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Good morning Wilmington!

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Governor Cooper Announces $4 Billion Medical Debt Plan

• Leland Eyes Stricter Rules for Floodplain Development

Governor Cooper Announces $4 Billion Medical Debt Plan

[WECT] Governor Roy Cooper announced a new initiative to reduce medical debt across North Carolina, providing relief to low- and middle-income individuals. The plan includes discounts, debt forgiveness, and protections to prevent future debt. All 99 acute care hospitals in the state are participating, aiming to eliminate up to $4 billion in medical debt, benefiting two million residents. State leaders emphasize this is a bipartisan effort to address a widespread crisis impacting health and the economy.

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Leland Eyes Stricter Rules for Floodplain Development

[Port City Daily] Leland Town Council is considering stricter floodplain development rules to address increasing flood risks. Proposed measures include prohibiting new homes in flood zones, elevating roads, and adjusting density and impervious surface regulations. These changes aim to reduce property damage, lower insurance costs, and enhance public safety. The council will review feasibility data in February.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Controlled burn taking place in Leland beginning today @ 10AM

• Two international UNCW students arrested on rape charges

Western North Carolina:

• Helene recovery bill prohibits governor from increasing unemployment insurance during emergencies

What you should know:

• Zelensky Says Ukraine Has Lost 43,000 Soldiers During War

• UnitedHealthcare CEO killer has been identified and arrested

• Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely

What might surprise you

• Retiree Who Shot Walmart Drone In Plea Deal

• Black Lives Matter leader calls for ‘black vigilantes’ following Daniel Penny verdict

National & World News:

• French film director goes on trial over child actor abuse

• Fast-moving bushfire tears through Malibu

• LGBTQ+ Americans stockpile meds and make plans to move

To-Do!

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Weather Forecast

Tue 10 Mostly Cloudy | 68°/61° | 17% | SSW 10 mph
Wed 11 Rain/Thunder/Wind | 69°/36° | 89% | SW 23 mph
Thu 12 Sunny | 53°/34° | 1% | WNW 9 mph

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Tide Forecast

Tue Dec 10
2:09am: 4.11 ft (High Tide)
8:46am: 0.23 ft (Low Tide)
2:29pm: 3.77 ft (High Tide)
8:57pm: -0.42 ft (Low Tide)

Wed Dec 11
3:13am: 4.42 ft (High Tide)
9:46am: 0.04 ft (Low Tide)
3:35pm: 3.72 ft (High Tide)
9:48pm: -0.58 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Dec 12
4:14am: 4.75 ft (High Tide)
10:44am: -0.13 ft (Low Tide)
4:35pm: 3.75 ft (High Tide)
10:39pm: -0.70 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net