Good morning Wilmington!

Wilmington lost a local legend this week. WECT shared the story of Jimbo Patsalos — the heart behind Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch House — and it’s hard to overstate what he meant to this community. In 1977, Jimbo, his wife Anna, and their son Nick came to Wilmington on a summer vacation. One look at this town and they knew: This is it. By December of that year, Jimbo’s opened its doors on College Road — and nearly five decades later, it’s still serving the same home-cooked meals with the same warmth.

If you’ve ever walked through those doors, you probably remember Jimbo sitting at that first counter stool, ready with a handshake or a hug. He wasn’t just running a restaurant — he was building relationships, one customer at a time.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• New Hanover Sheriff's Citizens Academy Now Accepting Applications

• CFPUA Secures $17.8M for Major Wastewater Plant Expansion

New Hanover Sheriff's Citizens Academy Now Accepting Applications

WWAY – The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office opens applications for its 10-week Citizens Academy starting March 19, offering Wilmington-area residents hands-on insight into law enforcement operations, from SWAT demos to K-9 units. Free program (Tuesdays 6-9pm) fosters community ties, enhances safety awareness; limited spots—apply by March 7 for ages 18+. Ideal for locals curious about sheriff services.
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CFPUA Secures $17.8M for Major Wastewater Plant Expansion

Port City Daily The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will receive $17.8 million from state Clean Water and Wastewater Reserve programs to expand the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, increasing capacity from 12 million to 16 million gallons per day. This investment is part of a statewide effort to modernize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, improve resilience to severe weather, and ensure clean water access across North Carolina.

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News Roundup

Local News

NCDOT shifts EV charging focus to rural NC areas like western I-26 and U.S. 74. With $109M federal funds, fewer interstate stations but more in underserved spots to boost adoption amid 140k NC EV drivers. Spectrum News

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Engineer accidentally accesses 7,000 DJI robot vacuums worldwide via security flaw. Live feeds, mics, maps exposed; DJI patched after report, averting mass surveillance risk. Popular Science

National News

NYPD investigates videos of officers pelted with snowballs during storm. Clips show cops hit amid Northeast blizzard; probe seeks identities for potential charges. NBC New York

Nancy Guthrie missing 3+ weeks; family ups reward to $1M via Savannah Guthrie video. 84yo vanished from AZ home; FBI adds $100k, urging tips for recovery or closure. CNN

World News

Louvre president resigns after jewelry heist inquiry exposes systemic security failures. €88M Napoleonic gems stolen; follows ticket fraud arrests, prompting overhaul at world's largest museum. The Guardian

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