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šŸŒ± How new ā€˜turtle lightsā€™ could change Ocean Isle Beach nights

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Ocean Isle Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How new ā€˜turtle lightsā€™ could change Ocean Isle Beach nights
  • Wildfire near Ocean Isle Beach still only half contained Sunday
  • Ocean Isle Beach community mourns the passing of George Thomas Madison

Also on today's calendar: Shark Smarts.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canā€™t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ In Ocean Isle Beach, advocates hope ā€˜Turtle Lights' will save tiny lives (whqr.org) ā€” Ocean Isle Beach volunteers are replacing oceanfront streetlights with amber ā€œturtle lightsā€ and covering the higher power bills themselves to protect hatchlings this season. The Sea Turtle Protection Organization hopes future state legislation will mandate wildlife-safe lighting and urges residents, rental owners, and visitors to cut white lights, close blinds, and email elected officials to support stronger protections.
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ā€¢ ā€˜Real-life superhero': Fireman saves baby as North Carolina coastal wildfire battle continues (myfox8.com) ā€” A large Brunswick County wildfire burning between Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach remained only 50% contained Sunday after threatening 30 homes and damaging utilities, though no houses were ultimately lost. Crews from every county fire department and neighboring counties are still working the 300-acre Quarry Road Fire as winds and smoldering debris keep smoke and flare-up risks alive.
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ā€¢ George Thomas Madison, 60 (portcitydaily.com) ā€” Ocean Isle Beach is mourning longtime resident George Thomas Madison, a devoted father, grandfather, and real estate appraiser who passed away June 29 at age 60. Remembered for his faith, generosity, and love of Carolina basketball, he leaves behind close family in Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, and beyond, with a memorial fund established at Shallotte United Bank to support his daughterā€™s college education.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm looking to find an experienced dog / house sitter .
    I have an 8 year old male Gremen Shepard and 8 year old female Bichon Frise. Must know how to handle a GSD. (Nextdoor Bent Tree Plantation)
  • Looking for electrician to install new garage door outside lights.
    3 lights 2 on front and 1 on the side. I have the lights. (Nextdoor Brick Landing)
  • R+L Carriers posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Ocean Isle Beach. Apply here.
  • Frito-Lay, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Part Time Merchandiser - Schedule A in Shallotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Isle Beach here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Sunset Beach

  • Sunset Beach warns against digging large holes on strand (wect.com)

Shallotte

  • Residents recount fear, uncertainty after Quarry Road Fire threatens homes and family history (wwaytv3.com)
  • 7/13/26 Daily Update -- QUARRY ROAD FIRE (Shallotte, Brunswick County) (einpresswire.com)
  • Shallotte fire origin ruled as lightning strike, county in ā€˜exceptional' drought (portcitydaily.com)

Oak Island

  • Hazmat crews respond to chemical incident at Oak Island ice cream shop (wwaytv3.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter ā€œR.ā€ (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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