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The national conversation sparked by deadly protests in Minneapolis has reached Wilmington. A controversial and offensive social media post by a New Hanover County Schools attorney has prompted swift action, public backlash, and now questions about how decisions were made at the school board level.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• NHC School Board Member Calls for Vote on Attorney’s Status After Offensive Comment

• Fort Fisher Sharks Relocated in Rare Multi-Aquarium Effort

NHC School Board Member Calls for Vote on Attorney’s Status After Offensive Comment

WECT A New Hanover County school board member says the board must formally vote to clarify whether attorney Brian Kromke has been permanently removed or temporarily suspended after an offensive Facebook comment. Board member David Perry plans to introduce a motion next week, citing confusion and poor communication surrounding the decision. While the board chair says ties have been cut, Perry believes the matter may still be unresolved and is calling for transparency and a clear board decision.

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Fort Fisher Sharks Relocated in Rare Multi-Aquarium Effort

WWAY News Four aquariums collaborated to safely relocate two sand tiger sharks from the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher to new habitats across the state. A 282-pound female and a 165-pound male were transported using a mobile aquarium provided by the Georgia Aquarium, with veterinary teams monitoring every step. The male shark now lives at Pine Knoll Shores, while the female is on public view at Roanoke Island. The move highlighted extensive planning and conservation care for a species listed as critically endangered.

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News Roundup

Local News

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee has postponed its 10th anniversary celebration again due to forecasted winter weather, with a new date yet to be announced. Founded in Wilmington in 2016, the nationally recognized coffee company celebrates a decade of promoting inclusive employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while continuing to plan a community-wide celebration once conditions allow. WECT

Warming shelters are open in New Hanover County as dangerously cold temperatures settle across the Cape Fear region. In Wilmington, Warming Shelter ILM and the Living Hope Day Center are providing overnight shelter, meals, and support services, while organizers continue to seek volunteers and donations to meet increased demand. WWAY

Moores Creek National Battlefield is seeking volunteers for its three-day First in Freedom Festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The festival, running February 26–28, will feature guided tours, living history demonstrations, and special guests at the site of the first Patriot victory of the Revolutionary War. WWAY

What You Should Know

FBI agents conducted a court-authorized search at the Fulton County Election Hub in Georgia as part of an ongoing investigation connected to the 2020 election. The bureau has not disclosed specific details about the probe, saying only that the search involved a law enforcement action at the county’s election operations center and remains active. Fox News

A man rushed the podium and sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar from a syringe during a packed Minneapolis town hall amid protests over recent deaths involving border agents. Police arrested the suspect, Anthony Kazmierczak, on suspicion of third-degree assault; a neighbor said he had warned he “might get arrested” beforehand and described him as politically opposed to Omar and dealing with significant health issues. The U.S. Sun

Amazon announced plans to lay off 16,000 additional corporate employees as it cuts costs and redirects resources toward artificial intelligence development. The move follows earlier layoffs, comes despite strong sales and profits, and reflects the company’s effort to reduce bureaucracy while investing heavily in data centers and AI infrastructure. The New York Times

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