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Good morning Wilmington!

Have you seen photos from your northern friends of the Aurora lights last night? Turns out, the show reached us too — with stunning colors dancing over Wrightsville Beach. Tonight could be another great opportunity to catch the lights. Head somewhere dark and open — like the beach or west of Wilmington — for your best chance at seeing the sky come alive.

See various Aurora photos people shares with WECT from last night.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Wilmington Homeowner Gets First Shipping Container Home from Local Company

• CFCC to Host Active Shooter Simulation and Mass Casualty Drill This Weekend

Wilmington Homeowner Gets First Shipping Container Home from Local Company

WWAY Wilmington’s Craftspace has delivered its first shipping container home, installed in a downtown backyard. The 320-square-foot home features one bedroom, one bathroom, and an open kitchen, with 95% built in the factory before delivery to avoid construction delays and weather issues. CEO Bryan Kristof says the project showcases the potential of compact, efficient living spaces and is ideal for those embracing a smaller home lifestyle. The unique home marks a milestone for the local company after a lengthy certification process.

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CFCC to Host Active Shooter Simulation and Mass Casualty Drill This Weekend

WECT Cape Fear Community College will hold an active shooter simulation on its downtown Wilmington campus on Saturday, Nov. 15, in coordination with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. The exercise includes multiple campus buildings and a mass casualty simulation led by CFCC’s Nursing and EMS departments. Front Street and Red Cross Street will be temporarily closed, and the public may witness simulated gunfire, law enforcement activity, and mock patient transport as part of the training to enhance emergency preparedness.

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News Roundup

Local News

Officials from UNC Wilmington and Camp Lejeune have confirmed that social media rumors about Marines being targeted by fraternity members are false. After investigating with local law enforcement, they found no evidence to support the claims and emphasized the university’s strong ties to the military community, especially during Veterans Week events. WWAY

What You Should Know

North Carolina parents are being urged to check their infant formula supplies after the FDA and state health officials linked a suspected case of botulism to a multi-state outbreak tied to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Two product lots have been recalled and the company has expanded the recall nationwide amidst an ongoing investigation. WRAL

What Might Surprise You

An AI-generated country song has topped the U.S. digital sales chart for the first time, marking a milestone for artificial intelligence in music. “Walk My Walk” by the anonymous artist Breaking Rust reached No. 1 on Billboard’s country digital sales chart, with multiple AI detection tools confirming the vocals were machine-generated despite no public acknowledgment from the artist. Barron’s

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