THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington. You are probably aware of the tragic incident that occurred lsat night.

A flight carrying 64 passengers bound for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport crashed into a Blackhawk helicopter carrying 3 soldiers and landed into the Potomac River. The passengers were primarily champion figure skaters including a skating couple from Russia. No survivors have been found or are expected.

Donald Trump posted:

“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.”
Jan 30, 2025 9:14 AM

“The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!”
Jan 30, 2025, 12:19 AM

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Cape Fear Community College to Showcase Marine Technology Careers at Upcoming Fair

• New Hanover County Adopts Racial Healing Day Amid DEI Debate

Cape Fear Community College to Showcase Marine Technology Careers at Upcoming Fair

[WWAY] Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is hosting a Marine Technology Career Fair on February 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at its downtown Wilmington campus. The event will feature over 20 employers from marine technology, engineering, and related industries, offering networking opportunities and insights into career paths. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and engage with hiring managers. CFCC President Jim Morton emphasized the importance of connecting job seekers with the growing marine technology sector in the coastal region. The fair is open to CFCC students, alumni, and the public.

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New Hanover County Adopts Racial Healing Day Amid DEI Debate

[WECT] At a New Hanover County Commissioners meeting, the Commission on African American History, Heritage, and Culture proposed adopting January 21 as a National Day of Racial Healing. The proclamation passed 4-1, with Commissioner Dane Scalise opposing it. Scalise criticized the county’s DEI department, calling it divisive and advocating for its removal from the budget. Other commissioners defended the DEI office, emphasizing its role in promoting equity and community engagement. The department, with a $631,301 budget, focuses on language access, ADA compliance, and workforce engagement. Scalise’s remarks sparked debate, highlighting ongoing tensions over racial equity and government-funded diversity initiatives.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Crews respond to fire at Ace Hardware in Leland

Western North Carolina:

• 'Out-of-control' wildfire forces NC evacuations

What you should know:

• Blackhawk Collides Into American Flight–64 People on Board Plane, 3 Soldiers on Helicopter-No Survivors-Reagan Airport Shut Down

• President Trump Remarks on Helicopter-Jet Collision

• Air Traffic Controllers Warned US Army Helicopter Ahead Of Crash

• Gold hits record high of nearly$2800

What might surprise you

• NASA returned asteroid samples hold ingredients of life from watery world

• First independently developed jet breaks sound barrier over CA desert

• USDA inspector general escorted out of her office after defying firing

National & World News:

• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has decided that fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades will be built by an “outside consultant.”

• American figure skater says he was barred from flight that collided with Army helicopter because of the size of his dog

• The plane crash with a Blackhawk helicopter occurred one day after Sean Duffy starts his position as Transportation Secretary

• Trump rolls back deportation protections for thousands of Venezuelans

To-Do!

✅ 9:30 AM: FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Testifies at Confirmation Hearing 

✅ 10:00 AM: HHS Secretary Nominee, RFK Jr. Testifies at Confirmation Hearing - DAY 2

✅ 10:00 AM: Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Testifies at Confirmation Hearing

Weather Forecast

Today: Mostly Sunny | 57° / 48° | 3% | ENE 10 mph
Fri 31: Mostly Cloudy | 67° / 52° | 18% | SSW 17 mph
Sat 01: Mostly Sunny | 63° / 41° | 15% | NNW 8 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thursday, January 30

• 2:08 PM: -0.74 ft (Low Tide)

• 8:00 PM: 3.70 ft (High Tide)

Friday, January 31

• 2:12 AM: -0.86 ft (Low Tide)

• 8:28 AM: 4.51 ft (High Tide)

• 2:48 PM: -0.86 ft (Low Tide)

• 8:49 PM: 3.87 ft (High Tide)

Saturday, February 1

• 2:59 AM: -0.78 ft (Low Tide)

• 9:15 AM: 4.33 ft (High Tide)

• 3:29 PM: -0.88 ft (Low Tide)

• 9:41 PM: 4.01 ft (High Tide)

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