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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• North Carolina Keeps Vaccine Requirements

• Army Corps Plans Cape Fear River Dredging,

North Carolina Keeps Vaccine Requirements Despite Federal CDC Changes

North Carolina Health News The CDC has reduced the number of diseases covered by its recommended childhood vaccine schedule, but North Carolina health officials say the state will not change its existing vaccine requirements for school and daycare. State leaders emphasize that vaccines remain safe, effective, and covered by insurance, even as vaccination rates decline and measles cases increase locally and nationally, raising concerns about potential loss of measles elimination status in the U.S.

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Army Corps Plans Cape Fear River Dredging, Sparking Environmental Concerns

NC Newsline — The Army Corps of Engineers is planning to dredge the Cape Fear River to support shipping and port activity, but environmentalists warn the project could disturb PFAS-contaminated sediment and threaten beaches, bird habitats, and coastal ecosystems. Local experts and coastal managers emphasize the need to weigh economic benefits against long-term environmental and public health costs along this critical North Carolina waterway.

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News Roundup

Local News

Southport and Oak Island will host a nine-day Fourth of July festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, featuring traditional favorites alongside new and returning events as planning continues. Organizers say the expanded celebration, running June 26 through July 4, is expected to draw around 50,000 visitors, consistent with past years. WECT News

The Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce is launching to support and strengthen minority-owned businesses across the Cape Fear region, with a focus on education, access to funding, and closing gaps in services for small entrepreneurs. Founder Atiba Johnson says the Chamber aims to help business owners refine their skills, navigate funding opportunities, and build a more inclusive local economy. WWAY News

What You Should Know

Videos reviewed by The New York Times show moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, including footage in which he appears to be holding a cellphone when agents approached and restrained him. Federal authorities have said Pretti approached officers with a gun, and the videos have prompted questions about the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the use of force. The New York Times

What Might Surprise You

Alex Honnold free-soloed the 508-meter Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or a harness in a 91-minute climb broadcast live on Netflix, marking one of the most daring urban ascents ever attempted. The feat drew global awe and criticism alike, with supporters praising the inspiration and detractors questioning the ethics of televising such a high-risk act. The Guardian

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