TUESDAY TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

Six years ago we our community was reeling from the affects of Hurricane Florence. Our neighbors to the south in Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and down past the Southport area are dealing with similar conditions of extreme flooding from yesterday’s tropical storm. As a result, a lot of flood damage and several people were left stranded on US 17.

If you’re frustrated with New Hanover County’s decision to open on time yesterday, you’re not alone. NHCS released a statement on their decision to remain open while announcing that students will be engaged in remote learning today so that the conditions of the schools can be assessed.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• American Red Cross opens shelter in Carolina Beach

• Causey and Marcus Square Off in Heated NC Insurance Commissioner Race

American Red Cross opens shelter in Carolina Beach following storm

[WWAY] The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Carolina Beach Recreation Center.

People will have a safe place to stay, meals, water, and access to information about resources. Individuals evacuating to a Red Cross shelter should bring essential items for each member of their family, including:

• Prescription and emergency medications

• Foods that meet special dietary requirements

• Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items

• Chargers for any electronic devices

• Books, games and other forms of entertainment

• If you or anyone you know has been affected by the storm and needs assistance, please call 1-800 RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

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Causey and Marcus Square Off in Heated NC Insurance Commissioner Race

[NC Newsline] The race for North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance pits incumbent Mike Causey against State Senator Natasha Marcus. Marcus criticizes Causey for approving multiple insurance rate hikes, while Causey defends his decisions as necessary due to inflation and severe weather impacts. Climate change and its effect on insurance is a key issue for Marcus, while Causey focuses on insurance market stability.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Carolina Beach Mayor declares state of emergency

• ‘Hasn’t been this bad since Florence’: Myrtle Grove residents respond to Monday’s storm damage

What you should know:

• New Hanover County students will be engaged in remote learning

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York

What might surprise you

• Ryan Routh may have had inside information on Trump’s schedule

• Family of Blackfeet chief, face of NFL's Redskins for 48 years, wants his image back in NFL

National & World News:

• President Biden Remarks on Second Trump Assassination Attempt

• Numerous homes and businesses have been evacuated following a large pipeline explosion in LaPorte, Texas

To-Do!

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Weather Forecast

Tue 17 Partly Cloudy | 81°/68° | 18% | SSW 10 mph
Wed 18 Partly Cloudy | 82°/70° | 16% | SSW 8 mph
Thu 19 Thunderstorms | 80°/69° | 65% | SW 6 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Tue Sep 17

1:03am: -0.17 ft (Low Tide)
7:05am: 4.92 ft (High Tide)
1:23pm: -0.31 ft (Low Tide)
7:32pm: 5.33 ft (High Tide)

Wed Sep 18

1:51am: -0.42 ft (Low Tide)
7:54am: 5.28 ft (High Tide)
2:18pm: -0.42 ft (Low Tide)
8:20pm: 5.25 ft (High Tide)

Thu Sep 19

2:37am: -0.57 ft (Low Tide)
8:44am: 5.50 ft (High Tide)
3:10pm: -0.40 ft (Low Tide)
9:09pm: 5.05 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net