WEDNESDAY TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

You may be aware that Hurricane Milton is about to make landfall around Tampa, FL starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning. if Milton does make landfall on Thursday, October 10–that’s the same day that Hurricane Michael made Florida landfall as a CAT-5 hurricane in 2018. Ironically, Michael’s name was retired and “Milton” replaced “Michael.”

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Cape Fear Bridge Replacement Plans Stir Community Concerns

• NC Offers Flexible Voting Options After Hurricane Helene

• Novant Health and YMCA Partner for Health Screenings

Cape Fear Bridge Replacement Plans Stir Community Concerns

[WECT] Neighbors voiced concerns about the proposed options to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, citing worries about the impact on historic communities and potential displacement of homes and businesses on the Wilmington side of the river. The Department of Transportation shared design plans and addressed community questions at a recent meeting.

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NC Offers Flexible Voting Options After Hurricane Helene

[WECT] The N.C. State Board of Elections has introduced provisions to aid voters in 13 counties affected by Hurricane Helene. These measures include flexibility in changing voting sites, recruiting more poll workers, and offering in-person absentee ballot requests. Voters can request absentee ballots online or in-person, with the option to drop them off at any county's election board. Voter registration remains open until Oct. 11, with online registration available via the DMV.

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Novant Health and YMCA Partner for Health Screenings

[WECT] Novant Health is partnering with the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina to enhance community health and wellness. The partnership involves Novant's care cruiser offering health screenings at YMCA locations, including tests for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and fall risk for seniors. Both organizations aim to promote health and well-being across the region.

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News Roundup

Local News:

• Cucalorus Film Festival announces full schedule

• Upcoming road closures in Southport due to filming

• Who are the city of Wilmington's highest-paid employees

• IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon is coming to the Wilmington area

• Board of Elections investigating alleged voter impersonation in Brunswick County

• Two Wilmington-area residents charged in Jan. 6, 2021 riots

What you should know:

• FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims and conspiracy theories

• FBI thwarts Election Day terror attack plot

What might surprise you

• Portland throwing out its entire government

• Harvard student demonstrates how Meta smart glasses can dox anyone in seconds

National & World News:

• American Airlines passenger in first class finds bedbug climbing up leg during flight

• Documentarian believes he may have uncovered the inventor of Bitcoin, “Satoshi Nakamoto” 

To-Do!

✅ See the Tropicana is demolished, Vegas style - LANGUAGE!

Weather Forecast

Wed 09 Mostly Cloudy | 76°/63° | 4% | NNE 13 mph
Thu 10 AM Clouds/PM Sun | 69°/54° | 24% | NNE 18 mph
Fri 11 Mostly Sunny | 72°/55° | 14% | NNE 14 mph

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Tide Forecast

Wed Oct 9
5:36am: 1.02 ft (Low Tide)
12:34pm: 4.36 ft (High Tide)
7:02pm: 1.25 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Oct 10
12:47am: 3.34 ft (High Tide)
6:45am: 1.08 ft (Low Tide)
1:26pm: 4.39 ft (High Tide)
8:12pm: 1.17 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Oct 11
1:42am: 3.40 ft (High Tide)
8:06am: 1.00 ft (Low Tide)
2:22pm: 4.44 ft (High Tide)
9:13pm: 0.95 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net