Good morning Wilmington!

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Local Resident Advocates for Early-Morning Dog Access on Wrightsville Beach

• Wilmington Restructures City Government

Local Resident Advocates for Early-Morning Dog Access on Wrightsville Beach

WWAY A Wrightsville Beach resident has launched a petition to change local rules that currently ban dogs from the beach during the busy tourist season from April through September. The proposal would allow dogs in certain areas during early morning hours, and the town’s Board of Aldermen is expected to consider the ordinance change at an upcoming meeting. Supporters say it would give dog owners more flexibility while still limiting impacts during peak beach hours.

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Wilmington Restructures City Government as Code Enforcement Chief Reportedly Removed

WHQR The City of Wilmington has launched a major internal reorganization aimed at reshaping how departments operate, including creating new leadership roles and consolidating some divisions. The restructuring comes alongside several recent high-profile staff departures, including the reported removal of the city’s code enforcement chief, though officials say the personnel changes are not directly tied to the new organizational structure. The overhaul also introduces new departments and could lead to staffing adjustments as the city works on its next budget and potential employee pay increases.

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News Roundup

Local News

A bomb squad responded after a Stinger missile training device was discovered in a yard on Ballast Drive in Wilmington, prompting authorities to secure and examine the item. Officials with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said the device was a training simulator and not a live weapon, and the area was made safe after the bomb squad X-rayed it. WECT

A Canadian man living in North Carolina has pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 elections after falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on his registration forms. Prosecutors say the non‑citizen cast ballots despite not being eligible and now faces up to a decade in federal prison as part of the case. WRAL

What You Should Know

The FBI has warned law enforcement in California that Iran may be considering a drone attack on the West Coast in retaliation for U.S. military action, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News. The bulletin, shared with local agencies, cites intelligence suggesting unmanned aerial vehicles could be launched from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast, though details on timing, targets, or capability remain unclear. ABC News

What Might Surprise You

A Democratic lawmaker said deposition testimony from a former Jeffrey Epstein accountant revealed that one of Donald Trump’s accusers received a settlement from Epstein’s estate, a claim highlighted amid ongoing House investigations into Epstein files. The comment came from Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D‑VA) as lawmakers reviewed documents and testimony related to Epstein’s finances and alleged misconduct. Mediaite

National News

Jill Biden says her upcoming memoir will “set the record straight” about her husband’s presidency and his decision to exit the 2024 presidential race. The book, “View from the East Wing: A Memoir,” is set for release June 2 and will reflect on key moments from Joe Biden’s time in office, including the events surrounding his campaign withdrawal. Fox News

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