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Gov. Cooper on Climate, Elections, and Clean Energy Progress in NC

[NYT Climate Forward] In a recent interview with the New York Times, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper discussed the state's role as a battleground in the 2024 election and highlighted his optimism for Democratic success. Cooper emphasized the importance of climate action and clean energy in North Carolina, noting the recent challenges that Western North Carolina has faced in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

He praised bipartisan efforts to advance clean energy, citing the economic benefits for the state. Cooper also stressed the need for long-term climate resilience.

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UNCW Launches STEM Initiative with $299K NSF Grant

[UCNW] UNC Wilmington received a $299,400 grant from the National Science Foundation to launch the “UNC-by-the-S.E.A.” initiative, which focuses on advancing women faculty in STEM fields, especially those who are military-affiliated or first-generation college students. The project will use surveys, focus groups, and data from peer institutions to create a five-year action plan aimed at reducing barriers and fostering an inclusive environment for women in STEM at UNCW and beyond.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Car crashes into yoga studio on Dawson Street

• SBA offers disaster assistance to residents and businesses affected by Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

Western North Carolina:

• Clyde community resides in tents, campers after homes were destroyed by Helene

Election

• DOJ warns Elon Musk over $1M voter giveaways

• RFK Jr. asks US Supreme Court to take his name off Wisconsin’s presidential ballot

• Trump’s former chief of staff says he fits ‘fascist’ definition

• Kamala says Trump is fascist and unhinged

• Maricopa County election officials say they expect to take 10 to 13 days to tabulate ballots in general election

• Roy Cooper: You don’t need an ID to vote

What you should know:

• North Korea has sent troops to Russia

• Over 21 million have already voted

What might surprise you

• Giuliani ordered to give penthouse to Georgia election workers

• Man Used American Flag to Strangle Woman During Dispute

• 'Extraterrestrial' gives first 'TV interview' claiming humans are DNA experiments

• Teen commits suicide after falling in love with AI bot

National & World News:

• Arkansas could become 'white gold' boom town after lithium discovery

• Home Sales on Track for Worst Year Since 1995

To-Do!

✅ Voting Early? Check wait times first!

✅ Headed to the N.C. State Fair? Download your N.C. State Fair Scavenger Hunts

Weather Forecast

Thu 24 Sunny | 77°/56° | 4% | NNW 11 mph
Fri 25 Sunny | 74°/60° | 2% | ESE 7 mph
Sat 26 Sunny | 81°/58° | 5% | SW 9 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thu Oct 24
1:25am: 3.68 ft (High Tide)
7:41am: 0.86 ft (Low Tide)
1:52pm: 4.35 ft (High Tide)
8:54pm: 0.95 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Oct 25
2:22am: 3.63 ft (High Tide)
8:50am: 0.92 ft (Low Tide)
2:49pm: 4.12 ft (High Tide)
9:45pm: 0.91 ft (Low Tide)

Sat Oct 26
3:23am: 3.68 ft (High Tide)
9:47am: 0.91 ft (Low Tide)
3:50pm: 3.97 ft (High Tide)
10:27pm: 0.83 ft (Low Tide)

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