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Super news for New Hanover County School System–we have a permanent Superintendent!

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• New Hanover School Board Votes Unanimously to Make Chris Barnes Permanent Superintendent

• 60,000+ Ballots Questioned in Tight NC Supreme Court Race

New Hanover School Board Votes Unanimously to Make Chris Barnes Permanent Superintendent

[WECT] Chris Barnes is set to become the permanent superintendent of New Hanover County Schools after a unanimous vote by the Board of Education to enter contract negotiations. Barnes, who has served as interim superintendent since August, has been praised for his leadership and commitment to fostering a positive culture. Board members expressed confidence in his ability to guide the district forward. Barnes, honored by the decision, emphasized his dedication to providing students with a high-quality education. His appointment follows the firing of Dr. Charles Foust in July.

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Jefferson Griffin Challenges 60,000+ Ballots in Tight NC Supreme Court Race

[WECT] A federal appeals panel is reviewing the unresolved North Carolina Supreme Court race between Republican Jefferson Griffin and Democrat Allison Riggs. Griffin is contesting over 60,000 ballots, including many from Cape Fear voters, citing registration concerns. Some voters, like Karen Ipock Hodgin, were shocked to find their ballots challenged. With Riggs leading by just 734 votes, the case remains contentious. Critics accuse Griffin of undermining democracy, while the state Supreme Court—where Republicans hold a 5-2 majority—has yet to rule. Riggs has recused herself from the decision.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Wilmington Police Department helped with Presidential Inauguration

• Vehicles catch fire at Wilmington International Airport

• Unsheltered people cleared from Kerr Avenue

What you should know:

• Anti-vaccine bills pop up ahead of hearing

• Trump appears to call for the end of the federal income tax

• FBI begins 'nuclear incident drill' in New York amid fears of WWIII

What might surprise you

• Jim Acosta is expected to exit CNN

• Madonna gives surprise standup set at NYC club

• President may send 90,000 newly hired IRS agents

• CIA Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid's Origins

National & World News:

• Trump administration directs widespread pause of federal loans and grants

To-Do!

✅ Watch the White House’s First Press Briefing today at 1:00 PM

Weather Forecast

Tue 28 Partly Cloudy | 55°/41° | 8% | W 11 mph
Wed 29 Sunny | 62°/41° | 3% | WSW 15 mph
Thu 30 Sunny | 56°/46° | 2% | ENE 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Tuesday, January 28

• 6:19 AM: 4.39 ft (High Tide)

• 12:43 PM: -0.30 ft (Low Tide)

• 6:30 PM: 3.27 ft (High Tide)

Wednesday, January 29

• 12:38 AM: -0.69 ft (Low Tide)

• 7:01 AM: 4.55 ft (High Tide)

• 1:27 PM: -0.55 ft (Low Tide)

• 7:14 PM: 3.50 ft (High Tide)

Thursday, January 30

• 1:26 AM: -0.83 ft (Low Tide)

• 7:44 AM: 4.59 ft (High Tide)

• 2:08 PM: -0.74 ft (Low Tide)

• 8:00 PM: 3.70 ft (High Tide)

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