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Headed to the beach this weekend? Don’t stress about sharks. The real problem is the underwater aliens! Congressman Tim Burchett claims mysterious ‘entities’ are emerging from 5–6 deep-water sites right here on Earth—zipping around at hundreds of miles per hour beneath the waves. 🌊 👀

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Amazon Greenlights The Summer I Turned Pretty Feature Film Finale

• Federal Cuts Trigger Job Losses at PBS NC,

Amazon Greenlights The Summer I Turned Pretty Feature Film Finale

[WECT] Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that The Summer I Turned Pretty will continue with a feature film following the series finale of its third and final season. Written by author and showrunner Jenny Han, the film will serve as the ultimate conclusion to Belly’s journey, which has captivated millions worldwide. Amazon reports the Season 3 debut attracted 25 million viewers in its first week, underscoring the series’ global popularity. Han said the story’s last milestone “could only be told in a movie,” ensuring fans receive a proper sendoff for the beloved characters.

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Experience a Day on the Rocks.

🗓️ Mark your calendars, we're hosting FOUR new outdoor climbing dates on beautiful Pilot Mountain!

A Day on the Rocks is tailored to meet climbers where they are and introduce them to the outdoor climbing community.

Learn the nuances of outdoor climbing etiquette while we get outside and touch some real rocks! No outdoor climbing experience is needed. We will provide all gear and handle all safety and setup.

Upcoming Dates:

📌 Saturday, October 11^th
📌 Sunday, October 12^th
📌 Saturday, December 13^th
📌 Sunday, December 14^th

Reservations cover one day, however, climbers are more than welcome to sign up for both days if desired!

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Federal Cuts Trigger Job Losses at PBS NC, More Than 25% of Staff Could Be Impacted

WUNC PBS North Carolina has begun laying off employees after losing $4.8 million in federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which made up 15% of its annual budget. Despite cost-cutting measures and voluntary buyouts, the station is moving forward with involuntary layoffs that could affect up to 25–27% of staff. The move follows Congress’s approval of President Trump’s rescission request to eliminate all federal funding for public media. Layoffs have been widespread across PBS and NPR affiliates nationwide, with more than 300 public media jobs lost since the vote.

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News Roundup

Local News

Several UNCW students were doxxed after painting over an image of Charlie Kirk on a campus spirit rock, highlighting growing concerns over online privacy and harassment. WWAY

Sean Guerrero has dropped out of the race for Wilmington City Council, leaving seven candidates competing for three seats in the 2025 Municipal Elections. WECT

Charles P. Murray Middle School has been recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, earning national banner recognition for its inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities. WECT

What You Need to Know

Donald Trump announced plans to designate antifa, a decentralized far-left activist movement, as a “major terrorist organization,” though it is unclear how such a domestic designation would be implemented under current U.S. law. The Guardian

What Might Surprise You

ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air “indefinitely” after Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing drew backlash and prompted FCC Chair Brendan Carr to warn that ABC’s broadcast license could be at risk. CNBC

A 12-foot golden statue of former President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin was unveiled outside the U.S. Capitol on the same day the Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate cut since 2024, lowering rates to 4.1%. The crypto-funded installation was meant to spark debate about digital currency, monetary policy, and government influence in financial markets. WGME

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