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Good morning Wilmington!

It’s looking like we’ll have freezing temps this weekend – so enjoy the warm weather and prepare accordingly.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• iFly Wilmington Opens on Eastwood Road

• NC Police Crack Down on Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

Feel the Flight: iFly Wilmington Opens on Eastwood Road

[WECT] iFly Wilmington, a new indoor skydiving facility on Eastwood Road, has opened its doors to thrill-seekers and military trainees alike. Designed for all abilities and ages, the facility combines fun and science, offering a unique STEM learning opportunity for schools. Co-owner Simone Maguire hopes to attract visitors, including military personnel from Camp Lejeune, while providing exhilarating flights for locals and tourists.

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NC Police Crack Down on Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

[WECT] North Carolina law enforcement will ramp up patrols and set up checkpoints for impaired drivers as part of the Holiday Booze It and Lose It campaign, running from December 16 to December 31. The initiative, led by the Governor's Highway Safety Program, aims to reduce impaired driving during the holidays. Offenders could face jail time, fines, and license suspension.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Over 400 bikes donated so far to families in need through Weller’s Wheels

• Generous donation allows Pender County Animal Shelter to waive adoption fees

• Over 600,000 North Carolinians enrolled in Medicaid Expansion

What you should know:

• NJ residents suffering alarming symptoms after encounters with drones

• Student, teacher killed; 6 injured in shooting at Christian school in Madison, WI

• SoftBank CEO announces $100 billion investment into US

• 27-year old Trump advisor Alex Brueswitz collapsed on stage

What might surprise you

• Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Abolish Electoral College

National & World News:

• Pope Says Escaped Two Attempts On His Life In Iraq

• Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis

• Trudeau top lieutenant OUT over tariff fight

To-Do!

✅ Watch Donald Trump’s remarks to reporters–a lot of info here: Softbank Investment, Vaccines, Cabinet Picks & Drones.

Weather Forecast

Tue 17 AM Clouds/PM Sun | 67°/53° | 24% | SSW 7 mph
Wed 18 AM Showers | 66°/56° | 40% | S 8 mph
Thu 19 Mostly Cloudy | 60°/44° | 24% | NNE 14 mph

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Tide Forecast

Tuesday, December 17
2:03 AM: -0.61 ft (Low Tide)
8:27 AM: 4.85 ft (High Tide)
3:00 PM: -0.24 ft (Low Tide)
8:51 PM: 3.58 ft (High Tide)

Wednesday, December 18
2:48 AM: -0.40 ft (Low Tide)
9:17 AM: 4.56 ft (High Tide)
3:44 PM: -0.06 ft (Low Tide)
9:43 PM: 3.47 ft (High Tide)

Thursday, December 19
3:33 AM: -0.12 ft (Low Tide)
10:07 AM: 4.25 ft (High Tide)
4:29 PM: 0.14 ft (Low Tide)
10:36 PM: 3.40 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net