MONDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving. Today is Cyber Monday. Lots of great deals on the Internet that can make for significant holiday savings. Keep in mind that Donald Trump is talking about implementing some stringent tariffs once he is in office so there’s reason to believe that the cost of merchandise from products manufactured overseas will go up.

Here are some links to Cyber Monday Deals

• Tom’s Cyber Monday Guide

• Cyber Monday at DealNews

• CNN Underscored Best Cyber Monday Deals

• Best Cyber Monday Streaming Deals

• Cyber Monday Gaming Deals

• Best Cyber Monday Camera Deals

• Cyber Monday on Amazon

• Cyber Monday at Costco

• DJI Cyber Monday Deals

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Leland Welcomes Sandbar Oyster Company’s Expansion

• NC to Set Limits on PFOS, PFOA, and GenX by 2025

Leland Welcomes Sandbar Oyster Company’s Eco-Friendly Expansion

[SOURCE] Sandbar Oyster Company has opened a new manufacturing facility in Leland, NC, to produce its innovative Oyster Catcher product. The structures promote oyster reef growth, combat coastal erosion, and support marine habitats. The company plans to employ 12 people, with recruitment focusing on local talent from marine-focused programs. The move aligns with Leland's economic goals to attract marine biology and life sciences industries, highlighting the town's commitment to sustainable development and business growth.

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North Carolina to Set Limits on PFOS, PFOA, and GenX by 2025

[WECT] North Carolina is moving to establish permanent groundwater standards for three PFAS chemicals: PFOS, PFOA, and GenX. The new limits would cap allowable concentrations from discharges into land or water, taking effect on July 1, 2025, if approved by the Environmental Management Commission. Two public hearings are scheduled:

Dec. 2 in Wilmington
6 p.m. at U-170, Union Station Building, Cape Fear Community College, 502 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Dec. 3 in Raleigh
6 p.m. at the Ground Floor Hearing Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

Written comments accepted until Dec. 31 Comments can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: Bridget Shelton NC DEQ Division of Water Resources, Planning Section 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1611

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Skywatch Bird Rescue offers drop-off for Thanksgiving leftovers

• Former interim director of Historic Wilmington Foundation now executive director of Alliance for Cape Fear Trees

Western North Carolina:

• Cape Fear area toy drive hopes to bring holiday cheer to Western North Carolina

What you should know:

• Mysterious lights over Capitol Hill sparks fears of UFOs

• Zelensky urged to draft 18-year-olds

• Florida senator, Lleana Garcia files a bill to ban weather modification

• Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director

• Zelensky: I’ll give up Ukrainian territory to Russia to achieve peace

• President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

What might surprise you

• 'Shrooms'-related bills set for approval in Nevada

• Germany offers to deploy Patriot air defense systems to Poland

• Town fined $10,000 for refusing to celebrate pride month

National & World News:

• Mass arrests at MACY'S Thanksgiving Day Parade as anti-Israel protesters block procession

• British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate

• Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new interior 5 years after devastating fire

• Member of prominent Rothschild family found dead after house fire

• 2 dead, 3 injured in semi-truck fire and explosion near Miami

To-Do!

✅ Purchase your annual permit for Freeman Park at the discounted rate of $110 until December 31

Weather Forecast

Mon 02 Sunny | 50°/30° | 2% | NNW 12 mph
Tue 03 Partly Cloudy | 45°/27° | 1% | NNW 13 mph
Wed 04 Sunny | 50°/44° | 2% | WSW 12 mph

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Tide Forecast

Mon Dec 2
1:19am: 0.05 ft (Low Tide)
7:43am: 4.61 ft (High Tide)
2:11pm: 0.19 ft (Low Tide)
7:56pm: 3.30 ft (High Tide)

Tue Dec 3
1:58am: 0.05 ft (Low Tide)
8:26am: 4.56 ft (High Tide)
2:51pm: 0.19 ft (Low Tide)
8:40pm: 3.23 ft (High Tide)

Wed Dec 4
2:37am: 0.08 ft (Low Tide)
9:11am: 4.50 ft (High Tide)
3:33pm: 0.23 ft (Low Tide)
9:29pm: 3.20 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net