Good morning Wilmington!

Got your turkey? Grocery list ready? If you’re still hunting for recipes that feel like home, Our State has you covered. This week they’re sharing a heartwarming collection of Thanksgiving dishes inspired by cherished family recipes—like Annie Beam’s classic lima bean & asparagus casserole, lovingly reimagined with fresh ingredients for a new generation. From bourbon-maple sweet potatoes to poppy seed dinner rolls, these NC-rooted dishes might earn a permanent place on your holiday table.
🔗 https://www.ourstate.com/recipe-remix/

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Raleigh Firefighter Runs 150 Miles to Charlotte

• First Trailer Released for Holiday Rom-Com “Merv,”

• Celebrate Ukrainian Culture at Wilmington’s Waterline Brewery

Raleigh Firefighter Runs 150 Miles to Charlotte, Raising $12K for Firefighters Fund

Queen City News
Raleigh firefighter Jalen Snipes completed a remarkable 150-mile, five-day run across the North Carolina Piedmont, finishing Sunday at Charlotte Firehouse 1. The trek—totaling roughly 44 hours on the road—raised over $12,000 for the North Carolina Firefighters Fund, which supports firefighters and their families statewide. Snipes’ final miles were escorted by Charlotte Fire Engine 11, and he was greeted with a celebratory welcome from Charlotte firefighters, friends, and family in honor of his charity effort.

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First Trailer Released for Holiday Rom-Com “Merv,” Filmed in Wilmington Area

Port City Daily The trailer for “Merv”, a holiday rom-com starring Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox, has dropped ahead of its Dec. 10 debut on Amazon Prime. Filmed in 2024 across Wilmington, Carolina, and Kure beaches, the movie follows a separated couple trying to cheer up their dog, Merv, with a Florida vacation filled with yoga, beach antics, and even a psychic visit. Deschanel plays Anna, whose playful antics bring humor and holiday spirit to this heartwarming story of love, family, and the lengths we go for our pets.

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Celebrate Ukrainian Culture at Wilmington’s Waterline Brewery This Weekend

WECT Waterline Brewery in Wilmington will host a vibrant Ukrainian Christmas Festival on Nov. 22 from 1–6 p.m., featuring traditional foods, live performances, and cultural activities. Festivalgoers can enjoy a varenyky-eating contest, polka dance competition, shopping from over 20 vendors, and a silent auction. The event, organized with Ukrainians in the Carolinas, offers a chance to learn about Ukrainian traditions and experience holiday customs unique to Ukraine. Guests from Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh will also perform, making it a lively celebration of community, culture, and cuisine.

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News Roundup

Local News

Wilmington police are warning residents about scam callers falsely claiming people missed a federal grand jury summons and must pay fines. Scammers are pressuring victims to send money through Bitcoin machines or barcode transfers, and WPD reminds the public that law enforcement will never demand payments by phone or request cryptocurrency. WECT

ILM is inviting the community to a public workshop on its FAA-funded Part 150 Noise Study, which examines airport noise levels and explores future noise-reduction measures. Attendees can review findings, ask questions, and offer input as the study—now analyzing noise impacts—shows highest noise along flight paths, minimal residential impact, and a slight decrease in future noise exposure. WECT

Southport is calling for local artists to submit original work for its fourth annual pole banner project, with 24 pieces to be selected for display on large street banners throughout the city’s business district from May to November 2026. Artists must be 18 or older, active in Brunswick County, submit one recent high-resolution artwork, and complete registration with a $30 fee by Dec. 31. WECT

What You Should Know

NASA is conducting its first-ever solar system–wide observation campaign of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, using 12 spacecraft and telescopes to study how it differs from comets formed in our own system. Missions at Mars, near the Sun, and across the heliosphere have captured images and data as the comet passes through, offering scientists rare insight into the composition of another star system. NASA

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✅ Pick up your turkey!
- Aldis has Shady Brook Farms turkey drumsticks for $1.99/lb
- Harris Teeter has whole fresh turkeys for 99¢/lb. or frozen for 29¢/lb. and $8.99/lb. rib roasts
- Food Lion is selling frozen turkeys for 39¢/lb.