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Sunset Beach’s Mazematician: Master of Sand Puzzles

[Spectrum 1] In Sunset Beach, N.C., a unique summer tradition emerges as "The Mazematician," Aaron Gutknecht, creates intricate mazes in the sand. Gutknecht, who has been drawing mazes on the beach since 2001, designs these puzzles on the spot, challenging beachgoers to navigate their twists and turns. Working against the tide, his mazes are a hit, bringing joy and intrigue to visitors who engage with his creations, free of technology and full of fun.

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N.C. Secures $1.1 Billion for Affordable Apartments in 25 Counties

[NC Newsline] The N.C. Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) is set to develop $1.1 billion in affordable apartments across 25 counties, thanks to federal tax credits and financing awards. The initiative will create 4,211 affordable units, including options for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. This effort is part of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a crucial tool in addressing the state's housing affordability crisis, where nearly half of renters are cost-burdened.

James A Walker Apartments, a 37-unit project in New Hanover County is one of the many projects in NC to receive funding.

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UNC’s Ackland Museum Offers EnChroma Glasses for Color-Blind Visitors

[UNC Chapel Hill] UNC-Chapel Hill's Ackland Art Museum now offers EnChroma glasses for color-blind visitors, making it the first museum in North Carolina to provide this resource. These glasses enhance the color experience for those with red-green color blindness, allowing them to fully appreciate the museum's vibrant art. Visitors can reserve the glasses for free on the museum's website. Additionally, the museum has introduced an audio resource that guides listeners through the art galleries.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Charlotte elementary bus driver accused of driving impaired with 20 students on board

What you should know:

• The Tennessee Star Releases 'Manifesto' Left by Transgender Covenant School Killer Audrey Hale

What might surprise you

• Monkeys give secret names to each other just like humans

National & World News:

• Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history

• Nonpartisan Political Report shifts North Carolina toward Harris

• Toyota recalls 43,000 Sequoia Hybrids due to potential tow hitch issue

• Florida real estate crisis revealed as desperate residents flee

To-Do!

✅ Go watch the dogs swim at Robert Strange Park or take your dog for a swim - Today: (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

✅ Check out this gator that’s been seen crossing a road in Surf City

✅ Register for extras opportunities for the Netflix series “The Waterfront”

Weather Forecast

Wed 04 Partly Cloudy | 83°/72° | 24% | NE 18 mph
Thu 05 Showers | 81°/71° | 69% | NE 14 mph
Fri 06 Showers | 81°/72° | 58% | NE 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Wed Sep 4

• 2:47am: 0.34 ft (Low Tide)

• 8:51am: 4.32 ft (High Tide)

• 2:57pm: 0.41 ft (Low Tide)

• 9:05pm: 4.26 ft (High Tide)

Thu Sep 5

• 3:18am: 0.34 ft (Low Tide)

• 9:31am: 4.33 ft (High Tide)

• 3:33pm: 0.52 ft (Low Tide)

• 9:42pm: 4.07 ft (High Tide)

Fri Sep 6

• 3:48am: 0.41 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:11am: 4.29 ft (High Tide)

• 4:08pm: 0.67 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:20pm: 3.86 ft (High Tide)Provided by Marineweather.net