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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• N.C. Shrimpers Find Hope Amid Global Trade Battles

• Port City Marina Developer Plans New Industrial Park

Tariffs as a Lifeline: N.C. Shrimpers Find Hope Amid Global Trade Battles

[WHQR] In this week’s edition of The Dive, Johanna Still explores why some North Carolina shrimpers are cheering Trump’s tariffs, which they see as crucial protection against cheap imported seafood. Meanwhile, Ben Schachtman follows up on how UNCW’s “neutrality policy” is playing out. After controversy over a Holocaust scholar's lecture, a student group is offering an event featuring Gaza medical volunteers to provide a different viewpoint. University departments, however, are navigating the line between promotion and participation.

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Zephyr Rising: Port City Marina Developer Plans New Industrial Park

[WilmingtonBiz] The company behind Port City Marina, formerly USA InvestCo, is now operating as Zephyr Development Co. and has announced plans to build an industrial park near Wilmington International Airport. The site on Blue Clay Road could house up to 220,000 square feet of flex and light industrial space, aimed at logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. The move reflects both a rebranding and a renewed commitment to long-term development in the greater Wilmington area.

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News Roundup

Local News

• Teen charged after 5-year-old injured by motorized bike in Wilmington. A teenager is facing charges after a 5-year-old was struck by a motorized bike near a residential area. The child suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Port City Daily

• New sports bar planned for downtown Burgaw. A historic building in downtown Burgaw will be renovated into a sports bar, adding to the town’s growing small business scene. Port City Daily

• Trial set for one of three men charged in the 2021 double murder of Tru Colors' COO and another man. The incident involved a shooting at a Wilmington home linked to gang activity, and prosecutors say the defendant was caught on surveillance near the scene. WECT

• Burgaw’s finance officer arrested for DWI and hit-and-run. Police say she crashed into a parked car, drove away, and later failed a sobriety test. She’s now facing multiple charges. WECT

What You Should Know

• FDA bans several artificial food dyes after studies link them to hyperactivity in children. The ban affects dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5, which are commonly used in candies, cereals, and snacks. CNBC

• GOP-led House panel recommends prosecution of Andrew Cuomo over COVID nursing home deaths. The report claims Cuomo deliberately concealed data and should face criminal charges. The Hill

• Tesla misses Q1 delivery expectations and reports declining profits. Despite cost-cutting efforts and new model launches, revenue and net income both fell year-over-year. Wall Street Journal

Weather

Summary

Over the next three days in Wilmington, NC, expect varied weather. Wednesday, April 23, brings PM thunderstorms with a high of 76°F and a 47% chance of rain. Thursday, April 24, will be mostly cloudy with a high of 74°F and a 21% precipitation chance. Friday, April 25, features partly cloudy skies, a high of 76°F, and a 16% chance of rain. Winds shift from SSW to E and SE, with surf conditions improving slightly by Friday.

Weather Forecast

• Wed Apr 23: PM Thunderstorms | 76° / 63° | 47% | SSW 9 mph

• Thu Apr 24: Mostly Cloudy | 74° / 64° | 21% | E 9 mph

• Fri Apr 25: Partly Cloudy | 76° / 66° | 16% | SE 10 mph

Tide Forecast

• Wed Apr 23:

  • 4:02 AM: 3.7 ft (High Tide)

  • 10:25 AM: -0.2 ft (Low Tide)

  • 4:33 PM: 3.7 ft (High Tide)

  • 10:46 PM: -0.4 ft (Low Tide)

• Thu Apr 24:

  • 5:01 AM: 3.7 ft (High Tide)

  • 11:16 AM: -0.2 ft (Low Tide)

  • 5:31 PM: 3.8 ft (High Tide)

  • 11:46 PM: -0.4 ft (Low Tide)

• Fri Apr 25:

  • 6:00 AM: 3.7 ft (High Tide)

  • 12:07 PM: -0.2 ft (Low Tide)

  • 6:28 PM: 3.9 ft (High Tide)

  • 12:45 AM: -0.4 ft (Low Tide)

Surf Forecast

Knee-high ESE short-period wind swell with occasional thigh-high sets. Semi-glassy morning with SSW winds <5 mph, shifting to glassy with ESE winds in the afternoon. Surf height 1-2 ft.

Weather data derived from: weather.com. Tide data from: marineweather.net. Surf data from: surfcaptain.com

Wednesday

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