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PCP - THUR MAR 28: NC State Engineers Focus on Bridge Safety

IN THIS ISSUE: Civil War Monument Removal Affirmed

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
March 28, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

I asked ChatGPT to come up with a poem for this stormy wet lazy morning.

In the quiet rain's embrace, let's find our sway, For today, my friend, is a lazy day. No need for rush, just let time slip away, As storm clouds paint the skies in shades of gray.

Beneath cozy covers, dreams gently play, In this haven of calm, where worries stray. Embrace the stillness, let your spirit sway, For today, my friend, is a lazy day.

So let the raindrops patter, winds gently sway, In this tranquil moment, just seize the day. With a book in hand, or a movie's display, Relish the peace of this lazy day.

Here’s today’s issue–

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • NC State Engineers Focus on Bridge Safety

  • Civil War Monument Removal Affirmed

  • Governor Cooper Declares 2024 "Year of Public Schools"

News

NC State Engineers Focus on Bridge Safety Advancements After Baltimore Bridge Incident

[WRAL] Triangle-area engineers, led by Dr. Greg Lucier at NC State, are focusing on enhancing bridge safety after the Baltimore bridge collapse. While such events are rare, they're exploring methods to mitigate extreme impacts, considering data from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Lucier emphasizes the importance of designing bridges to withstand unforeseen forces while being cost-effective and efficient. The NC State Ports Authority expressed condolences and assured safety measures for ports in Morehead City and Wilmington.

Asheville's Civil War Monument Removal Affirmed by State Supreme Court

[Spectrum 1] The North Carolina Supreme Court declined to revive a challenge to Asheville's removal of a Civil War-era monument honoring Governor Zebulon Vance. The decision supports the lower court's dismissal of a preservation group's lawsuit against the removal. The monument was dismantled due to public safety concerns amid racial justice protests in 2020. The Court's ruling likely allows the monument base's removal, ending a legal battle over its fate.

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Governor Cooper Declares 2024 "Year of Public Schools" Amid Calls for Investment

[Gov Roy Cooper] Governor Cooper declares 2024 "Year of Public Schools," urging investment and support. Despite successes, underfunding and voucher schemes pose threats to NC's public education system. Let's prioritize teachers, early childhood education, and school funding. #PortCityPulse

Don’t Miss

Dubtown Cosmonauts

Today: 8PM @Wilmington Distillery-ILM
Are you getting excited?!!! We are!!! Wilmington’s Premiere Jam Rock, Funk Fusion, Supergroup, The Dubtown Cosmonauts, are playing Wilmington Distillery Thursday, March 28, 2024!!!

Robert Beauchene

Today: 7-9 PM @The Rusty Nail
Robert Beauchene @ The Rusty Nail

7-9 pm No Cover

Sip N Shop

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Other Half Brewing

Today 4MA @Fermental
Join the fine folks at Fermental as we welcome OTHER HALF BREWING to the North Carolina beer world with an evening of draft, cans, and a much anticipated celebration of OH beers in our southern state.

Adopt a Pet

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Grunt

8 Year old male Husky/Rottweiller
Grunt came into the shelter overweight and the staff has him on a limited food intake to work on weight loss for him. He needs regular groomings/brushing due to his undercoat but overall has been a laid back boy here at the shelter.

SAVINGS ALERT @Food Lion

Get Smithfield bacon for $3.99/lb.
Butterball turkey for 79¢/lb.
Blue Moon or Sierra Nevada beer for $16.99/12-pack
Pineapple for $1.79 ea.
Mix & Match a case of wine and get 20% off (until MAR31)

With the exception of 20% off wine, offers are good until APR 2

Weather Forecast


Thu 28 Thundershowers/Wind | 63°/44° | 98% | NNW 24 mph
Fri 29 Sunny | 69°/51° | 2% | WNW 15 mph
Sat 30 Sunny | 71°/56° | 2% | WSW 16 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast


Thu Mar 28
3:59am: 0.08 ft Low Tide
10:03am: 3.33 ft High Tide
3:59pm: 0.07 ft Low Tide
10:29pm: 4.00 ft High Tide

Fri Mar 29
4:36am: 0.23 ft Low Tide
10:42am: 3.16 ft High Tide
4:31pm: 0.20 ft Low Tide
11:13pm: 3.96 ft High Tide

Sat Mar 30
5:19am: 0.42 ft Low Tide
11:26am: 3.03 ft High Tide
5:10pm: 0.33 ft Low Tide

Provided by Marineweather.net

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