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Good news for Brunswick County drivers! A new DMV office is opening in Belville, NC, in early 2026, addressing long wait times in Wilmington and Shallotte. The temporary modular building will offer appointments and walk-ins, staffed by six examiners and nine service terminals. This is one of four new offices funded by House Bill 125, aiming to cut statewide walk-in waits to fifteen minutes. Expect services by February 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com

Viral Video Sparks Controversy Over Minnesota Daycares: State Officials and Center Manager Deny Fraud, Inspections Underway Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Accident at Wilmington Bar: One Fatality, Driver in Custody Checkout Solipillow.com

Carolina Hurricanes backup goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, a key player with a strong record, is out for the season due to surgery for a persistent lower-body injury. The team, previously leading the Eastern Conference, will rely more on rookie Brandon Bussi and veteran Frederik Andersen, who has struggled recently. Injuries have also affected leading scorer Seth Jarvis and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. Despite a three-game losing streak, the teams resilience is praised, and they are urged to keep pushing forward. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Hanover County, North Carolina, researchers are tackling water quality issues in Pages Creek, which consistently fails state bacteria limits, likely due to human waste contamination. A new study in July aims to identify sources and restore the creeks purity. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic loss rocks NASCAR: Denny Hamlins father, Dennis, dies in house fire; mother, Mary Lou, critically injured Checkout Solipillow.com

Macaulay Culkin, known for his role in Home Alone, shares his ground rules for fans approaching him in public, emphasizing the importance of respecting his family time. He discusses his experience as a dad and his childrens love for the movie, keeping the magic alive by not revealing his connection to the character. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests erupt in Iran as economic crisis fuels unrest, with demonstrators clashing with security forces in Tehran and Mashhad. Merchants join nationwide strikes, calling for the ruling clerics to step down. President Pezeshkian orders talks with protest representatives, while security forces go on high alert. International support for the protesters grows, with Bennett and Pompeo blaming the regimes extremism for the crisis. Checkout Solipillow.com