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Good Morning Wilmington
And….we’re off!
I gotta tell you, Mondays are tough. It’s like that first day coming back to school after winter break. The rest of the week flow much better. Heres your Tuesday newsletter:
In national and world news:
Netanyahu promises an aggressive offense against Hamas. It’s unfortunate that such an extraordinary attack got through Israeli intelligence but here we are.
At least 11 Americans have lost their lives in the Hamas attacks according to John Kirby there is likely an unknown number of Americans being held hostage by Hamas–who has threatened to execute the hostages [Zero Hedge].
Biden considering a “One and done” “Big Package” final spending payment to Ukraine for $24 billion [Telegraph]
RFK Jr. announced he is dropping out of the Democratic primary race against Biden and will run for president as an independent.
RFK's siblings denounced this move:
"Today's announcement is deeply saddening for us. We denounce his candidacy and believe it to be perilous for our country."
In today’s PortCityPulse:
Coop flies (must avoid chicken pun) to Tokyo
One road opens, another closes
PCD does a recap on Gov’t Mule’s visit to ILM
News
Gov. Roy Cooper leading economic development trip to Tokyo
[WRAL] Cooper will lead a North Carolina delegation to the annual Southeastern United States/Japan Economic Development Conference from from Oct. 11-15. The Democratic governor said he plans to meet with Japanese business leaders and government officials to strengthen existing relationships and recruit new jobs to North Carolina. The trip comes as Charlotte, North Carolina, prepares to host next year's conference.
On this trip, I will recruit new businesses with better paying jobs for North Carolina, while having discussions with and personally encouraging industry leaders to attend our conference next year so they can see for themselves what our great state of North Carolina has to offer,
Right-Hand Lane on Market Street Set to Close for Eight Months
Starting on October 16th, a lane at the intersection of Market Street and Porters Neck Road in New Hanover County, NC, will be closed for approximately eight weeks. The closure is due to the need to repair a failing section of a CFPUA sewer main. This issue was discovered during rehabilitation work performed over the summer near the Oak Landing shopping center on Market Street. The right turn lane from northbound Market Street onto Porters Neck Road will be affected, but right-turning traffic will still be allowed from the right-hand through-lane of Market Street. Access to the Oak Landing shopping center will remain open. The lane closure is expected to last until mid-December.
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In Photos: Gov’t Mule Recap by Port City Daily
[Port City Daily] offers a complete recap of Gov’t Mule’s visit to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Looks like it was a great experience!
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Don’t Miss
Ocean Fest
OCT 13 & 14 in Surf City.
Friday the 13th:
5-10 pm: Ocean Fest Kickoff Concert presented by Corona (102 N. Shore Dr. Surf City) Free concert with Oceanic, The Alive and headliner Signal Fire. Corona Beer Garden and Ocean Fest merch on sale. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Last call at 9:30 pm.
5-7 pm: Packet Pickup for Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run (table in Eco Zone at Roland Ave. Beach Access)
Saturday the 14th:
8 am: Ocean Fest Vintage Surf Contest presented by Salty Turtle Beer Co. (Roland Beach Access, Surf City) First heats kick off at 8 am with the finals (likely) finishing up around 3 pm. Awards in mainstage Corona Beer Garden following the finals.
8 am - 5 pm: Eco Zone presented by A New Earth Project
9 am: Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run
9 am - 5 pm: Kids Zone
9 am - 5 pm: Arts & Crafts Vendor Zone
10 am - 10 pm: Live music on the mainstage in the Corona Beer Garden.
10 am - 10 pm: Corona Beer Gardens.
10 pm: Ocean Fest 2023 Officially Concludes!
FRIDAY:
10PM-11PM: The Del McCoury Band
8:30PM-9:30PM: Mighty Poplar
7:05PM-8:05PM: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
5:55PM-6:40PM: AJ Lee & Blue Summit
5PM-5:30PM: Kids on Bluegrass
SATURDAY:
10PM-11PM: Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
8:30PM-9:30PM: Kruger Brothers play Doc Watson (with special guest Jerry Douglas)
7:20PM-8:05PM: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
6:10PM-6:55PM: Jake Blount, Kaia Kater & Tray Wellington
5PM-5:45PM: Missy Raines & Allegheny (with special guest Alison Brown)
DON'T FORGET: Anime, Martial Arts and Hip-Hop
What more can you ask for? All I can say is this looks like a BLAST!
OCT 13-14 @Waterline Brewing, Sokoto House & Kenan Auditorium
3 chambers is a festival showcasing hip-hop, martial arts, and anime culture through a variety of live music performances, immersive art, and innovative film experiences.
The festival derives its name from the three levels of artistic expression (art, music, film) with chambers referencing the stages of a monk's journey to becoming a kung fu master in the film the 36th chamber of shaolin. Additionally, the festival pays tribute to the iconic hip-hop group, wu-tang clan and the martial arts movie classic the 36th chamber of shaolin.
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Wine on sale @Harris Teeter
Barefoot, Woodbridge or Yellowtail 750ML bottels for $6.99 ea
André, Dark Horse or Liberty Creek 750ML bottles for $8.99 ea.
Cupcake, Robert Mondavi or Bogle 750 ML bottles ofr $8.99 ea
Chateau Ste. Michlle, Seaglass or Noble Vines 750 ML bottles for $7.97 for e-VIC members.
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Surf Forecast
TUE AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: flat - CHOPPY
WED AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: flat - CLEAN
THU AM: flat - CHOPPY | PM: 2+ ft - CHOPPY
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Weather Forecast
TUE 10 Sunny | 81°/63° | PREC 1% | SW 13 mph
WED 11 Cloudy | 79°/63° | PREC 2% | WSW 7 mph
THU 12 Showers | 74°/65° | PREC 56% | NE 10 mph
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Tide Forecast
TUE OCT 10
Low Tide at 1:34 AM, 0.59 ft
High Tide at 7:14 AM, 4.18 ft
Low Tide at 1:38 PM, 0.52 ft
High Tide at 7:40 PM, 4.51 ft
WED OCT 11
Low Tide at 2:19 AM, 0.49 ft
High Tide at 8:04 AM, 4.34 ft
Low Tide at 2:27 PM, 0.46 ft
High Tide at 8:25 PM, 4.55 ft
THU OCT 12
Low Tide at 3:01 AM, 0.42 ft
High Tide at 8:50 AM, 4.48 ft
Low Tide at 3:14 PM, 0.43 ft
High Tide at 9:06 PM, 4.56 ft
Provided by Marineweather.net
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