TUESDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

Are you wondering about the quality and competency of FEMA’s response in Western North Carolina? You might want to watch FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell testimony today at 2PM on C-Span

These three serious events recently occurred:

• In a first, Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S. long-range weapons

• Russia vows response if Ukraine uses US long-range missiles to hit its territory

• Moscow says Ukraine fired US-supplied long range missiles into Russia

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Firefighters Sharpen Skills at Cape Fear Community College Training

• Award-Winning Al’s Burger Shack Opens in Leland

Firefighters Sharpen Skills at Cape Fear Community College Training

[WECT] Firefighters from across North Carolina honed life-saving skills during hands-on training at Cape Fear Community College, hosted by the Wilmington Professionals Firefighter Association. The sessions covered essential techniques like forcible entry, ventilation, and search-and-rescue. Battalion Chief Greg Fix emphasized the importance of preparation, teamwork, and the mission to save lives. Proceeds from the event benefit local charities, supporting the community.

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Award-Winning Al’s Burger Shack Opens in Leland

[Port City Daily] Al’s Burger Shack, voted “Best Burger in America” by TripAdvisor in 2018, opens its third location in Leland on Wednesday at 556 Leland Town Center Dr. The Chapel Hill favorite will offer its signature fresh-pattied burgers, homemade toppings, and house-made sauces alongside fries, tots, milkshakes, and beer. The new spot features a patio with picnic tables and cornhole, with a grand opening and fundraiser planned for December.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office K9s gifted body armor

• Wilmington City Manager Tony Caudle announces planned retirement in 2025

• One tree hill actor, Paul Teal, died of pancreatic cancer at age 35 

• Lottery player wins $500 — then scores life-changing prize in NC.

Western North Carolina:

• Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene

• Yancey County Schools are back after over 7 weeks out due to the impacts of Helene

• Amber Alert issued for 2 missing girls in western North Carolina

What you should know:

• Donald Trump to acquire a cryptocurrency exchange

What might surprise you

• Haitian Migrants Are Reportedly Fleeing Springfield, Ohio, ‘In Droves’ Over Mass Deportation Fears

• A rare 1933 Babe Ruth baseball card could fetch up to $3 million at auction

• Robot 'better than Messi' will be playing World Cup teams soon

National & World News:

• AP to Cut 8% of Staff in Layoffs, Buyouts

• Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped

• Telecoms cable linking Finland and Germany likely severed

To-Do!

✅ Buy $50 gift card to Pour Taproom for just $15 on Sweet Deals

✅ Watch FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell testify at Oversight Hearing

Weather Forecast

Tue 19 Mostly Cloudy | 71°/62° | 8% | WSW 7 mph
Wed 20 AM Showers | 72°/45° | 42% | SW 9 mph
Thu 21 Sunny | 60°/42° | 0% | W 17 mph

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Tide Forecast

Tue Nov 19
3:08am: -0.16 ft (Low Tide)
9:41am: 4.97 ft (High Tide)
4:10pm: 0.25 ft (Low Tide)
10:09pm: 3.71 ft (High Tide)

Wed Nov 20
3:58am: 0.17 ft (Low Tide)
10:36am: 4.64 ft (High Tide)
5:07pm: 0.51 ft (Low Tide)
11:05pm: 3.59 ft (High Tide)

Thu Nov 21
4:55am: 0.50 ft (Low Tide)
11:29am: 4.32 ft (High Tide)
6:10pm: 0.67 ft (Low Tide)
11:59pm: 3.52 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net