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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Temporary NC Aquarium Location Planned at Independence Mall

• North Carolina Mountaintop Bought to Preserve Rock Climbing and Hiking

Temporary Aquarium Location Planned at Independence Mall During Fort Fisher Renovation

WRAL — The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will open a temporary location inside Independence Mall while its main facility undergoes a major renovation and expansion. The new 8,000-square-foot space, called Discovery Cove, will feature animal encounters, marine habitats, educational programming, and a gift shop, allowing the aquarium to stay connected with the community during construction. Work began on Jan. 12, with the mall location expected to open several months later as the Fort Fisher site prepares to close for upgrades.

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North Carolina Mountaintop Bought to Preserve Rock Climbing and Hiking

News & Observer The Blue Ridge Conservancy has purchased 74 acres at Howard Knob, a popular rock climbing site overlooking Boone, after a 30-year effort to protect it from development. The area, known for its unique gneiss boulder field, will open to climbers and hikers in 2026, with plans for trails and amenities, including a future connection to the Northern Peaks State Trail. This marks the culmination of decades of local conservation and advocacy.
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News Roundup

Local News

A boat crashed into the front of Oak Island Sporting Goods Shop, damaging the business but causing no injuries. Town officials said the driver was cited for failing to secure the load, and the store will remain closed while cleanup and repairs are underway. WECT

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” are inspiring crowds across the U.S. and are set to arrive in North Carolina this week. The barefoot monks aim to promote mindfulness and healing while traveling from Texas to Washington, D.C., where they plan to seek federal recognition of Vesak, drawing widespread support and viral attention along the way. Spectrum News

A Brunswick County grand jury has issued 18 indictments against Nigel Edge, the alleged Southport restaurant shooter, significantly expanding the charges he faces. The new indictments include additional counts of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and discharging a firearm into occupied property, canceling his scheduled court hearing. WHQR

A section of Wendover Lane in Ogden will be closed for two weeks as crews repair a sewer main, according to Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The closure runs from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, through Tuesday, Feb. 10, affecting both directions between Darden Road and Feather Stone Court, with Bright Leaf Road designated as the detour. WWAY

What You Should Know

The FBI searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson while investigating a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified materials. Agents seized her phone, laptops and a watch, though authorities said she is not the target of the probe, a move described as an unusually aggressive step toward a journalist. MSN

President Trump said U.S. control of Greenland is essential for national security and NATO strength, calling any alternative “unacceptable.” He argued the island is critical to counter Russia and China, escalating rhetoric despite opposition from Greenland’s leaders, Denmark, and other European allies. The Hill

National News

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver, according to police. Officers responded to the incident early Monday morning, and investigators say the alleged altercation occurred after Sutherland entered the vehicle. NBC News

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