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Good morning Wilmington!

As temperatures start to drop for us here in Wilmington, keep Western NC in your thoughts and prayers as Spruce Pine will have a freeze warning tomorrow night.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• PNCDOT Reopens 600 Roads

• NC State Fair 2024 Brings New Rides and Entertainment

NCDOT Reopens 600 Roads as Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues

[NCDOT] NCDOT has reopened over 600 roads in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene's destruction, but recovery continues with nearly 600 road closures still in place. The hurricane caused unprecedented damage, especially in Western NC, and repair costs are expected to reach several billion dollars. NCDOT is working with local, state, and federal agencies to repair roads, restore power, and provide emergency supplies to affected areas. The public is urged to avoid non-essential travel to facilitate ongoing recovery efforts.

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NC State Fair 2024 Brings New Rides and Entertainment

[WRAL] The NC State Fair returns from October 17-27, 2024, with new attractions, including a giant slide and Candy Adventure Fun House. Entertainment highlights include a strolling piano and pumpkin sculptor Jim Bille. Fairgoers can enjoy 72 new food options. Parking is free, with off-site lots and shuttle services. The clear bag policy remains in effect for quick security checks.

Tickets and pricing

General Admission:

• Adults (ages 13-64): $10 in advance, $13 at the gate

• Children (ages 6-12): $5 in advance, $7 at the gate

• Seniors (65+): $5 both in advance and at the gate

• Children under 5: Free

Gates times:

• Thursday, October 17 - Noon - 11 p.m.

• Friday, October 18 - Saturday, October 19: 9 a.m. - Midnight

• Sunday, October 20 - Thursday, October 24: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

• Friday, October 25 - Saturday, October 26: 9 a.m. - Midnight

• Sunday, October 27 - 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Special Day Events

• NC State (Wolfpack) Day: Thursday, October 17

• AccessABILITY Day: Sunday, October 20

• Senior Citizen Day: Tuesday, October 22

• Military Appreciation Day: Wednesday, October 23

• Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day: Thursday, October 24

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News Roundup

Local News:

• New Chipotle restaurant in Leland set to open soon

• Water service has started returning to downtown Asheville

• Special Olympics to host Fall Games at Legion Stadium

• Novant Health Airlink celebrates 20,000 patients transported

What you should know:

• Early voting starts tomorrow

What might surprise you

• Trump says he will put 100% tariffs on countries abandoning the US dollar

National & World News:

• Walgreens to close 1,200 stores nationwide

• Georgia judge blocks rule requiring hand-count of election ballots

• Giant Pandas Arrive at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

• Alex Murdaugh settles lawsuit in teen’s boating death

To-Do!

✅ Oct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.

✅ Oct. 29: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).*

✅ Nov. 2: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).

✅ Nov. 5: General Election Day.

✅ Nov. 5: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).*

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Weather Forecast

Wed 16 AM Clouds/PM Sun | 61°/46° | 15% | N 15 mph
Thu 17 Sunny | 63°/46° | 3% | NNW 15 mph
Fri 18 Sunny | 69°/51° | 3% | N 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Wed Oct 16
12:31am: -0.32 ft (Low Tide)
6:45am: 5.38 ft (High Tide)
1:08pm: -0.24 ft (Low Tide)
7:08pm: 5.05 ft (High Tide)

Thu Oct 17
1:20am: -0.52 ft (Low Tide)
7:33am: 5.70 ft (High Tide)
2:02pm: -0.35 ft (Low Tide)
7:57pm: 4.96 ft (High Tide)

Fri Oct 18
2:08am: -0.60 ft (Low Tide)
8:22am: 5.84 ft (High Tide)
2:55pm: -0.34 ft (Low Tide)
8:46pm: 4.77 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net