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North Carolina, particularly Charlotte, grapples with a significant package theft issue, ranking high nationally. Last year, the city lost over $150 million due to stolen packages. The problem escalates during the holidays. Experts advise preventive measures such as using ship-to-store options, scheduling deliveries, and reporting thefts to police. Secure delivery alternatives like FedEx or UPS stores and shared delivery boxes are also recommended. Checkout Solipillow.com

Pinpoint, a beloved fine-dining spot in Wilmington, is closing after ten years. Owner Jeff Duckworth couldnt renew the lease due to personal challenges. The space will be taken over by Nils Mediterranean Cuisine, led by chef Tan Uckan from Istanbul. Uckan plans to open by early February, offering a blend of Turkish, Greek, and Spanish flavors, with a focus on fresh, healthy food and top-quality olive oil. The new restaurant will retain about 85% of the menu from the other Nils locations, with some adjustments for local tastes. Uckan aims to hire Pinpoint staff and plans to open by March, pending permits. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tenants in Wilmington, North Carolina public housing face massive rent hikes next year due to changes in low-income housing tax credit rules. The Wilmington Housing Authority will switch over five hundred units to rents based on the area median income, doubling or tripling what many pay now. Residents like Ariel Carter, a certified nursing assistant with three kids, will see her rent jump from seven hundred dollars to over twelve hundred dollars a month. The authority plans to redevelop sites like Hillcrest with more affordable units under mixed median income levels, but as Wilmingtons economy booms, rents tied to that median will keep rising nationwide, hitting the poorest hardest under shifting federal funding. Checkout Solipillow.com

Novant Health implements temporary visitor restrictions at NC hospitals due to surge in respiratory illnesses, including flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Kids under 13 barred from visiting patients. Exceptions made for special cases, but families must check with care team. Doctors urge vaccinations, hand hygiene, and responsible healthcare use. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, along with thirteen other state attorneys general, is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain strict reporting rules for PFAS chemicals. These manmade, often called forever chemicals, have been linked to serious health issues, including cancers and reproductive problems. Jacksons office has sued companies for hiding the toxicity of these chemicals, which have contaminated waterways. The states have sent a letter to the EPA, asking them to start collecting data on PFAS immediately. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson secures victory in court against FEMA and DHS, gaining access to $17 million in emergency funds. The funds, intended for disaster response and prevention, were previously held back due to unlawful conditions imposed by the federal agencies. The court ruling supports Jacksons claim that the conditions were not in line with Congresss intentions and FEMAs mission. Checkout Solipillow.com

Michael Passmore, a 37-year-old man, was arrested on December 28th in New Hanover County, facing charges including felony drug possession and fleeing from police. He now faces five charges, including fleeing arrest, cocaine possession, drug paraphernalia possession, hit-and-run, and property damage. Passmore appeared in court the next day and will next appear on January 15th. The community is closely following this case. Checkout Solipillow.com

PinPoint Restaurant in Wilmington, NC, closes after 10 years, with new owners taking over and keeping the location open under a new name. Checkout Solipillow.com

Naked Man Wreaks Havoc at Wilmington Hotel, Charged with Multiple Offenses Checkout Solipillow.com