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Bitcoin reached an all-time high close to $91k and Doge reached 40¢. This should not be much of a surprise since when Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at the Bitcoin Conference this year he suggested that he would help champion Bitcoin and may even build a national reserve of the currency to help pay off US debt. Meanwhile, Elon has made it no secret that he is a fan of Dogecoin.

There are some important things to know about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Here are just a few of them:

• Bitcoin has been considered the father of the cryptocurrencies and one of the best for storage of value

• Bitcoin has a four year cycle triggered by a 4-year event that’s written into the code called the halvening–the other cryptos follow Bitcoin’s lead and are affected by the same cycle

• You don’t have to purchase a full Bitcoin to invest. Just like the dollar is divisible by 100 cents, one Bitcoin [BTC] is divisible by 1,000,000,000 Satoshis [SATS]

• There are tens of thousands of alt coins, Ethereum [ETH] being one of the most well-known, Dogecoins [DOGE] is another. Most have different functions and properties.

If you want to learn more about cryptocurrencies, reply back and let me know. If you decide to invest in crypto, the first step is to establish a Coinbase account. Use this referral link and both you and I will receive $10 worth of bitcoin for free.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Greater Wilmington Business Journal Recognizes Top UNCW Figures

• Public Pushback Mounts Against 4,030-Unit Castle Hayne Development

Greater Wilmington Business Journal Recognizes Top UNCW Figures

[UCNW] UNCW is prominently featured on the “Wilmington Biz 100,” an annual list by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal that celebrates influential figures impacting North Carolina’s business scene. Honorees include UNCW Chancellor Aswani K. Volety (Power Player), along with deans, directors, and faculty who span categories like Influencers, Connectors, and Innovators. These leaders contribute significantly to the region’s economic growth and community development. The full list will be highlighted in the December issue of WilmingtonBiz Magazine, following a private celebration event

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Public Pushback Mounts Against 4,030-Unit Castle Hayne Development

[Port City Daily] A proposed 4,030-unit development in Castle Hayne, known as Hilton Bluffs, is facing public opposition due to environmental and safety concerns. The project spans 4,039 acres, with a significant portion of wetlands, rare wildlife, and historical trees. Concerns include potential disturbance to wetlands, traffic congestion, and proximity to the GE Hitachi nuclear facility, a designated hazardous waste site with a history of groundwater contamination. Environmental advocates and residents are pushing for the preservation of Sledge Forest and more thorough assessments before proceeding. The development could impact nearly 3,072 acres of wetlands and add significant traffic to Castle Hayne Road, sparking fears over safety and flooding.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Leland man wins $100,000 lottery

• The Wilson Center to host first ever student-inspired arts and music festival

• High tech porch pirates targeting new iPhones being delivered

Western North Carolina

• Hi-Wire Brewing continues to recover after Hurricane Helene

• Fired FEMA worker says agency avoided pro-Trump homes in Carolinas

• Woman dies after wreck along closed section of I-40

What you should know:

• Conservatives plot challenge against Johnson in internal Speaker elections

• Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

What might surprise you

• Wife divorces husband over vote

• Starlink satellite falls to Earth; Nerve-racking for Americans in Heartland

• Mom Jailed for Letting 10-Year-Old Walk Alone to Town

National & World News:

• Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Schools to Display Ten Commandments

• Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration

• More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers

• Tulsi Gabbard eyes defense secretary job

• Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity

• Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce's homes burglarized during NFL game

To-Do!

✅ Make sure your ballot was counted! If you voted early, provisional, or mailed in ballot, check your status. Make sure it says VALID RETURN and ACCEPTED. If you ballot does not say either of the following contact the NHC Board of Elections at (910) 798-7330.

Weather Forecast

Wed 13 Mostly Sunny | 64°/52° | 2% | NE 14 mph
Thu 14 PM Rain | 66°/50° | 90% | E 12 mph
Fri 15 Partly Cloudy | 65°/46° | 16% | NNW 17 mph

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Tide Forecast

Here's the reformatted data:

Wed Nov 13
4:34am: 5.00 ft (High Tide)
10:56am: -0.07 ft (Low Tide)
4:56pm: 4.44 ft (High Tide)
11:02pm: -0.54 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Nov 14
5:25am: 5.40 ft (High Tide)
11:53am: -0.24 ft (Low Tide)
5:47pm: 4.47 ft (High Tide)
11:52pm: -0.65 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Nov 15
6:14am: 5.63 ft (High Tide)
12:48pm: -0.35 ft (Low Tide)
6:36pm: 4.42 ft (High Tide)

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