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Good morning Wilmington!

According to Phil the groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA, we are in for six more weeks of winter weather. Nobody in Wilmington is happier about this than Jason and Kayse Beasley, the owners of Pickle & Taps!

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Federal PFAS Regulation Pulled

• Roy Williams & Verizon Erase $10M in Debt for WNC Storm Survivors

Federal PFAS Regulation Pulled, Leaving NC to Tackle Contamination Alone

[WECT] A Trump Administration decision has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have limited industrial PFAS discharges into waterways, shifting the burden of cleanup onto local and state governments. The move impacts Southeast North Carolina, where PFAS contamination has been a major concern due to years of chemical dumping into the Cape Fear River by Chemours and DuPont. Experts warn of the health risks tied to PFAS exposure, while advocates stress the need for urgent action. The NC Department of Environmental Quality is now reviewing the federal decision and working with policymakers to address contamination at the source.

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Roy Williams & Verizon Erase $10M in Debt for WNC Storm Survivors

[WCNC] Legendary Tar Heels coach Roy Williams and Verizon are teaming up to erase $10 million in debt for 6,500 western North Carolina families affected by Hurricane Helene. Partnering with ForgiveCo, Verizon is relieving consumer debt with no action required from beneficiaries. Williams personally called some recipients, calling the initiative a reminder of resilience and community support. This effort builds on Verizon’s previous $400,000 donation to United Way after the storm.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Portions of Riverwalk to close for repairs

• Former lieutenant governor Mark Robinson dropping lawsuit against CNN

• Fort Fisher Aquarium welcomes two otters

Western North Carolina:

• Gov. Stein unveils $30M plan to help small business recovery after Helene

What you should know:

• Medical plane crashes in Northeast Philly

• Emergency crews declared a level 2 hazmats situation after a massive fire has broken out at the Martinez refinery plant

• Mexico vows retaliation to Trump tariffs

• United flight catches fire during takeoff in Texas

•  China building world's largest military command center

• Stranded NASA astronaut says she's lost ability to perform vital bodily functions

• Trump Purges FBI Agents - Including 20 Heads of Field Offices

What might surprise you:

• Bay Area singles lining up to pay $1M for dating service

• Ed Dept employees placed on leave for attending diversity training

National & World News:

• Interim U.S. attorney fires more than 2 dozen Jan. 6 prosecutors in D.C.

• FBI Agents Involved In Trump Cases Escorted Out of Offices in Friday Night Purge

• Over 90% of U.S. airport towers are understaffed, data shows

• US military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State in Somalia

• Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified

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Weather Forecast

Mon 03: Mostly Sunny | 61° / 49° | 12% | W 8 mph
Tue 04: Mostly Sunny | 70° / 48° | 8% | WNW 9 mph
Wed 05: Cloudy | 57° / 51° | 24% | ENE 13 mph

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Tide Forecast

Monday, February 3

• 4:45 AM: -0.30 ft (Low Tide)

• 10:57 AM: 3.80 ft (High Tide)

• 5:04 PM: -0.67 ft (Low Tide)

• 11:29 PM: 4.13 ft (High Tide)

Tuesday, February 4

• 5:54 AM: -0.04 ft (Low Tide)

• 11:49 AM: 3.51 ft (High Tide)

• 6:04 PM: -0.51 ft (Low Tide)

Wednesday, February 5

• 12:25 AM: 4.10 ft (High Tide)

• 7:09 AM: 0.11 ft (Low Tide)

• 12:44 PM: 3.24 ft (High Tide)

• 7:09 PM: -0.41 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net