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Wilmington Police Offer Free Women’s Self-Defense Classes

The Wilmington Police Department is offering free women's self-defense classes to empower participants and build their confidence. Over 100 women have signed up, underscoring the need for the program. The four-day course focuses on situational awareness and hands-on self-defense techniques, equipping women to handle dangerous situations, regardless of size. Instructor Air Wilkins emphasizes the importance of creating space and avoiding encounters. Many participants leave with new friendships and a sense of community.

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Brunswick County Plans New School to Address Overcrowding in Leland

[The Brunswick Beacon] Brunswick County Schools and Commissioners are moving forward with plans to build a new school in northern Brunswick County to address overcrowding, purchasing 64 acres near Leland for over $5.5 million. The construction will use the "construction management at risk" method, which provides transparency in bidding and costs. The development company will install utilities and an access road as part of the agreement. This project comes after careful consideration of safety and stewardship of public funds.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Town of Leland invites residents to provide input for the 2030 Strategic Plan

• USPS’ long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut

What you should know:

• Vladimir Putin sends direct threat to the UK over 'act of war' move against Russia

• Donald Trump announces next steps for new crypto/DeFi product

• Gold reached an all-time high of $2,580

• Dem Senator Richard Blumenthal: "I think the American people will be shocked, astonished, and appalled by what we will report to them about the failures of the Secret Service in this assassination attempt of a former president."

What might surprise you

• Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth

• Apple gets FDA authorization to turn the AirPods Pro into hearing aids

National & World News:

• 1 in 4 younger Americans not planning to have children due to finances

• Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris, Signs Endorsement Letter As “Childless Cat Lady”

• Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in New York

• Greene, Loomer get into back-and-forth over ‘racist’ Harris attack

To-Do!

✅ Purchase your rain gear at Aldis - See Savings Alert!

✅ Pick up some litter with NCDOT’s Litter Sweep Initiative - Sept 14-28

Weather Forecast

Fri 13 Rain/Thunder | 77°/73° | 84% | NE 16 mph
Sat 14 Showers/Wind | 79°/73° | 50% | NE 20 mph
Sun 15 Rain/Wind | 78°/72° | 71% | ENE 22 mph

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Tide Forecast

Fri Sep 13

3:05am: 3.31 ft (High Tide)
9:35am: 0.70 ft (Low Tide)
4:00pm: 4.47 ft (High Tide)
10:34pm: 0.81 ft (Low Tide)

Sat Sep 14

4:19am: 3.55 ft (High Tide)
10:34am: 0.42 ft (Low Tide)
5:03pm: 4.75 ft (High Tide)
11:25pm: 0.49 ft (Low Tide)

Sun Sep 15

5:22am: 3.96 ft (High Tide)
11:30am: 0.14 ft (Low Tide)
5:57pm: 5.04 ft (High Tide)

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