PCP: TUE JAN 23: FASFA Surprise - $5k Scholarship!!

IN THIS ISSUE: UNCW beats Charleston | Towns wary of 99.4% insurance hike

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
January 23, 2024

TUESDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

Congrats to Seahawks Basketball in victory over Charleston!

Did you know that today is National Pie Day? or is it Pi? No definitely PIE. Now that we’ve come full-circle, let’s get to it!

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • UNC System Announces $5k Scholorship

  • UNCW Ends three game loing streak

  • Coastal towns upset about 99.4% insurance hike

News

FAFSA Day Surprise: UNC System Introduces Game-Changing "Next NC Scholarship"

[WWAY] The UNC System announces the "Next NC Scholarship," offering a minimum of $5,000 to North Carolinians with household incomes of $80,000 or less who submit a FAFSA by June 1st. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and affordability in higher education, providing a non-repayable opportunity for students across the state.

UNCW tops Charleston 78-69

[WWAY] In a memorable victory, the UNCW Seahawks triumph over the College of Charleston, securing a 78-69 win. Despite a halftime deficit, the Seahawks, led by Shykeim Phillips, Trazarien White, and Donovan Newby, staged a remarkable comeback that will be etched in the memory of fans, players, and coaches.

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Lights, Camera, Action: "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Season 3 Kicks Off Pre-production in Wilmington

[Port City Daily] Amazon's popular show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" is gearing up for its third season, currently in pre-production in Wilmington after the announcement of its greenlight in August. The series, based on Jenny Han's trilogy, has chosen Cinespace for pre-production, marking the studio's first project since its purchase. Following a slow 2023 due to industry strikes, this show, along with "Outer Banks," is revitalizing Wilmington's film scene.

SAVINGS ALERT

Get a free Hershey Sundae Pie @ Burger King with a $1 Purchase

Don’t Miss

WHQR MeetUp Party

TODAY: 5-7PM @Leland Brewing Co.-LL
Public Radio lovers, WHQR Community Advisory Board, staff, board, and friends will gather at Leland Brewing Company on Tuesday, January 23 from 5pm to 7pm. We will come together to celebrate our favorite community radio station while drinking local brews, enjoying great company, and eating delicious food from 2Brosfood truck.

Open Mic

Today: 7PM @Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - ILM
Come help GLYC make 2024 the year of music and art! Bring some old friends & make new ones - all ages and musical talents welcome!

Line Dance Lessons & Open Dance

TODAY: 7PM @Cody’s South
7:00-7:45- beginner instruction
7:45-8:45- intermediate instruction
8:45-until- open dance party
$3.00 per dancer

Movie Night

TODAY 7:30-10:30 @Surf CIty Brewing Co. - SS
Join us every Tuesday for a movie in the taproom! Each month will feature a theme for the movies so check back for hints of which films will be shown.

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Weather Forecast

TUE 23 Cloudy | 60°/53° | PREC 10% | E 8 mph
WED 24 Mostly Cloudy | 64°/57° | PREC 10% | SE 10 mph
THU 25 Mostly Cloudy | 67°/59° | PREC 24% | S 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

  • Tue Jan 23

    • 5:33am 4.10 ft High Tide

    • 12:07pm 0.03 ft Low Tide

    • 5:48pm 3.11 ft High Tide

    • 11:48pm -0.39 ft Low Tide

  • Wed Jan 24

    • 6:17am 4.15 ft High Tide

    • 12:52pm -0.05 ft Low Tide

    • 6:31pm 3.22 ft High Tide

  • Thu Jan 25

    • 12:34am -0.42 ft Low Tide

    • 6:58am 4.15 ft High Tide

    • 1:31pm -0.12 ft Low Tide

    • 7:13pm 3.29 ft High Tide

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