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According to Accuweather.com:
Hurricane Helene to intensify over Gulf of Mexico, to be strongest to strike US this season.

People in the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend region and much of the central and eastern Gulf coast need to complete preparations for major hurricane impacts by Wednesday night before hazardous conditions arrive by Thursday.

AccuWeather is expecting the storm to make landfall as a major hurricane of Category 3 strength (sustained winds of 111-129 mph) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, it could reach Category 4 status (130-156 mph) at some point while it is over the Gulf of Mexico.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• UNCW Expands Marine Research Fleet

• One Tree Hill Cast Reunites in Wilmington

• NC Budget Includes $5B for Vouchers, Expands ICE Enforcement Mandates

UNCW Expands Marine Research Fleet with Cutting-Edge Vessel

[UNCW] UNCW’s Center for Marine Science is expanding its research capabilities with a state-of-the-art, 73-foot research vessel. Built by All American Marine, the vessel will support interdisciplinary marine research, including oceanography, fishery surveys, and environmental studies. Equipped with advanced technology, labs, and accommodations, it enhances UNCW’s mission to advance marine science and stewardship. The vessel, arriving in spring 2026, strengthens UNCW’s role as a leader in coastal research.

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One Tree Hill Cast Reunites in Wilmington for Fan-Filled Weekend

[WECT] Cast members from One Tree Hill reunited in Wilmington for a weekend of fan events, celebrating the show’s legacy 21 years after it began filming there. The festivities included a pep rally, an afterparty, and a basketball game inspired by a classic episode. Fans were thrilled to meet their favorite stars and take part in the excitement. Talk of a sequel series, possibly filmed in Wilmington, has fans buzzing with anticipation, as cast members like Antwon Tanner hope to reprise their roles.

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NC Budget Includes $5B for Vouchers, Expands ICE Enforcement Mandates

[NC Newsline] Republicans in the North Carolina Senate passed a bill to fully fund private school vouchers, eliminating a 54,000-student waitlist, despite opposition from Democrats. The bill, which provides $5 billion for vouchers over a decade, also mandates cooperation between sheriffs and ICE, expanding immigration enforcement. Democrats argue the plan disproportionately benefits wealthier families and undermines public education. The bill also includes provisions for Medicaid funding, rural broadband, and public school growth.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Two men stationed at Camp Lejeune charged in Surf City rape

• Executive VP Lakesha McDay resigns at New Hanover Community Endowment

• Mark Robinson is undeterred by alleged scandal

• Man sentenced in Oak Island murder case

What you should know:

• US is sending more troops to the Middle East

What might surprise you

• DOJ publishes Ryan Routh’s $150,000 bounty on Trump

National & World News:

• Gov. Ron DeSantis extends state of emergency ahead of projected Hurricane Helene

• Israeli air strikes kill 274, Lebanon says, as thousands flee south of country

• California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

• US Woman Fighting For Life After Vaccine Reaction At Hospital

To-Do!

✅ Today: Go to Aldis and pick up some Oktoberfest favorites like Braunschweiger, Schnitzel, Sauerkraut and StrudelDon’t Miss

Weather Forecast

Tue 24 Partly Cloudy | 80°/74° | 20% | SSE 8 mph
Wed 25 Partly Cloudy | 81°/74° | 17% | SE 9 mph
Thu 26 PM Showers | 81°/75° | 44% | ESE 12 mph

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Tide Forecast

Tue Sep 24
12:49am: 3.91 ft (High Tide)
6:56am: 0.51 ft (Low Tide)
1:20pm: 4.77 ft (High Tide)
8:17pm: 0.90 ft (Low Tide)

Wed Sep 25
1:46am: 3.72 ft (High Tide)
8:08am: 0.69 ft (Low Tide)
2:19pm: 4.52 ft (High Tide)
9:22pm: 0.95 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Sep 26
2:46am: 3.61 ft (High Tide)
9:13am: 0.75 ft (Low Tide)
3:24pm: 4.33 ft (High Tide)
10:17pm: 0.94 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net