for a permanent superintendent. Topics included budget planning, student and teacher advocacy for diverse representation and school safety, and a partnership with Voyage, a nonprofit providing health workers to select schools. Debate over Voyage's DEI focus sparked disagreement. The board plans a January work session for superintendent selection and will continue discussions on funding and policies impacting education.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Leland man arrested for firing at vehicles and kidnapping Uber driver

• Sneads Ferry man arrested for alleged child sex crimes

Western North Carolina:

• FEMA apologizes after failing to deliver promised trailers to Helene survivors in North Carolina

• Christmas in Chimney Rock Village will reopen for one day only

What you should know:

• Biden Discussing Preemptive Pardons

• Donald Trump congratulates Bitcoiners on $100,000 BTC

What might surprise you

• Wealthy Americans Now Paying for Their Own Personal Fire Hydrants

• Muhammad most popular boys' baby name in England and Wales

• Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

National & World News:

• Tesla tells workers on Cybertruck line no 'need to report to work' for the next 3 days

• France in political crisis as PM ousted

Weather Forecast

Today Partly Cloudy/Wind | 62°/28° | 0% | WNW 26 mph
Fri 06 Sunny | 45°/27° | 0% | NNW 12 mph
Sat 07 Sunny | 50°/35° | 0% | WNW 7 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thu Dec 5
10:00am: 4.42 ft (High Tide)
4:20pm: 0.26 ft (Low Tide)
10:23pm: 3.25 ft (High Tide)

Fri Dec 6
4:08am: 0.30 ft (Low Tide)
10:51am: 4.34 ft (High Tide)
5:13pm: 0.25 ft (Low Tide)
11:18pm: 3.39 ft (High Tide)

Sat Dec 7
5:12am: 0.43 ft (Low Tide)
11:41am: 4.23 ft (High Tide)
6:13pm: 0.15 ft (Low Tide)

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