WEDNESDAY TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

The tragedy of September 11 occurred 23 years ago. Considering that most children aren’t fully able to grasp the magnitude of such an event until around the age of 10 to 12, anyone under 33 today likely lacks a firsthand awareness of what life was like before that fateful day.

For many, the world of "before 9/11" is something known only through history books, stories, YouTube videos, and documentaries—not through the personal experience of watching the towers fall, alongside the rest of the world, for the first time.

That experience, however, pales in comparison to what those in New York and New Jersey endured, witnessing the horror unfold in person.

When we say, "9/11: Never forget," perhaps the most important task is to help those too young to remember understand what it was like to see those towers fall for the first time, and how the world changed in an instant.

I recently came across this evening newscast from September 10, 2001. It’s striking to see the concerns of New Yorkers the night before the world changed forever. Let us not forget.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Wrightsville Beach’s Blockade Runner is undergoing a rebranding

• Netflix Show “The Waterfront” Filming in Southport

Wrightsville Beach’s Blockade Runner to Become Trailborn Surf & Sound by 2025

[WECT] The iconic Blockade Runner resort in Wrightsville Beach is undergoing renovations and rebranding as "Trailborn Surf & Sound," reflecting its unique location between the sound and the beach. Planned upgrades include refreshed guestrooms, common areas, dining options, and event spaces, with completion expected in early 2025. The resort will remain open during renovations. More details are available at www.staytrailborn.com.

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Netflix Show “The Waterfront” Filming in Southport

[WECT] Netflix's new show "The Waterfront" is currently filming at Fishy Fishy Cafe in Southport, NC. The city, a frequent film location, benefits from increased tourism and job creation. Many visitors fall in love with Southport after seeing it on screen and even move to the area. Filming boosts local businesses, especially the visitor center and museum, which showcase the city’s connection to popular movies and shows.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Absentee voting delayed in NC as election officials remove RFK Jr.’s name from ballots

• UNCW to test sirens, alert system Sept. 12 @ noon

• UNCW sees record enrollment increase

What you should know:

• Melania Trump suggests that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life could be an inside job

• Francine is likely to make landfall in Louisiana late tonight and into tomorrow carrying a storm surge up to 10 feet & 12 inches of rainfall

What might surprise you

• Cops Are Testing Apple Vision Pro For Use In Surveillance

• Texas Dem smokes bong in campaign ad

National & World News:

• Taiwan Exports to US Surpass China Record to Hit Monthly High

• Prince Andrew ‘refuses to move out of Royal Lodge as he doesn’t want to admit guilt’

• How the iPhone 16 Compares to the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24

To-Do!

✅ Check the web cam at Fishy Fishy cafe to see if you can catch them filing The Waterfront

✅ Watch this New York evening newscast from the night before 9/11

Weather Forecast

Wed 11 Mostly Cloudy | 81°/71° | 11% | ENE 13 mph
Thu 12 Cloudy | 82°/74° | 8% | ENE 15 mph
Fri 13 Showers | 79°/72° | 70% | ENE 15 mph

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Tide Forecast

Wed Sep 11

• 1:08am: 3.27 ft (High Tide)

• 7:21am: 1.00 ft (Low Tide)

• 1:53pm: 4.20 ft (High Tide)

• 8:39pm: 1.24 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Sep 12

• 2:00am: 3.24 ft (High Tide)

• 8:31am: 0.91 ft (Low Tide)

• 2:52pm: 4.29 ft (High Tide)

• 9:40pm: 1.07 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Sep 13

• 3:05am: 3.31 ft (High Tide)

• 9:35am: 0.70 ft (Low Tide)

• 4:00pm: 4.47 ft (High Tide)

• 10:34pm: 0.81 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net