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Warmth in the Cold: Wilmington Shelter Offers Refuge in Sub-30 Degree Weather

[WECT] The Warming Shelter at Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington is scheduled to open on January 16-22 for those experiencing homelessness when temperatures fall below 30 degrees. Further decisions about additional days will depend on weather conditions. The pop-up emergency shelter is located at 401 Grace Street, with check-in starting at 5:30 p.m.

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New Hanover County Launches Lawsuit Against PFAS Manufacturers for Water Contamination

[WECT] New Hanover County has filed a lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers, targeting companies responsible for PFAS contamination in local waters. The lawsuit seeks damages, holds companies accountable for contamination, and addresses PFAS use in firefighting foam. The defendants include Chemours, DuPont, 3M, and others. The county spent over $43 million on water treatment due to PFAS, prompting legal action.

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Mt. Olive Pickles

Read this great article about Mt. Olive in Our State
Summary: Mount Olive, a community in North Carolina, earned the title of "North Carolina's unofficial pickle capital" by pickling an unexpectedly abundant cucumber harvest in the early 20th century. Originally a stop on the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, Mount Olive's excess cucumbers were preserved in brine tanks, attracting attention and investment. In 1926, an incorporated pickle company was established, consolidating various brands under the name Mt. Olive in 1953. Today, the Mt. Olive Pickle Company, headquartered on Cucumber Boulevard, remains a multimillion-dollar enterprise, proudly representing the region's pickle tradition. The town hosts the North Carolina Pickle Festival annually, celebrating its pickle heritage and community dedication. Additionally, the New Year's Eve Pickle Drop, initiated in 1999, has become a beloved tradition, with a giant glowing pickle descending into a jar as part of the festivities.

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Weather Forecast

Wed 17 Sunny | 43°/31° | 1% | NW 10 mph
Thu 18 Mostly Sunny | 56°/46° | 4% | SSE 5 mph
Fri 19 Mostly Cloudy | 57°/30° | 24% | W 14 mph

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Tide Forecast

• Wed Jan 17

  • 6:05am -0.11 ft Low Tide

  • 12:01pm 3.79 ft High Tide

  • 6:25pm -0.55 ft Low Tide

• Thu Jan 18

  • 12:37am 4.01 ft High Tide

  • 7:17am 0.06 ft Low Tide

  • 12:54pm 3.43 ft High Tide

  • 7:24pm -0.45 ft Low Tide

• Fri Jan 19

  • 1:34am 3.96 ft High Tide

  • 8:25am 0.12 ft Low Tide

  • 1:53pm 3.12 ft High Tide

  • 8:22pm -0.39 ft Low Tide

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