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Wilmington’s Holly Tree Club to Become Pickleball and Golf Hub

[Wilmington Biz] Mike Harms plans to transform Wilmington's Holly Tree Racquet Club into "The Club at Midtown," featuring 27 pickleball courts, a simulated golf driving range, and a restaurant. The project includes both indoor and outdoor facilities, with phase one set to open this spring. A rezoning request for part of the property is pending, with some opposition from current tennis enthusiasts. Despite the pushback, Harms aims to tap into the growing popularity of pickleball.

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Local Chef Triumphs on “Chopped” with Alligator Dish

[WWAY] Wilmington chef Nick Chavez won an episode of Food Network's "Chopped," where he showcased his culinary creativity with challenging ingredients like a skinned alligator. Chavez, co-owner of "The Dough House," described the experience as a dream come true, reigniting his passion for cooking. With his prize money, he plans to invest in a new business venture in Wilmington.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor Obi Ndefo dies - RIP Obi

• Local AT&T employees protest working conditions

• Treasury Secretary Yellen will visit Raleigh today

• Three hospitalized with West Nile virus in Columbus County, NC since mid-July

What you should know:

• Georgia school shooting: 14-year-old suspect, 2 students, 2 teachers killed; 9 hospitalized

What might surprise you

• The temperature in Phoenix Arizona has reached 100º for a record 100^th straight day

National & World News:

• Former aide to NY Governor Hochul charged with acting as a Chinese agent

• The US Navy Is Going All In on Starlink

• Macron's impeachment initiated by far-left in France

• 𝕏 launches SmartTV APP to compete with YouTube

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 Star New’s article featuring Downtown Riverfest through the years

Weather Forecast

Thu 05 Mostly Cloudy | 83°/68° | 7% | NNE 14 mph
Fri 06 Partly Cloudy | 84°/72° | 15% | NE 10 mph
Sat 07 Rain | 79°/68° | 82% | N 8 mph

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Tide Forecast

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)

Sat Sep 7

• 4:18am: 0.53 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:52am: 4.23 ft (High Tide)

• 4:45pm: 0.85 ft (Low Tide)

• 11:00pm: 3.66 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net