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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• CFCC Expands Automotive Training with Local Dealerships

• Inside Wilmington’s Warming Shelter: 200 People with Countless Stories

CFCC Expands Automotive Training with Local Dealerships

[WWAY] Cape Fear Community College is expanding its Automotive Technician job training program through a new partnership with Flow Cadillac of Wilmington. Starting February 4, 2025, students will attend a 16-week evening class at the dealership, gaining hands-on experience with industry resources. Graduates can interview with Flow Cadillac, providing a direct path to employment. Meanwhile, Stevenson Hendrick Honda will continue hosting its successful program starting March 10. CFCC President Jim Morton highlights these partnerships as key to preparing students for automotive careers.

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Inside Wilmington’s Warming Shelter: 200 People with Countless Stories

[WHQR] Wilmington’s warming shelter is more than just a refuge—it’s a lifeline. Pastor Meg McBride and volunteers at Grace United Methodist Church have opened their doors to 200 people, including veterans, disabled individuals, and families, offering warmth and community. Stories like Lily Hurst, a disabled woman relying on her service dog, and Michael Anthony Bell, a veteran unable to access aid for his inherited home, highlight the challenges of homelessness. Volunteers and guests alike are calling for a permanent shelter, stressing that Wilmington can—and should—do better.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Oak Island to hold Mardi Gras parade and festival in February

• CFPUA reports rise in water main breaks caused by cold temperatures

Western North Carolina:

• Trump visits Asheville, NC - White House sends message to WNC

What you should know:

• U.S. Senate confirms Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense with tiebreaker vote from VP Vance

• Chinese AI Tech Rocks World–Triggers Sell-Off

• Trans Troops to be Banned

• Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after tariff showdown

• Trump to sign executive order reinstating thousands of troops discharged for not taking COVID jab

What might surprise you

• Trump says he's considering 'getting rid of FEMA'

National & World News:

• President Trump receives briefing on LA Wildfires

• More than a dozen inspectors general fired in Friday night purge

• Hamas frees 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for 200 prisoners

• State freezes all aid except for Israel, Egypt

To-Do!

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Weather Forecast

Today Rain | 47°/43° | 70% | SW 11 mph
Tue 28 Partly Cloudy | 55°/41° | 8% | W 11 mph
Wed 29 Sunny | 62°/41° | 3% | WSW 15 mph

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Tide Forecast

Monday, January 27

• 11:56 AM: -0.04 ft (Low Tide)

• 5:47 PM: 3.03 ft (High Tide)

• 11:48 PM: -0.49 ft (Low Tide)

Tuesday, January 28

• 6:19 AM: 4.39 ft (High Tide)

• 12:43 PM: -0.30 ft (Low Tide)

• 6:30 PM: 3.27 ft (High Tide)

Wednesday, January 29

• 12:38 AM: -0.69 ft (Low Tide)

• 7:01 AM: 4.55 ft (High Tide)

• 1:27 PM: -0.55 ft (Low Tide)

• 7:14 PM: 3.50 ft (High Tide)

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