FRIDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

I hope you had a fantastic day celebrating the 4th of July!

I’m trying something new starting today: Guess where I am! At the bottom of the issue you’ll see a photograph that might seem familiar. Can you guess where the image was taken? Reply back with your answer. First three correct replies get mentioned in Monday’s newsletter. Be sure to reply back with the name that you want mentioned.

Here’s today’s issue–

What you should know:

• Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires

• Quadruple shark attack off Texas

• Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Carlo Vigano

• Biden faces critical day to push back against calls to withdraw from race

What might surprise you

• Controversial rapper launches clothing line that ‘protects from 5G dust’

• Bizarre, CrimeSuspect Busted For One Cent Bank Robbery

National & World News:

• VP Harris top choice to replace Biden in election

• Jeff Bezos To Sell $5 Billion In Amazon Shares

• What happens to Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out

• Biden Tells Governors He Needs to Sleep More and Work Less at Night

• Multiple people are reportedly injured after fireworks malfunctioned and shot into the crowd in Provo, UT

Local News:

• Fundraiser set for restoration of Carolina Beach hermit mural

• BREAKING: Dead body pulled from pond on Cinema Drive

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• UNC System to Eliminate DEI Offices Under New Guidance

• Avelo Extends Flight Schedule

• Record Number of New Citizens at NC Fourth of July Festival

UNC System to Eliminate DEI Offices Under New Guidance

[WUNC] UNC System President Peter Hans has issued guidance to university chancellors to comply with a new policy from the UNC Board of Governors that eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and emphasizes "institutional neutrality." The guidance requires changes to job titles and responsibilities, avoiding political or social advocacy. Chancellors must submit compliance reports by September 1, redirecting funds from discontinued programs to student success initiatives like mental health and technology proficiency.

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Avelo Extends Flight Schedule from Wilmington to January 2025

[WECT] Avelo Airlines has extended its East Coast flight schedule, including routes to and from Wilmington International Airport, through January 7, 2025. Destinations include Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, New Haven, Washington D.C./Baltimore, Orlando, and Philadelphia. This extension offers travelers a chance to book their winter and holiday vacations in advance.

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Record Number of New Citizens at NC Fourth of July Festival in Southport

[WECT] At the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, 109 people from nearly 35 countries became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony. This year's event saw the largest number of new citizens to date. Among them was Nina Zhelev, who fulfilled a dream started by her late husband. The ceremony was an emotional moment for many, highlighting the journey and dedication required to achieve U.S. citizenship.

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Weather Forecast

Fri 05 Partly Cloudy | 89°/79° | 15% | SSW 16 mph
Sat 06 Partly Cloudy | 88°/78° | 15% | SSW 15 mph
Sun 07 Partly Cloudy | 86°/78° | 24% | S 11 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Fri Jul 5
1:48am: 0.02 ft Low Tide
7:28am: 3.53 ft High Tide
1:29pm: -0.28 ft Low Tide
7:54pm: 4.77 ft High Tide

Sat Jul 6
2:36am: 0.00 ft Low Tide
8:15am: 3.54 ft High Tide
2:18pm: -0.22 ft Low Tide
8:40pm: 4.65 ft High Tide

Sun Jul 7
3:18am: 0.02 ft Low Tide
9:02am: 3.53 ft High Tide
3:03pm: -0.12 ft Low Tide
9:25pm: 4.47 ft High Tide

Provided by Marineweather.net

Where am I?

Guess where I am! Check Monday’s issue for the answer. Check PCP’s Instagram page for clues over the weekend.

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