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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Election Day: Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Plus, a new Walmart opens in Calabash and the Turkey Trot hits its 100th race.

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Election DayTop story

Polls are open today until 7:30 p.m. for the 2026 midterm elections

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today

Polling places in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties on Election Day

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  • 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Polls open
Date
Tue., Nov. 3
ID
Photo ID required

Source: Port City Daily

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WhenWhat
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Polls open
DateTue., Nov. 3
IDPhoto ID required

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Port City Daily's voter guide links free candidate questionnaires for races in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties, including and the N.C. General Assembly.

  • ID: a valid photo ID, or a photo ID exemption form
  • Who: registered voters only
  • Where: your own precinct location

We suggest checking your sample ballot before you go. Driving through Pender County? WWAY says drivers can expect intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, Nov. 2 on N.C. 53 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

3constitutional amendments on the ballot this year

Port City Daily's guide points to its reporting on all three.

Source: Port City Daily

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News Notes

Planning Board

A motion by Commissioner Randy Thompson to send a letter asking Planning Board Chair Clifton Cheek to step down drew a 3-2 vote Monday, and Thompson said the board has approved developments commissioners did not approve, including one county staff recommended against. Commissioners also discussed limiting development hearings to two per meeting after one meeting ran until midnight. WECT

Calabash Walmart

Brunswick County's newest Walmart, at 9700 Ocean Highway W. near Carolina Shores in Calabash, holds its grand opening Wed., Nov. 4, at 7:30 a.m. The Star-News has a look inside the store before it opens. Wilmington Star-News

Turkey Trot

The 12th annual is Thu., Nov. 26, on River Road, and it's the 100th race for Coastal Race Productions. The first 2,500 registered participants get a commemorative 100th Race Treasure Pin. WWAYTV3

The Calabash Turkey Trot offers three races on Thanksgiving morning

RaceStart
10K7 a.m.
5K8:30 a.m.
1-mile race9:15 a.m.

Source: WWAYTV3

Battleship deal

If you live in North Carolina, the 's $13 adult admission runs through Dec. 31, 2026. Show a valid state-issued ID and use code NC13 online or at the ticket window. WWAYTV3

Home

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Today’s puzzles

A new puzzle in each one every morning, played right here.

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Quoted

The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.

— David Foster Wallace

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The Wrap

Free waffle fries are a pretty good reason to open an app. Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in Leland, Wilmington, and Shallotte are giving away a small or medium order of waffle potato fries through Saturday, Nov. 7. You'll need the Chick-fil-A app to redeem it, and it's one order per person. Crispy and free works for us.

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5AM Lelandto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Election Day: Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Plus, a new Walmart opens in Calabash and the Turkey Trot hits its 100th race.

The TLDR

  1. Polls are open today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  2. Brunswick commissioners split 3-2 on a Planning Board chair motion
  3. Calabash's new Walmart opens Wed., Nov. 4, at 7:30 a.m.
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