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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Wilmington Council to Vote on $3.8M Trail Project, Kenan Fountain Repairs

• Governor Stein Signs Bill Making NC Schools Phone-Free Zones

Wilmington Council to Vote on $3.8M Trail Project, Kenan Fountain Repairs

[WECT] Wilmington City Council’s July 15 meeting will cover a range of initiatives—from sustainability efforts to infrastructure upgrades. Officials will consider a $3.86 million contract for the Greenville Loop Trail’s second section, and approve over $176,000 in additional funding to repair the Kenan Fountain, damaged by an NCDOT contractor. The council will also discuss fossil fuel-free investment amendments, HVAC upgrades at the Riverwalk Visitors Center, and recognize both city staff and Wilmington 101 graduates. New City Manager Rebecca Hawke and Interim Police Chief Ralph Evangelous will be sworn in during the session.

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Governor Stein Signs Bill Making NC Schools Phone-Free Zones

[X@NC_Governor] Governor Josh Stein announced that all North Carolina public schools will now be cell phone-free zones, thanks to a newly passed bipartisan bill. The legislation, set to take effect in the upcoming school year, aims to eliminate classroom distractions, support teachers, and give students a much-needed break from social media. Supporters argue this move will foster deeper focus and engagement in learning environments across the state.

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News Roundup

Local News

• WARM NC is requesting donations of bottled water to help volunteers offering critical home repair work throughout the region stay hydrated.
  WWAY

• North Carolina officials are warning of a rise in Bitcoin ATM scams, urging consumers to be cautious as scammers increasingly use the machines to steal funds from unsuspecting victims.
  WWAY

• Wilmington airport marks major milestone as nation's best for growth. Airport officials credit the growth to Wilmington's strong business market and increasing popularity as a leisure destination. StarNews Online

What You Should Know

• Ford has recalled 850,000 vehicles due to fuel pump failures, part of a broader set of urgent recalls that also includes Ritz Crackers, Creekilbeary Mattresses, water bottles sold by Walmart and Wegmans’ Mini-Muffins.
  NJ.com

• Russia has warned that Trump’s threats to bomb Moscow over Ukraine could provoke “nuclear Armageddon,” escalating tensions as the former U.S. president doubles down on his foreign policy rhetoric.
  The Express

• FBI Director Kash Patel has launched a grand criminal investigation into the alleged political weaponization of the Bureau, targeting DOJ actors involved in prior probes of Trump and his allies.
  The Gateway Pundit

What Might Surprise You

• House Republicans unanimously blocked a vote to release the Epstein client list and related files, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and transparency advocates amid ongoing public scrutiny.
  The Gateway Pundit

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