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IN THIS ISSUE: Are the new election laws unconstitutional? | Residents wary of insurance hikes

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
January 24, 2024

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Good Morning Wilmington!

Some bombshell news as Trump wins GOP Primary in New Hampshire and top Republican, Jeff DeWit, caught on audio trying attempting to bribe Kari Lake to quit senate race!

Now on to it–

National News:

Local News:

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • Tree giveaway this Saturday

  • NC Election Law Amendments in flux

  • Residents wary of insurance hike

News

Get Ready to Green Your Space: Cape Fear Trees Alliance Announces Tree Giveaway

[WECT] The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees plans a tree giveaway of 500 3-gallon trees on January 27 at Robert Strange Park in Wilmington. The available species include American Elm, Brandywine Maple, and Sweetbay Magnolia. A separate tree planting event is scheduled for February 10, with volunteers planting 60-80 trees near the park. Both events are funded by grants from the Arbor Day Foundation and Truist Financial, aiming to enhance the urban greenery in Wilmington.

Unconstitutional Cloud Looms Over NC Election Law Amendments

[WECT] A federal judge ruled that recent changes to North Carolina's election laws, enacted by Republican state lawmakers, are likely unconstitutional and should be halted before implementation. The contested rules, primarily affecting same-day registration during early voting, could impact the upcoming elections. GOP leaders have the option to appeal the decision.

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Cape Fear Towns Wary of 99.4% Proposed Homeowners Insurance Hike

[WWAY] Several Cape Fear towns voice concerns about a proposed 99.4% homeowners insurance hike filed by the North Carolina Rate Bureau. The first rate increase since 2020, companies cite inflation and severe weather as reasons. Sunset Beach officials warn it may force residents to leave, especially those on fixed incomes. Brunswick County is asking for public comments on the hike to be submitted for consideration in the town council's February meeting.

If the insurance rate hikes are approved, homeowners could see the change in what they pay by Aug. 1.

But currently, they’re still in the public comment period. That lasts until Feb. 2. The Department of Insurance says you can send it a letter or contact it by email.

Don’t Miss

Music Community Meetup

TODAY 7PM @Mad Katz
Calling all Creatives! The Voice & Pen team wants to hear from YOU about what kind of workshops and resources you'd like to see this year! Come hang and network and be part of creating our programming for 2024!.

Ayurveda: Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn

THUR JAN 25 @Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Bring your lunch and join us at the Garden for a lunchtime learning opportunity! Feed Your Mind is a chance to get out of the office (or house) and experience presentations by local experts in a variety of health and wellness modalities.-$10

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She needs a family that is really active (goes hiking, long walks, runs, etc). She has been overall one bouncy girl here at the shelter that is just the life of the party.

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Weather Forecast

WED 24 Cloudy | 64°/56° | PREC 16% | SE 10 mph
THU 25 Mostly Cloudy | 67°/59° | PREC 20% | S 10 mph
FRI 26 Showers | 68°/57° | PREC 55% | SSW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

  • Wed Jan 24

    • 6:17am 4.15 ft High Tide

    • 12:52pm -0.05 ft Low Tide

    • 6:31pm 3.22 ft High Tide

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    • 12:34am -0.42 ft Low Tide

    • 6:58am 4.15 ft High Tide

    • 1:31pm -0.12 ft Low Tide

    • 7:13pm 3.29 ft High Tide

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    • 1:17am -0.42 ft Low Tide

    • 7:37am 4.09 ft High Tide

    • 2:05pm -0.17 ft Low Tide

    • 7:54pm 3.33 ft High Tide

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