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New Hanover Co. Board Defends Ballot Handling Amid Scrutiny

[MSN] New Hanover County Board of Elections is facing scrutiny over absentee ballots unprocessed by Oct. 31, leaving hundreds uncounted on election night. The board cited state guidance, though it’s under question. Despite this, they intend to approve 1,474 absentee ballots, with hundreds pending final decisions. Provisional ballots also await assessment. County officials, candidates, and party leaders have stressed transparency and accountability. A canvass on Friday will certify results, potentially triggering recounts.

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Brunswick County Schools to Pilot Advanced Weapons Detection System

[WECT] Brunswick County Schools will pilot the OPENGATE weapons detection system in the coming months to enhance student safety. This walk-through system, consisting of two mobile pillars, is designed to be less intrusive, allowing students to pass through without removing backpacks. Superintendent Dale Cole emphasized that the mobility of the units enables randomized placement for added security. The program, funded by state safety grants and local budget allocations, will initially be implemented at the county’s three largest high schools. Though the $40,000 cost per unit is significant, Cole affirmed that safeguarding students’ lives is invaluable.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Attorney General Josh Stein joins in signing letter for FCC to help fight against illegal robocalls

• Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

What you should know:

• Trump’s picks for his cabinet and administration

• Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon

• Sen. John Thune (R-SD) elected Senate majority leader

• Trump meets with Biden at White House; Biden calls for smooth transition

• An explosive device was located and detonated outside a courthouse causing people to evacuate  

What might surprise you

• Don Lemon is leaving Twitter/X

• Jack Smith Plans to Step Down as Special Counsel Before Trump Takes Office

• Priest Who Wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Resigns Over Child Sexual Abuse Scandal

• Melania Trump declines Jill Biden's invitation to the White House

• Trump picks Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

National & World News:

• Maryland students charged with hate crimes over beating of gay man

• 2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust

• CNN 'will ax top stars in layoffs that'll see hundreds fired'

• US federal worker charged in classified documents leak about Israel's earlier plans to strike Iran

• Amazon latest to launch driverless car tests in San Fran

• Lena Dunham Sets Movie About FTX Founder Bankman-Fried

• Cornell fraternity suspended after report of sexual assault, drugging

To-Do!

✅ Watch yesterday’s congressional hearing on UFOs

Weather Forecast

Thu 14 PM Rain | 66°/50° | 90% | E 12 mph
Fri 15 Partly Cloudy | 65°/46° | 16% | NNW 17 mph
Sat 16 Sunny | 66°/48° | 6% | NNW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

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)

Sat Nov 16
12:43am: -0.68 ft (Low Tide)
7:03am: 5.68 ft (High Tide)
1:41pm: -0.35 ft (Low Tide)
7:27pm: 4.29 ft (High Tide)

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