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IN THIS ISSUE: Chemours moving 4 million lbs. of Gen X to NC
Jason @ Port City Pulse
October 20, 2023
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Good Morning Wilmington
This weekend ends the outdoor concert season and there’s just a few Oktoberfest celebrations left. Get out there an enjoy the outdoor live music and festivities this weekend! Keep in mind that Autumn with Topsail is a great way for the whole family to have fun and this is the last weekend for the NC State Fair. Unless you are participating or spectating, try to avoid Ironman traffic. Whatever you do, try to be present and take it all in.
National and World News
US Navy warship in Red Sea intercepts three missiles, several drones heading north out of Yemen
Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries
Last night President Biden addressed the nation on the conflicts on Israel and Ukraine
Rockets, drones hit Iraqi base housing US forces -security sources
Two Vatican trials currently underway raise pressing concerns for the Holy See, spotlighting the extensive authority of Pope Francis as an absolute monarch and the intricate legal, financial, and reputational challenges that accompany his exercise of power. These trials have not only raised questions about the rule of law within the Vatican but have also tarnished its reputation with revelations of vendettas, espionage, and ransom payments.
Jim Jordon [OH] refusing to drop out, wants to try again for the House Speaker position–said to be a televised vote @10:AM tomorrow
Matt Gaetz [FL] says he will do ‘everything possible’ to stop empowering McHenry
EPA announced that lead emitted from airplanes is a danger to public health
Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election subversion case
Joran van der Sloot admitted to killing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway
Local News
In today’s PortCityPulse:
$3million for workforce housing
Chemours planning to dump 4 million lbs. GenX waste to Bladen Co.
State Dept. issues worldwide caution
News
Chemours plans to import over four million pounds of GenX waste from the Netherlands to Bladen Co.
[WECT & Newsline] The GenX can be exported under the EPA’s current authorization letter, but not if the compound is regulated as hazardous waste in the U.S. The EPA has not designated GenX and the 15,000 types of PFAS has hazardous waste, but a pending decision could start the process of doing so.
This is the single greatest environmental disaster in North Carolina history. This is a company that has consistently refused to recognize the harm. And now they’re going to export toxic waste from Europe to Fayetteville.
Chemours and DuPont have contaminated the drinking water not only in North Carolina, but in West Virginia — and the Netherlands. A Dutch court recently found Chemours is liable for PFAS contamination in towns near Dordrecht between 1984 and 1998, Reuters reported.
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State Department: Worldwide Caution
Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should:
Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested about 300 people who were protesting inside the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building to demand that Congress pass a cease-fire resolution in the Israel-Gaza war amid an intensifying humanitarian crisis.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost)
11:50 AM • Oct 19, 2023
Don’t Miss
Oktoberfest @Hi-Wire Brewing
Prost to Oktoberfest! 🍻 Join us for our free and family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration THIS Sunday, Oct. 22, from 2-6pm. We've got liters of beer, hilarious games, delicious pretzels, and live music & dancing by Little German Band and Dancers to keep the good times rolling. Mark your calendars and bring the whole family - it's going to be a fantastic day of fun and festivities. Don't miss out on the gemütlichkeit! 🇩🇪💃🎉
 Leftover SalmonTONIGHT: 6PM @Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Tix $29.50–49.5 |  The Steel DriversTOMRROW: 8PM @UNCW began as a casual jam session over a decade ago has become one of today’s leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world. Tix: $29.50 |
 Halloween FestivalSAT OCT 21: 10AM-4PM @Three Friends Coffee Couldn't make our Carnival last month? Don't worry! Stop by our Halloween Festival 🎃👻 on October 21st for Storytime, Trunk or Treat, a mini pumpkin patch, a costume contest, a bubble dome, s'mores, and more! |  ArMolegeddonSAT OCT 21: 5PM @Mad Mole Brewing This could possibly be the last party before the “big one” so we packed a full day of fun for you! |
 Fall Fest @ Family Trick-or-TreatSAT OCT 21: 12PM @Soda Pop District Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, torquent at mauris. Libero sed, arcu nam, neque magna sed. Nunc blandit, nec odio. Integer id ridiculus. Tortor massa sed. |  Art + Vintage Night MarketSAT OCT 21: 5PM @Fermental We have a curated selection of local art and vintage coming to Fermental for a night market experience you don’t want to miss! Enjoy live music from Scott Horner Duo while sipping your favorite beverages from Fermental’s extensive collection |
 6th Annual Fall FestivalSAT OCT 21: 3PM @Coastal Comm. Baptist Church A fun filled afternoon for the whole family! Come out and enjoy Bible themed trunks, games for all ages and even hayrides! Food trucks will be on site for yummy food purchases. Admission is free! |  Hip Hop BBQSUN OCT 22: 3PM @The Eagle’s Dare Join us for Sunday Hip Hop BBQ w/ MC Jared Sales and Coastal Collective! |
 Soup to Nuts w/Soul-R FusionSUN OCT 22: 4PM @Live at Ted’s Soul-R Fusion is Tim Koehler and Alex Goodell. Soul-R Fusion is Blues, Soul, Americana, Folk and Roots music at its best and all rolled into one. $11 |  Local Art + Vintage Halloween MarketSUN OCT 22: 1PM @ Seagate Bottle Shop We have Wilmington’s best local art and vintage - plus Langos Needz Lemondade Food Truck and The Donut Bus will be here to feed you! And Seagate will be serving all of your favorite brews and wines! |
Final 2023 Oktoberfest celebrations
SAT OCT 21 Oktoberfest in Calabash 11AM-5PM - 947 Carter Drive, Calabash NC
SAT OCT 21 Oysterberfest 2023 12PM-6PM @Wrightsville Beach Brewery
SUN OCT 22 High-Wire Brewing 2-6PM downtown Wilmington
SAT OCT 28 Southport Oktoberfest @Tap and Cellar
SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS THIS SATURDAY
-Carolina Beach Every Saturday 8AM–1PM until Sept 30 @Carolina Beach Lake Park
-Riverfront Farmer's Market Every Saturday until Nov 18 in Historic Downtown
-Tidal Creek every Saturday 8AM–1PM
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Surf Forecast
FRI AM: 0-1 ft - CLEAN | PM: 1-3 ft - CHOPPY
SAT AM: 1 ft - CLEAN | PM: 0-1 ft - CLEAN
SUN AM: 1 ft - CLEAN | PM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN
provided by Swell Info
Weather Forecast
FRI 20 PM Thunderstorms | 77°/53° | PREC 70% | SW 14 mph
SAT 21 Sunny | 72°/57° | PREC 6% | W 15 mph
SUN 22 Sunny | 73°/50° | PREC 2% | NW 13 mph
Provided by weather.com
Tide Forecast
FRI OCT 20
High Tide at 1:10 AM, 4.00 ft
Low Tide at 8:08 AM, 0.51 ft
High Tide at 1:47 PM, 4.68 ft
Low Tide at 9:28 PM, 0.88 ft
SAT OCT 21
High Tide at 2:17 AM, 3.92 ft
Low Tide at 9:11 AM, 0.56 ft
High Tide at 3:09 PM, 4.61 ft
Low Tide at 10:32 PM, 0.84 ft
SUN OCT 22
High Tide at 3:39 AM, 3.92 ft
Low Tide at 10:28 AM, 0.56 ft
High Tide at 4:29 PM, 4.62 ft
Low Tide at 11:35 PM, 0.69 ft
Provided by Marineweather.net
Live Music
This weekend
FRIDAY
7:00 PM Tom Gossin @ Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar · ILM
6:00 PM Leftover Salmon @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · ILM
7:00 PM Brown Dirt Cowboys @ Lazy Pirate · CB
10:00 PM Toubab Krewe @ The Palm Room · WB
SATURDAY
7:00 PM Slick Mahoneys @ Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar · ILM
7:00 PM Nick Black at GLYC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · ILM
7:00 PM Jack Jack 180 @ Lazy Pirate · CB
6:00 PM Saturday Sunset Series Presents Uptown Easy @ Marina Grill · ILM
10:00 PM Holy Roller / Indus Valley Kings / Yule / Waco at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern @ Reggies 42nd Street Tavern · ILM
0:00 PM NARAH @ The Palm Room · WB
SUNDAY
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