Back from Labor Day

We lost a good one!

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
September 05, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

With sandy toes and a salty breeze, we bid farewell to the captain of our musical ship, Jimmy Buffett. The man who whisked us away to the shores of Margaritaville and taught us that it's always 5 o'clock somewhere has taken his final bow. Parrotheads, let us raise our margaritas and remember the countless sunsets and island dreams he gifted us with his songs. "It's those changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes" that we'll cherish forever.

Thanks for the memories. Thanks for the music.

Rip JB.

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • We lost a good one!

  • Blue crabs in decline

  • Duke Energy to offer electric car subscription s

News

Jimmy Buffett, 'Margaritaville' singer and mogul, dies: 'He lived his life like a song'

The statement reads the singer died "peacefully ... surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs."

"He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many."

NC blue crab numbers have been dropping

Crab numbers harvested in recent years have fallen precipitously, and there's no smoking gun as to why − although there are probably plenty of factors at play.

LOCAL NEWS

SAVINGS
Last day: Boston butt pork roast for 0.99¢/lb. @ Food Lion (Ends Sept 5)

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Duke Energy subscription service to offer fixed fee for electric vehicle charging

Duke Energy is prepping to test a vehicle charging subscription service in North Carolina. For $24.99 a month, the yearlong pilot program will offer 800 kilowatt-hours monthly to charge EVs at home.

“With this pilot, we’re testing the fixed fee every month. We think customers will enjoy and appreciate,” said Logan Kureczka with Duke Energy’s media relations. “The average EV driver uses less than 15 kWh on a given day, meaning the pilot will offer peace of mind for participants with nearly twice the amount per month needed by the average driver”

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