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Good morning Wilmington!

I recently purchased ½ a bushel of oysters from the family selling them on the side of Gordon Road - across from Lewis Farms. He charged me $35 for ½ bushel. They were fresh and tasty!

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Cut Costs & Conserve: Rain Barrels Now Free for Eligible Residents

• New Executive Orders Address Housing, Roads After Hurricane Helene

Cut Costs & Conserve: Rain Barrels Now Free for Eligible Residents

[WWAY] The New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District (NHSWCD) is expanding its rain barrel program to promote water conservation and reduce stormwater runoff. While discounted barrels have been available for nearly 20 years, eligible residents can now apply for free barrels. Rain barrels help prevent flooding, reduce water pollution, and lower water bills by collecting rainwater for outdoor use. To qualify, residents must complete an online application and have gutters or downspouts suitable for installation. For more details or to apply, visit the NHSWCD website and join the effort to protect the environment.

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New Executive Orders Address Housing, Roads After Hurricane Helene

[WRAL] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced five executive orders to accelerate recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene caused $59.6 billion in damages and displaced over 12,000 residents. Focused on housing and infrastructure repairs, Stein’s orders enable the purchase of 1,000 temporary housing units and expedited repairs to private roads and bridges. A new Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina will oversee rebuilding efforts, while another division will focus on revitalizing damaged communities. Stein also granted state employees paid leave to volunteer in recovery efforts. While praised as bipartisan solutions, state auditors vowed to monitor spending closely. Stein emphasized urgency and resilience, pledging long-term support for the hardest-hit areas.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Firefighters working in fire station in Castle Hayne have a higher than normal amount of serious health issues

• WWAY remembers Donna Gregory

Western North Carolina:

• Western NC braces for harsh winter conditions as schools and services shut down

• Code purple shelters open in Asheville as temperatures drop below freezing

What you should know:

• Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs

• President Trump just announced that he will place massive tariffs on Denmark if they don't immediately relinquish all control of Greenland

• Horrific drone footage shows charred LA landscape

• Wildfires intensify with 99 mph gusts

• Hollywood stars blast State Farm for leaving thousands without coverage

What might surprise you:

• McDonald's sex for shifts scandal as 700 staff and ex-workers take action

• Trump Announces Plans to Change ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’

• Outcry as tattoo shop inks 9-year-old

National & World News:

• 200-acre fire erupts in Pacific Palisades, evacuation order issued

• Gaetz Says He Can Win Florida Governorship Despite Sex Scandals

• 1st person dies of bird flu in USA

• Populist Pierre Poilievre is Vying to Lead Canada after Trudeau’s Resignation

To-Do!

✅ Stop by Aldi this week. They are selling avocados for 65¢ ea., Mangos for 69¢ ea., affordable valentine’s treats and gifts like blankets & dish towels and a storage ottoman for $19.99. Offers end on 1/14.

Weather Forecast

Fri 10 PM Showers | 40°/34° | 57% | NW 6 mph
Sat 11 AM Clouds/PM Sun | 48°/29° | 24% | NW 17 mph
Sun 12 Mostly Sunny | 45°/31° | 3% | ENE 7 mph

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Tide Forecast

Friday, January 10

• 3:57 AM: 4.31 ft (High Tide)

• 10:32 AM: -0.10 ft (Low Tide)

• 4:19 PM: 3.18 ft (High Tide)

• 10:22 PM: -0.65 ft (Low Tide)

Saturday, January 11

• 4:56 AM: 4.49 ft (High Tide)

• 11:29 AM: -0.22 ft (Low Tide)

• 5:16 PM: 3.31 ft (High Tide)

• 11:17 PM: -0.71 ft (Low Tide)

Sunday, January 12

• 5:48 AM: 4.62 ft (High Tide)

• 12:24 PM: -0.33 ft (Low Tide)

• 6:07 PM: 3.44 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net