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UNCW pausing Razor Walker Awards following year of controversy

[WECT] UNCW's Razor Walker Awards, an annual recognition for commitment to the state's children presented by the Watson College of Education, will be on hiatus for the 2024 cycle. The university cites a need to review and potentially reimagine the award's processes and procedures based on input from faculty, staff, and the Chancellor's Cabinet. This decision follows controversy during the previous awards, where Senator Michael Lee's recognition sparked protests due to his support for the "Parent’s Bill of Rights." A committee will be formed in the spring semester to assess the awards. The dean of Watson College of Education, Dr. Van Dempsey, departed shortly after the contentious ceremony.

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Watch A Biltmore Christmas Tonight @ 10PM on the Hallmark Channel

[HALLMARK CHANNEL] A Biltmore Christmas, a Hallmark holiday film, centers around Lucy Hardgrove, a screenwriter tasked with remaking a classic Christmas movie filmed at the historic Biltmore House in 1947. When the studio disapproves of Lucy's altered ending, she visits the Biltmore Estate for inspiration and unexpectedly discovers a time-traveling ability linked to an hourglass. Transported to the 1947 movie set, she bonds with Jack Huston, one of the stars, jeopardizing the film's production. To set things right and safeguard the future, Lucy must navigate the challenges of the past. Filmed entirely at the Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina, the movie blends romance, time travel, and the charm of the iconic location to create a festive, nostalgic experience for viewers.

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Missed Enchanted Airlie tickets? Try these Wilmington-area holiday lights

1. The Southern Lights

   • Date: Ongoing until Saturday, Dec. 23

   • Location: The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina

   • Details: A collaborative masterpiece with Patriot Illumination, featuring holiday characters, walk-through lights, firepits, wood-fired pizza, food trucks, and more.

   • Ticket Reservations: Link

2. 'All is Bright' at Poplar Grove Plantation

   • Date: Nov. 24 - Dec. 23

   • Location: Poplar Grove Plantation (New Hanover/Pender County Line)

   • Hours: 5-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday

   • Details: Lit up and decorated for the holidays, Santa visits, pet-friendly night on Dec. 10 with a costume contest, and photos with Santa.

   • Tickets: Start at $10 with package deals available

   • Details: PoplarGrove.org

3. Leland in Lights at Founders Park

   • Date: Ongoing until Jan. 2

   • Location: Founders Park, Leland

   • Details: Despite renovations, leashed dogs allowed, no alcohol.

   • Information: Leland in Lights Holiday Events

4. Lake Linda's CHRISTmas Lights

   • Date: Nov. 23 - Jan. 1

   • Location: 218 Old House Road, Hampstead

   • Details: Drive-through display off U.S. 17 near Surf City. Nonprofit accepting donations for charities including Toys for Tots and Autism Support and Programs.

5. Greater Topsail Area Flotilla and Christmas Market

   • Date: Saturday, Dec. 9

   • Location: Soundside Park, 517 Roland Ave., Surf City

   • Details: Third annual flotilla arriving at 6 p.m. (weather permitting), Christmas Market opening at noon, Santa and Mrs. Claus available for photos from 3-6 p.m., music by Fryd on the Boat band.

Surf Forecast

THU AM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN | PM: 0-1 ft - CLEAN
FRI AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN
SAT AM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN | PM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN

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Weather Forecast

THU 07 Sunny | 55°/42° | PREC 2% | WNW 9 mph
FRI 08 Mostly Cloudy | 65°/51° | PREC 2% | WSW 9 mph
SAT 09 Partly Cloudy | 69°/60° | PREC 18% | S 6 mph

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Tide Forecast

THU DEC 7

• High Tide at 4:59 AM, 3.87 ft

• Low Tide at 11:23 AM, 0.61 ft

• High Tide at 5:10 PM, 3.83 ft

• Low Tide at 11:44 PM, 0.36 ft

FRI DEC 8

• High Tide at 5:49 AM, 4.05 ft

• Low Tide at 12:20 PM, 0.53 ft

• High Tide at 5:59 PM, 3.82 ft

SAT DEC 9

• Low Tide at 12:31 AM, 0.26 ft

• High Tide at 6:37 AM, 4.24 ft

• Low Tide at 1:14 PM, 0.43 ft

• High Tide at 6:47 PM, 3.84 ft

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