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Good morning Wilmington!

Whether you’re craving a retro throwback in Hampstead or a night of peaceful tunes Downtown, Wilmington’s got you covered this weekend. Two of several big events, plenty of music, and something for everyone.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Netflix Cancels The Waterfront

• State Employees Face Higher Health Premiums

Netflix Cancels The Waterfront After One Season, Surprising Fans

[ Deadline ] Netflix has officially canceled The Waterfront after just one season, the streamer informed cast and crew, even though the series was a global hit—spending five weeks in the Top 10 and topping the chart with 11.6 million views in its first week. Creator Kevin Williamson expressed gratitude for the experience, though Netflix cited viewer completion rates and social engagement as insufficient for renewal. This decision places The Waterfront in the company of other first-season Netflix cancellations, despite its strong performance.

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State Employees Face Higher Health Premiums as NC Seeks Stability Through 2028

[ WUNC ] The N.C. State Health Plan Board of Trustees has voted to raise premiums for many of its 770,000 members, including state employees, teachers, and retirees. Treasurer Brad Briner said the hikes were necessary to address a looming $1.4 billion deficit, citing reserves nearly depleted after years of holding down costs. Premiums will shift to an income-based scale, with workers earning under $50,000 seeing the lowest increases and those above $90,000 facing the highest. While officials argue the move stabilizes the plan through 2028, employee groups call it a pay cut that worsens staff shortages in education and healthcare.

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News Roundup

Local News

• One person was injured when a train collided with a tractor-trailer near the State Port in Wilmington. Emergency crews responded quickly, and the area was temporarily closed while officials cleared the wreckage. WECT

What You Should Know

• The Trump administration is pushing states to expand migrant detention capacity, with FEMA offering $608M in grants for building new facilities. NBC News

• Donald Trump’s bruised hands have sparked public speculation, with critics demanding transparency about his health. Supporters dismiss the concern, but experts are calling for clearer answers. Newsweek

• Trump announced plans to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook , escalating tensions between his administration and the central bank over interest rate policy. WWAY

What Might Surprise You

• A massive Arizona dust storm (“haboob”) blanketed the Phoenix area , reducing visibility to near zero, darkening the sky, blinding drivers, knocking out power and grounding flight s. AP News

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