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As you know, tomorrow is election day! Undecided on a specific candidate or office position? Not sure who to vote for? Could you use some more information? Check out Star News Online’s voter guide.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Pickle & Taps

• NC Sets Record With Over 4.2M Early Votes

Pickle & Taps: New Indoor Courts Bring Pickleball Fun to Wilmington

[Wilmington Biz] Pickle & Taps, Wilmington’s first indoor pickleball facility, is set to open in mid-November. Owned by Jason and Kayse Beasley, the 10-court venue aims to create a community space for competition and socializing. Located on 13th Street, the facility features standard and championship courts, event spaces, and a beer and wine bar. The Beasleys, who fell in love with pickleball in 2023, are finalizing inspections and preparing to host leagues, clinics, and tournaments for all skill levels.

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NC Sets Record With Over 4.2M Early Votes, Surpassing 2020

[Spectrum] North Carolina’s early voting has set a new record, with over 4.2 million voters casting ballots at early voting sites, surpassing 2020’s high of 3.63 million. Western counties affected by Hurricane Helene saw even higher turnout at nearly 59%. Including absentee ballots, over 57% of NC voters have cast ballots. This year’s record turnout has been fueled by a strong early voting push by Republicans.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Part of Red Cross St. to close due to restoration work

• One employee dead after a shooting at the Monkey Junction Walmart

• Gov. Cooper approves bereavement leave for state employees

Western North Carolina

• The potential for increased wildfire activity in WNC is above normal in November

Election:

• Minnesota’s Somali Leaders have endorsed Trump

• Kamala appears on Saturday Night live

What you should know:

• Several tornados tore through Harrah, Oklahoma early Sunday morning

• Putin supports Trump and welcomes help to stop war in Ukraine

What might surprise you

• An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore

• Hugh Hewitt storms off live show with liberal colleagues and quits Washington Post

• King Charles 'cuts off Prince Andrew'

• NY officials raid home of social media influencer, take and euthanize his squirrel and raccoon

National & World News:

• Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election

• Legendary music artist Quincy Jones dead at 91–RIP Quincy

• Pentagon drops 51 disqualifying conditions as part of recruiting push

To-Do!

✅ Prepare for tomorrow’s election – Check out the 10 tips for Election day voters in NC

Weather Forecast

Mon 04 Mostly Cloudy | 74°/67° | 10% | NE 13 mph
Tue 05 Partly Cloudy | 76°/66° | 10% | SE 10 mph
Wed 06 Cloudy | 78°/68° | 23% | SSE 7 mph

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Tide Forecast

Mon Nov 4
2:18am: 0.46 ft (Low Tide)
8:46am: 4.60 ft (High Tide)
3:05pm: 0.62 ft (Low Tide)
8:59pm: 3.42 ft (High Tide)

Tue Nov 5
2:52am: 0.56 ft (Low Tide)
9:31am: 4.51 ft (High Tide)
3:47pm: 0.75 ft (Low Tide)
9:47pm: 3.31 ft (High Tide)

Wed Nov 6
3:30am: 0.66 ft (Low Tide)
10:20am: 4.45 ft (High Tide)
4:37pm: 0.85 ft (Low Tide)
10:39pm: 3.28 ft (High Tide)

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