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Residents Push Back Against Wastewater Treatment Plan in Pender County

[WECT] At a Pender County Planning Commission meeting, a proposed wastewater treatment facility was discussed. Landowner Vince Burgess supports the facility for his sod farm, but locals expressed concerns over water runoff, traffic, and environmental impacts. The commission approved the request 4-2, despite it conflicting with the Pender County Comprehensive Plan. Final approval is set for Nov. 18.

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UNCW Generates $3.2 Billion in Economic Impact for NC

[UCNW] UNC Wilmington has a $3.2 billion economic impact on North Carolina, with nearly half focused in the Cape Fear region. A recent study highlights UNCW’s contributions to job creation, alumni income, and regional spending. Chancellor Aswani K. Volety emphasized the university's role in attracting businesses and boosting local economies. The study shows that UNCW’s influence extends beyond education, enhancing the region’s economic vitality and appeal.

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Democrats Accuse Brunswick County of Targeting Their Campaign Sign

[WECT] The Brunswick County Democratic Party (BCDP) alleges that the county violated its First Amendment rights after issuing a "Stop Work" order on a Biden-Harris campaign sign over 6 feet tall. The BCDP claims similar signs supporting Republican candidates did not face such restrictions, despite an alleged 6-foot height limit for signs. The county said the complaint was filed by Code Administration Director Michael Slate, a registered Republican. The county is investigating the matter after the BCDP involved legal counsel to remove the order.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Company behind Indochine files for bankruptcy

• Car crashes into Leland Wendy’s

• ‘People feel forgotten about’: and are still waiting for help weeks after Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

What you should know:

• Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat Recalled

• TD Bank Pleads Guilty to Laundering Millions for Drug Cartels in Colombia

What might surprise you

• Teachers fired for giving melatonin patches to preschoolers to make them fall asleep

National & World News:

• Federal judges decline to extend voter registration deadline in Georgia and Florida as states face hurricane damage

• North Carolina maker of high-purity quartz back operating post-Helene

• Black Hawk Pilots Grounded After Rotor Washing Helene Volunteers

• Here’s everyone caught in the web of the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegations so far

To-Do!

✅ Watch Elon Musk’s “We, Robot” keynote where he unveils the future world we want- featuring 50 autonomous vehicles

✅ Go to McDonald’s. Bring your receipt to Krispy Kreme and get a FREE Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut (OCT 10-14)

APP AID: A Western NC Benefit Concert Series

OCT 13: 2PM-Oct 14: 2AM @ Bowstrings - ILM

APP AID: A WNC Concert Series is a benefit concert series organized by PhishOnPhilm and presented by Bowstring, Commune Artists, Southend Entertainment and Create. to raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery in Western NC and greater Appalachia. 100% of gross ticket sales & 10% of bar sales will go directly to hurricane relief efforts via The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Tickets are $20, advance and day-of. Platform fees have been waived.

Please join us at Bowstring Wilmington on Sunday, October 13 for a full day of music on 2 stages.

Featuring Signal Fire, Harvey Street Co, Domocile, Oc3eans, Justin Cody Fox, Emerson Bruno, Galloway, Dickey Hazel and a special EDM after-party w/ Krispee Biscuits, Froggy P, Deemster, Arkivez and Breach B2B Jahva

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Weather Forecast

Fri 11 Sunny | 72°/54° | 2% | N 12 mph
Sat 12 Sunny | 76°/57° | 3% | W 6 mph
Sun 13 Sunny | 79°/66° | 3% | WSW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Fri Oct 11
1:42am: 3.40 ft (High Tide)
8:06am: 1.00 ft (Low Tide)
2:22pm: 4.44 ft (High Tide)
9:13pm: 0.95 ft (Low Tide)

Sat Oct 12
2:44am: 3.57 ft (High Tide)
9:15am: 0.78 ft (Low Tide)
3:26pm: 4.53 ft (High Tide)
10:06pm: 0.64 ft (Low Tide)

Sun Oct 13
3:55am: 3.89 ft (High Tide)
10:17am: 0.50 ft (Low Tide)
4:31pm: 4.69 ft (High Tide)
10:55pm: 0.30 ft (Low Tide)

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