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PCP DEC1: EPA reverses approval of GenX import
IN THIS ISSUE: ILM list of nonstops, NC judges block republican election changes
Good Morning Wilmington!
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WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
RSV cases surge in southeastern North Carolina
Dr. Mandy Cohen testifies on COVID response (2.5 hours)
In today’s PortCityPulse:
EPA reverses approval of Chemours’ plan
ILM nonstops
NC judges block republican election changes
News

EPA reverses approval of Chemours’ plan to import GenX waste
[WECT] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reversed its approval for imports of four million pounds of waste material containing GenX from a Chemours facility in the Netherlands to the Fayetteville Works Plant, Gov. Roy Cooper’s Office announced Wednesday.
This is a big win for the people of New Hanover County and Fayetteville and a big win for Governor Roy Cooper.

ILM Non-stop destinations
Our cozy but rapidly expanding airport offers some great non-stop getaways. Consider these destinations if you’re looking to travel over the holiday or trying to figure out spring break!
ILM Airport offers the following nonstops
Minneapolis (NEW)
Atlanta
Baltimore/Washington - SEASONAL
Boston - SEASONAL
Charlotte
Chicago/O'Hare
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
Minneapolis (NEW)
New Haven
New York/LaGuardia
Newark
Orlando
Philadelphia
Tampa
Washington/National
Wilmington, DE/Philadelphia - SEASONAL
After School spaces are limited and going fast!! Call us today at 910-799-3700 or purchase on our website.

North Carolina trial judges block election board changes made by Republican legislature
[WRAL] North Carolina trial judges have temporarily blocked sections of a new law transferring the authority to appoint election board members from Democratic Governor Roy Cooper to the Republican-dominated General Assembly. The judges issued a preliminary injunction, stating that the changes could harm the governor's constitutional duty to execute laws faithfully. The law, enacted in October, aims to increase the State Board of Elections' membership to eight, appointed by the General Assembly, potentially resulting in a 4-4 split between Democrats and Republicans. While Republicans argue for bipartisan administration, Cooper contends it's a power grab that could hinder early voting access and lead to contested election outcomes. The decision's appeal could impact the 2024 elections in North Carolina. Another legal battle involves Democrats challenging a law tightening early voting rules and eliminating a grace period for absentee ballots.
Don’t Miss
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Surf Forecast
FRI DEC 1
High Tide at 12:16 PM, 4.46 ft
Low Tide at 7:07 PM, 0.49 ft
SAT DEC 2
High Tide at 12:40 AM, 3.75 ft
Low Tide at 6:51 AM, 0.38 ft
High Tide at 1:04 PM, 4.28 ft
Low Tide at 7:51 PM, 0.59 ft
SUN DEC 3
High Tide at 1:32 AM, 3.66 ft
Low Tide at 7:34 AM, 0.50 ft
High Tide at 1:53 PM, 4.13 ft
Low Tide at 8:36 PM, 0.63 ft
provided by Swell Info
Weather Forecast
TODAY PM Showers | 70°/62° | PREC 45% | SSE 11 mph
SAT 02 Showers | 69°/60° | PREC 62% | SSW 7 mph
SUN 03 Showers | 72°/55° | PREC 46% | SW 13 mph
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Tide Forecast
TODAY AM: 2+ ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3 ft - FAIR
SAT AM: 2-3 ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3 ft - CLEAN
SUN AM: 2-3 ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3 ft - FAIR
Provided by Marineweather.net
Live Music
This weekend
TODAY
7:00 PM Live music at Carolina Ale House
7PM: DJ Slim Deluxe @Wilmington Distillery-ILM
7:00 PM A Punk Rock Night at Reggie's @ Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern · ILM
10:00 PM Shadowgrass @ The Palm Room · WB
7:00 PM Friday Night - DJ Slim Deluxe @ ILM Distillery · ILM
10:00 PM The Turkey Buzzards and Joe Kaplow @ Live At Ted's · ILM
SATURDAY
7:00 PM Live music at Carolina Ale House
4PM-8PM Eat, Drink and be Thankful- AYCE Crab Legs with LIVE MUSIC @ The Lazy Pirate - CB
7:00 PM Tropidelic @ Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard - ILM
Thank you for reading PortCityPulse! I hope you have a great weekend and get in some live music. Remember, no newsletter on the weekend but I’ll catch you on Monday …AND if you find this information useful please share it with a friend.