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Nearly 750,000 Voters Removed from NC Rolls Amid GOP Lawsuit

[The Hill] North Carolina has removed 747,000 voters from its rolls over the past 20 months, citing reasons like changes of address, inactivity in past federal elections, death, and felony convictions. The move follows a lawsuit from Republicans claiming the state failed to address ineligible voters. This voter purge comes as North Carolina remains a crucial swing state in the upcoming 2024 elections, with competitive races for both the presidency and governorship.

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UNC’s New Chancellor Welcomes Students, Calls for Civic Engagement and Respect

[AOL] UNC-Chapel Hill’s new chancellor, Lee Roberts, welcomed 5,600 new students at the annual convocation. He encouraged them to embrace diverse experiences and ideas, advising them to connect with others, attend events, and take courses that expand their worldview. He emphasized the importance of free expression, civic engagement, and respect on campus while ensuring that no one’s freedom of expression disrupts teaching or safety. Roberts highlighted Carolina’s legacy of open dialogue and mutual respect as essential to shaping well-rounded, engaged citizens.

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ILM Secures $20M in Federal Grants for Terminal, Roadway Enhancements

[WWAY] Wilmington International Airport (ILM) has been awarded $20 million in federal grants to fund capital improvements. Projects include the realignment of Airport Boulevard, a new terminal curb front, and terminal expansion design, adding new gates. These improvements, backed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, are part of ILM’s 5-year plan and expected to be completed by 2026.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Gunman arrested in Raleigh neighborhood pointing rifle in ‘all directions,’

• This Dubai chocolate candy bar has gone viral and now you can get it in Wilmington

• 15-year old High school football player dies after collapsing in North Carolina

What you should know:

• Eric Adam’s indictment is unsealed–Adams surrenders to feds

• White House announces billions in new Ukraine aid, new F-16 training

• Zelenski meets with Kamala Harris about Ukraine–offers unwavering support

• Zelenski is currently meeting with Trump over Ukraine

What might surprise you

• Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over ‘sadistic’ abuses

National & World News:

• Meta unveils 'Orion' glasses to one day rival smartphone

• 2 hurt in explosion from intentionally set IED at Santa Maria Courthouse in California

• Two passengers taken to the hospital with injuries on United flight after pilots respond to collision warning

• Pelosi husband sold VISA stock–just weeks before antitrust suit

• Rudy Giuliani disbarred in D.C. over 2020 election scheme

• A blimp crashed into a residential area in the Sao Paulo, Brazil

• Hoda Kotb has announced that she is leaving TODAY early next year

• Donald Trump suggests Nancy Pelosi should be prosecuted for insider trading

To-Do!

✅ Check in on your friends and family living in Florida. The Red Cross offers tips on contacting loved ones during an emergency

✅ Enjoy one of the Oktoberfest celebrations happening this weekend

Weather Forecast

Today Heavy Thunderstorms/Wind | 82°/73° | 100% | S 31 mph
Sat 28 Mostly Sunny | 85°/74° | 15% | SW 11 mph
Sun 29 Partly Cloudy | 84°/71° | 19% | SSW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Fri Sep 27
3:52am: 3.63 ft (High Tide)
10:11am: 0.74 ft (Low Tide)
4:30pm: 4.27 ft (High Tide)
11:04pm: 0.89 ft (Low Tide)

Sat Sep 28
4:55am: 3.79 ft (High Tide)
11:02am: 0.70 ft (Low Tide)
5:25pm: 4.30 ft (High Tide)
11:45pm: 0.81 ft (Low Tide)

Sun Sep 29
5:46am: 4.03 ft (High Tide)
11:49am: 0.66 ft (Low Tide)
6:09pm: 4.34 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net