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Cape Fear Kite Festival to Brighten New Hanover Skies Nov. 1-3

[WECT] The Cape Fear Kite Festival wraps up the pro kite flying season in New Hanover County from Nov. 1-3. Events include a Kure Beach Pier fly, a glowing night display in Carolina Beach, and kite flying at Fort Fisher. Expect over 100 kites, live music, food trucks, and vendors. All events are free and accessible to all.

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North Carolina Early Voting Surpasses 3 Million, New Records Expected

[Carolina Journal] North Carolina has seen strong early voting turnout, with over 3.3 million ballots cast so far—around 40% of registered voters. Early voting is up compared to the same time in 2020, although total turnout still trails by about 300,000 votes. Notably, Republican and unaffiliated young voters have increased participation, while Black and Democratic turnout has declined, which could impact results. Early voting ends on Saturday, Nov. 4, with Election Day set for Nov. 5.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Burgaw police investigating hit-and-run involving a child

• Halloween display raises awareness about the scary state of marine debris off of North Carolina’s coast

Western North Carolina

• Five state parks reopen in western NC, including Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman

• WV miners cause sensation by building a road in NC after Helene

Election

• The Avengers are voting for Harris

• Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

• Trump pledges he will eliminate up to $10,000/year of taxes for parents who homeschool their kids

What might surprise you

• Tucker was mauled by a demon

• Autism triples in kids, young adults

National & World News:

• Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

• Jill Biden dresses as a giant panda for final White House Halloween

• Panthers trading star WR to Ravens

• Two dead, 6 injured in shooting at downtown Orlando

To-Do!

✅ Go to the beach–Free parking starts today at Wrightsville!

✅ Turn back your clocks–daylight savings ends on NOV 3

✅ Early voting is open today from noon-7:30PM and Saturday/Sunday from noon-5PM. Check wait times before you go!

✅ Prepare to vote on Election Day this coming Tuesday, November 5

Weather Forecast

Fri 01 Partly Cloudy | 78°/64° | 21% | SW 7 mph
Sat 02 Partly Cloudy | 74°/59° | 16% | NE 9 mph
Sun 03 Partly Cloudy | 72°/62° | 4% | NE 15 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Fri Nov 1
1:31am: 0.34 ft (Low Tide)
7:52am: 4.77 ft (High Tide)
2:10pm: 0.51 ft (Low Tide)
8:04pm: 3.85 ft (High Tide)

Sat Nov 2
2:08am: 0.34 ft (Low Tide)
8:28am: 4.76 ft (High Tide)
2:49pm: 0.49 ft (Low Tide)
8:40pm: 3.73 ft (High Tide)

Sun Nov 3
1:43am: 0.39 ft (Low Tide)
8:05am: 4.69 ft (High Tide)
2:26pm: 0.53 ft (Low Tide)
8:18pm: 3.57 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net