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Good morning Wilmington!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I hope your Thanksgiving is overflowing with friends, family and thoughtful celebration. If you don’t have your plans figured out, be sure to check out this collection of meals and events being offered this Thanksgiving.

I’m going to take Thursday and Friday off to enjoy the holiday so your next issue of PCP will be on Monday.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Stein Vows Support for Western NC, Schools, and Economy

• Cooper Vetoes GOP ‘Power Grab’ in Disaster Relief Bill

Stein Vows Support for Western NC, Schools, and Economy

[ABC13] Governor-elect Josh Stein, in his first interview post-election, emphasized rebuilding Western NC after Hurricane Helene, prioritizing bipartisan collaboration, and addressing statewide challenges like public school funding, economic growth, and personal freedoms. Stein announced a diverse advisory committee for Western NC recovery, highlighted the critical role of tourism in the region, and discussed plans to advocate for federal disaster aid. Stressing unity, Stein aims to deliver practical solutions across party lines while focusing on education, safety, and economic development.

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Cooper Vetoes GOP ‘Power Grab’ in Disaster Relief Bill

[WRAL] Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a Republican-led bill that would strip power from incoming Democratic officials, calling it a politically motivated attack disguised as disaster relief for Hurricane Helene. Critics argue the bill shifts power to the legislature while providing minimal immediate funding for Helene recovery. Republicans may attempt to override the veto, but internal opposition complicates the effort.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• New Hanover County teen arrested after making threats to shoot up Williston Middle School

• NC State Board of Elections certifies 2024 general election

Western North Carolina:

• Hundreds of roads remain closed after Helene; $5 billion needed for repairs

• Asheville artist creates memorials from fallen trees in aftermath of Helene

What you should know:

• Crypto market sheds $180 billion in day as bitcoin slides further from $100,000

• Mexico Hints at Retaliation to Tariff Threats

What might surprise you

• Denmark tries taxing farm animals’ farts and burps

• Global deaths from assisted dying surpass 30,000 in year

National & World News:

• Texas unveils site of proposed deportation detention facility

• Weinstein sues NYC after blood spatter on clothes in 'gulag' prison

• New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants

Weather Forecast

Wed 27 Mostly Cloudy | 66°/58° | 9% | ENE 9 mph
Thu 28 PM Thunderstorms | 71°/48° | 39% | SW 19 mph
Fri 29 Cloudy | 55°/35° | 11% | NNW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Wed Nov 27
4:27am: 4.08 ft (High Tide)
10:35am: 0.68 ft (Low Tide)
4:38pm: 3.36 ft (High Tide)
10:36pm: 0.27 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Nov 28
5:10am: 4.30 ft (High Tide)
11:20am: 0.56 ft (Low Tide)
5:21pm: 3.41 ft (High Tide)
11:16pm: 0.18 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Nov 29
5:48am: 4.46 ft (High Tide)
12:04pm: 0.43 ft (Low Tide)
6:00pm: 3.44 ft (High Tide)
11:57pm: 0.12 ft (Low Tide)

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