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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• CFCC’s Jim Morton Sees Big Salary Hike

• Wilmington’s Topsail Steamer Cooks Up Success on Shark Tank

CFCC’s Jim Morton Sees Big Salary Hike, But Faculty Raises Lag Behind

[WECT] Cape Fear Community College President Jim Morton’s salary has increased by 47% over the last four years, now exceeding $400,000 and surpassing the U.S. President’s salary. Morton's compensation hikes contrast with the 13% increase faculty and staff received over the same period, causing discontent. Morton’s raises were largely supported by CFCC trustees, though some members voiced concern, questioning equity as other college employees face limited raises. Morton’s tenure has also been marked by reports of a challenging workplace environment, an accreditation warning, and moderate student outcomes, sparking broader debate on college priorities.

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Wilmington’s Topsail Steamer Cooks Up Success on Shark Tank

[Wilmington Biz] Danielle Mahon, founder of Topsail Steamer, a seafood boil business, recently appeared on “Shark Tank.” Seeking $350,000 for an 8% stake, she agreed to a deal with Todd Graves and Lori Greiner for 18% equity. Mahon plans to use the investment to expand Topsail Steamer, which operates seven company-owned and one franchised location. Graves advised against franchising, recommending a focus on well-compensated managers instead. Since the episode aired, Topsail Steamer has seen significant website traffic and increased online orders.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• CFCC President Morton’s salary has increased at nearly fourfold the rate of faculty pay

• Gov. Roy Cooper talks to Jake Tapper about Kamala’s DC speech

Western North Carolina

• The Hoggard Vikings collect donations for Western North Carolina

• Nonprofit accepts donations for households in need

• Town of Oak Island to hold relief concert for western NC

• NC Disaster Relief Fund receives $300K donation from Taiwan

Election:

• Jennifer Lopez to attend Harris campaign rally in Las Vegas

• Harris makes final case to voters in campaign’s closing argument

• George W Bush’s daughter joins Harris on the campaign trail

• Data indicates slightly more registered democrats than republicans early voting

• Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris at Houston rally, but doesn't perform

What you should know:

• Peer-reviewed paper finds anti-parasitic drug, Ivermectin to be a potential anticancer drug

• Gunman in Halloween mask opens fire from Atlanta Four Seasons balcony

• Gold hits another all-time high passing $2,770

What might surprise you

• Biden calls Trump supporters “Garbage”

• Transit workers fired for refusing COVID vaccines on religious grounds are awarded $1.3M each

National & World News:

• Steve Bannon Holds News Conference Following Prison Term

• Teri Garr, ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie’ actress, dead at 79–RIP Teri

• Man who attacked Pelosi's husband sentenced to life without parole

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Weather Forecast

Wed 30 Partly Cloudy | 78°/64° | 8% | SE 7 mph
Thu 31 Partly Cloudy | 78°/66° | 10% | S 7 mph
Fri 01 Partly Cloudy | 78°/63° | 21% | SW 7 mph

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Wed Oct 30
12:17am: 0.48 ft (Low Tide)
6:40am: 4.56 ft (High Tide)
12:49pm: 0.65 ft (Low Tide)
6:52pm: 3.96 ft (High Tide)

Thu Oct 31
12:54am: 0.39 ft (Low Tide)
7:16am: 4.71 ft (High Tide)
1:30pm: 0.57 ft (Low Tide)
7:28pm: 3.93 ft (High Tide)

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)

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