Good morning Wilmington!

Science fiction, meet science fact. In a story straight out of mythology and Jurassic Park, scientists have resurrected one of the fiercest predators of the Ice Age: the dire wolf. Romulus and Remus aren’t fantasy—they’re living, breathing proof that de-extinction is no longer a theory, but reality.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• IRS Grants Tax Extension for North Carolinians

• Carolina Beach Icon Britt’s Donuts Celebrates Opening Day

IRS Grants Tax Extension for North Carolinians in Wake of Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby

[News & Observer] In the wake of federally declared disasters—Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby—all North Carolina residents now have until May 1, 2025, to file and pay both federal and state taxes. The IRS confirmed that every taxpayer in the state qualifies automatically, citing the broad impact of both storms. Additional interest relief is available to those in FEMA-designated counties. Relief extends to businesses, nonprofits, relief workers, and even visitors injured during the events.

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Carolina Beach Icon Britt’s Donuts Celebrates Opening Day with Ribbon Cutting

[WWAY] The legendary Britt’s Donut Shop has officially reopened for the summer season on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. This year’s first-day celebration was extra sweet, coinciding with the town’s 100th anniversary. Locals and out-of-towners lined up early as the mayor and Chamber of Commerce marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting—and the first 100 customers scored a free donut. Britt’s will operate limited hours through May.

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News Roundup

Local

• NFL Star and Wilmington native Alex Highsmith to receive Key to the City during Azalea Festival week, honoring his community contributions. WECT

• Jefferson Griffin wins election lawsuit at NC appeals court, challenging 65,000 ballots and potentially impacting the 2024 Supreme Court race outcome. WECT

What You Need to Know

• President Trump plans a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, featuring military hardware and personnel, coinciding with his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Washington City Paper

• Biotech company Colossal Biosciences has successfully revived the extinct dire wolf using advanced genetic engineering, marking a significant achievement in de-extinction efforts. TIME

What Might Surprise You

• Five nurses working on the same hospital floor developed benign brain tumors, prompting an investigation at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The hospital says no environmental risks were found, but the nurses' union is conducting its own independent probe. NBC News

National News

• A supervisor in Senator Marco Rubio's security detail was arrested in Brussels after a physical altercation with police officers, following erratic behavior at a hotel. Washington Examiner

World News

• A massive fire in Paris engulfed a building, sending thick black smoke across the city; fire crews are working to contain the blaze. The Sun

Weather

Summary

Over the next three days in Wilmington, NC, starting Tuesday, April 8, expect partly cloudy skies on Tuesday with a high of 67°F, transitioning to sunny conditions on Wednesday with a cooler high of 62°F. Thursday brings partly cloudy weather again, warming to 69°F. Precipitation chances remain low, with winds shifting from NNW to ENE, then ESE.

Weather Forecast

• Tue Apr 08: Partly Cloudy | 67° / 46° | 10% | NNW 14 mph

• Wed Apr 09: Sunny | 62° / 53° | 0% | ENE 15 mph

• Thu Apr 10: Partly Cloudy | 69° / 61° | 9% | ESE 11 mph

Tide Forecast

Tue Apr 08:

• 5:00am: 3.74 ft (High Tide)

• 11:22am: 0.24 ft (Low Tide)

• 5:25pm: 3.66 ft (High Tide)

• 11:34pm: 0.16 ft (Low Tide)

Wed Apr 09:

• 5:50am: 3.76 ft (High Tide)

• 12:02pm: 0.17 ft (Low Tide)

• 6:11pm: 3.93 ft (High Tide)

• 12:21am: 0.12 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Apr 10:

• 6:31am: 3.77 ft (High Tide)

• 12:40pm: 0.08 ft (Low Tide)

• 6:51pm: 4.16 ft (High Tide)

Surf Forecast

Tue Apr 08:
Surf conditions will be 2-3 ft and clean in the AM, dropping to 1-3 ft in the PM. At 1pm, expect 2-3 ft waves with clean conditions, driven by a primary SSE swell (2.6 ft at 7 sec) and a secondary E swell (0.4 ft at 13 sec), with NNW winds at 11 mph and an incoming low tide at 0.8 ft.

Weather data derived from: weather.com, tide data from marineweather.net, and surf data from surfcaptain.com.

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