First day of school in New Hanover County

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
August 28, 2023

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Good morning, Wilmington! 🌞 As the sun rises on a new day, it's not just any day—it's the first day of school for our energetic bunch of New Hanover County students! Backpacks are packed, shoes are laced, and excitement is in the air. Whether your little ones are stepping onto the school bus for the first time or your teens are rolling their eyes at early alarms, it's a day of fresh beginnings and new adventures. So here's to backpacks full of knowledge, friendships waiting to be forged, and a community that thrives on learning together. Happy first day of school, Wilmington! 🎒📚🚌

In today’s PortCityPulse:

National News

Local News

NATIONAL NEWS

Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Idalia has formed in the Caribbean and could strengthen into a hurricane, bringing high winds and storm surges to Cuba and Florida later this week.

The storm has sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and could reach Category 2 strength with sustained winds of 96 to 110 mph when it is forecast to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.

The governor said the hurricane could make landfall in northern Florida's Big Bend area - where the panhandle transitions into the peninsula.

LOCAL NEWS

K9s and their owners went dog surfing on Carolina Beach this weekend

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Dogs and their owners got to ride the waves on Saturday during the eighth annual Surf Dog Experience event.

This is the second year Ziva has competed for first place, and she is not your average dog.

“She really likes it, she’s like the only dog that loves going into the water and is very interested in it,” said Danasia Hammond, who helps take care of Ziva.

UNCW Student Takes Pottery Business To Next Level

[Wilmington Biz] Emma Brinkley struggled with pottery when she started learning how to make it in middle school.

The Wilmington resident made a mug and the handle broke off. She made cups that had to be turned into planters because they ended up with holes.

“I was really bad at it,” Brinkley said. “It’s one of those art forms that you can’t convince yourself it’s good because it’s very clearly not good. And so I stuck with it, and once I got it, I understood it and I enjoyed it. I just kept going.”

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Bark in the Park canine disc championship returning to Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) — The 28th Annual Bark in the Park Hyperflite Canine Disc Championship is coming back to Wrightsville Beach.

It takes place Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Drive.

The event is free and everyone is welcome to participate or watch as pups will leap to the sky to catch flying discs. Competitors need no previous experience.

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Surf Forecast

MON AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: flat - CHOPPY
TUE AM: 3-4+ ft - CLEAN | PM: 3-4+ ft - FAIR
WED AM: 2-4 ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3+ ft - FAIR

Weather Forecast

MON 28 Mostly Sunny - 24% | 88°/75° | ESE 8 mph
TUE 29 Partly Cloudy - 16% | 88°/77° | ESE 8 mph
WED 30 Thunderstorms - 87% | 84°/74° | S 9 mph

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