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Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Fatal Rip Current Rescue

After a family outing turned into a life‑threatening emergency, Coach Nicole Woods was pulled under the surf, lost her pulse, and required five minutes of CPR before regaining consciousness. She now speaks out about the hidden danger of rip currents.

May 26, 2026

Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Drowning in Heroic Ocean Rescue

University of North Carolina Wilmington coach Nicole Woods nearly lost her life while saving her nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach. After a harrowing rescue, she emerged unscathed and is now urging beachgoers to heed warnings about ocean currents.

May 26, 2026

Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Fatal Rip Current Rescue at Wrightsville Beach

University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods nearly drowned while rescuing her 8‑year‑old nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach. After a minutes‑long struggle, she was revived by emergency responders and later shared her story to raise awareness about rip currents.

May 26, 2026

Soccer City’s World Cup Surge: A Whatcom County Store’s Global Ripple

From a modest import of Umbro shorts three decades ago to a $250,000 inventory order ahead of the latest FIFA World Cup, Soccer City in Bellingham has leveraged global soccer excitement to bolster local business, while its family roots and community ties remain central to its identity.

May 26, 2026