TUESDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

Ever wonder why Election Day is on a Tuesday? It dates back to the 1800s when farmers needed a full day to travel after attending church on Sunday. Pretty amazing that we now have the technology to check wait times before heading out to cast our votes!

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• North Carolina’s Weather Authority

• NC Spot Festival

How Ethan Clark Became NC’s Trusted Weather Forecaster During Hurricane Helene

[Indy Week] Ethan Clark, a meteorology student at NC State, runs North Carolina’s Weather Authority (NCWX), a popular weather forecasting page he started at age 12. During Hurricane Helene, he provided detailed forecasts and safety alerts, keeping thousands informed and safe. His dedication has earned him nearly 600,000 followers and a reputation as a reliable weather source for North Carolinians.

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NC Spot Festival taking place in Hampstead November 2nd & 3rd

SAT 9AM-10:30 PM | SUN 9AM-5:00PM
14331 U.S. HWY 17, Hampstead, NC

The NC Spot Festival held its first festival in 1963. This year's festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 at the same location, 14221 U.S. 17 in Hampstead. Admission is $5 each day. Free for ages 6 and under. Pets and coolers are not allowed. Attendees can bring their chairs. Spot dinners are $12 and includes two spot fish, hushpuppies, fries and slaw. Beer and wine will also be available for sale. Over 100 Vendor from Arts & crafts to local businesses. Food vendors, cold beer a 2 days of live music.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• NC man wins $1 million lottery with $20 bill he found on the ground

Western North Carolina

• Road closures continue throughout western NC

• Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

• North Carolina Helene-related death toll nears 100

Election:

• Nevada Supreme Court Rules Mail-In Ballots without Postmarks Can Be Counted Three Days After Election

• Mark Robinson lawsuit against CNN lowered from $50M to $25K

• New Hanover County Board of Elections addresses irregularity with voter’s online-cast ballot

• Hundreds of ballots possibly lost in drop box fires in Washington, Oregon

What you should know:

• Bitcoin passes $71,000

What might surprise you

• Buyer of Alex Murdaugh’s murder house claims he’s found evidence proving convicted killer is innocent

• Rare dime fetches $500,000 at auction

National & World News:

• ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for Jan. 6 role

• Trump ally Steve Bannon released after 4 months of prison

• More than 150 dead or missing from massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines

• UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months

• Woman found murdered in room of $1,250-a-night A-List Hamptons wellness hotel

• Hezbollah names new boss

• Joe Rogan shot down a podcast interview with Kamala Harris after her campaign made several demands

To-Do!

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

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Weather Forecast

Tue 29 Partly Cloudy | 75°/65° | 16% | ENE 10 mph
Wed 30 Partly Cloudy | 77°/65° | 11% | ESE 8 mph
Thu 31 Partly Cloudy | 78°/64° | 5% | S 8 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Tue Oct 29
6:01am: 4.34 ft (High Tide)
12:06pm: 0.73 ft (Low Tide)
6:15pm: 3.96 ft (High Tide)

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)

Provided by Marineweather.net