WEDNESDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Ready for Christmas in Wilmington?

The City of Wilmington Tree Lighting is taking place tomorrow evening at Riverfront Park from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Enjoy a special performance by the Roland-Grise Middle School KNIGHT Singers, followed by a heartwarming reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Afterward, visit with Santa and Bookworm Beauty Princess and indulge in light refreshments. What better way to get into the spirit!

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Fluoride Critique Fuels Heated NC Discussions

• Community Drives CFCC Fundraiser to $113K for Students

Kennedy’s Fluoride Critique Fuels Heated NC Discussions

[NC Health News] Fluoridation debates intensify in North Carolina as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Trump ally, amplifies concerns about its safety, citing emerging evidence of cognitive risks. A recent federal ruling found potential risks at certain fluoride levels but reaffirmed uncertainty about harm. Dentists and public health groups, including the CDC, maintain that fluoridation at controlled levels is safe and cost-effective for preventing tooth decay. Some NC communities have explored bans, highlighting growing discord over public health policies and individual consent.

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Community Drives CFCC Fundraiser to $113K for Students

[WECT] Cape Fear Community College’s recent fundraiser generated $113,500 to support its automotive training programs, benefiting students with tools, equipment, and scholarships. Community members, industry leaders, and donors like Tim Milam helped make the event a success, highlighting the importance of developing a skilled workforce in the region.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Snow flurries reported in the Wilmington area

• Cold stunned turtles brought to North Carolina

• Miniature horses loose near ILM airport

Western North Carolina:

• Clinician teams brought critical care to WNC

• Western NC tourism braces for worker exodus amid rising jobless rates

What you should know:

• UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot

• Dems flip final House seat, narrowing Republican majority

• Martial law chaos in South Korea

What might surprise you

• Biden announces $1 billion for African’s displaced from homes

National & World News:

• SS death camp guard, 100, ordered to stand trial accused of 3,300 Holocaust murders

• Netanyahu to take stand in corruption trial

Weather Forecast

Wed 04 Sunny | 51°/43° | 1% | WSW 12 mph
Thu 05 Partly Cloudy/Wind | 61°/27° | 0% | W 21 mph
Fri 06 Sunny | 45°/26° | 0% | NNW 12 mph

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Tide Forecast

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)

Thu Dec 5
3:19am: 0.17 ft (Low Tide)
10:01am: 4.42 ft (High Tide)
4:20pm: 0.26 ft (Low Tide)
10:23pm: 3.25 ft (High Tide)

Fri Dec 6
4:08am: 0.30 ft (Low Tide)
10:51am: 4.34 ft (High Tide)
5:13pm: 0.25 ft (Low Tide)
11:18pm: 3.39 ft (High Tide)

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