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Christmas pet adoptions often lead to returns, urging shelters to advise against impulsive gifts. Stephen Watson from New Hanover County animal control suggests waiting until after the holiday rush. Shelters match pets to lifestyles, warning against pairing couch potatoes with high-energy breeds. Experts advise meeting the pet first, preparing the home, and allowing time for decompression and routine settlement. Local shelters offer advice, and sometimes, the best recharge is simply relaxing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Live Cannonball Found in Backyard: Carolina Beach Residents Shock, Bomb Squads Swift Action Checkout Solipillow.com

School District Swiftly Addresses Teacher Misconduct Allegations, Prioritizing Student Safety The podcast episode features a school district spokesperson, Barnes, discussing their quick response to recent teacher misconduct allegations, particularly those involving child injuries. The districts policy involves placing employees on paid administrative leave upon receiving a complaint, ensuring due process for all parties. Despite staffing shortages, the district has seen a decrease in such incidents, with parents praising their swift action. In ongoing cases, the district is stepping back to allow law enforcement to lead investigations. Checkout Solipillow.com

Pleasure Islands Beach Renourishment Project Paused: Dredge Ship Reassigned to Philadelphia The multi-million-dollar beach renourishment project on Pleasure Island, aimed at pumping 1.79 million cubic yards of sand onto Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, has been put on hold until mid-February. The contractor, Norfolk Dredging Company, had to pull out their equipment due to the dredge ship being reassigned to a project in Philadelphia. The original spot near Myrtle Sound ran out of sand, requiring a larger vessel to reach deeper waters offshore. The project, which began in November, has so far laid down about 900 cubic yards of sand on the north end of Carolina Beach. The full push is set to resume before April 30, 2026, avoiding sea turtle nesting season. Checkout Solipillow.com

ICEs Operation Angels Honor: Arresting Over 1,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens in 14 Days In response to the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a massive operation called Angels Honor, arresting over one thousand criminal illegal aliens in just fourteen days. The operation, named after Laken Riley, was part of the new Laken Riley Act, which mandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with serious crimes. The act received bipartisan support in Congress and was signed into law by President Donald Trump. The operation, led by ICE Director Todd Lyons, resulted in the arrest of individuals with horrific criminal records, including rape, sexual assault, and child torture. The operation aimed to protect Americans from illegal alien crime and honor Laken Rileys memory. Checkout Solipillow.com

Libyan Military Commanders Jet Crashes Near Ankara, Killing Top General and Four Others A business jet carrying Libyas top military commander, Chief of General Staff Muhammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, crashed near Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday night, killing all five passengers. The Falcon 50 jet took off from Esenboga International Airport and lost contact about 30 minutes later. Turkish officials confirmed the crash near Haymana, roughly 75 kilometers south of Ankara, after the plane sent an emergency landing signal. The tragedy occurred hours after Al-Haddads high-level meetings in Ankara with Turkish defense officials, highlighting the close military ties between the two nations. No cause has been released, and search and recovery efforts continue. Checkout Solipillow.com

Horrifying Attack on Elderly Woman: A Notorious Repeat Offender Strikes Again A seventy-five-year-old woman, Jeanette Marken, was brutally attacked outside the King County Courthouse in Seattle. The assailant, Fale Vaigalepa Pea, struck her with a wooden stick attached with a metal screw, causing severe injuries including permanent vision loss and fractures. Pea, a repeat offender with a long rap sheet, was arrested on the spot. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree assault, seeking a tougher sentence. Checkout Solipillow.com

Aaron Rodgers Shines, Trash Talks in Steelers Win; High-Stakes Game Awaits for AFC North Crown Checkout Solipillow.com

Explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, triggers massive rescue operation; governor pledges full support; scene remains active as search and rescue efforts continue; officials urge nearby residents to follow local guidance. Checkout Solipillow.com