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Francis Weller takes to the waves before Ocean Fest in Surf City

Francis Weller takes to the waves before Ocean Fest in Surf City

IN THIS ISSUE: Wilmington PDF looking for multiple missing persons

Jason @ Port City Pulse
October 16, 2023

MONDAYS TOGETHER WITH

Good Morning Wilmington!

I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the amazing events in spite of Saturday’s weather. If you’re bummed because you missed the Veg-Out Festival, you’re in luck because it’s being postponed until NOV 4 due to severe weather.

We went through a minor layout upgrade for the weekend. You may see some subtle elements here and there. I’m realizing that there are so many newsworthy stories and events that tend to happen over the weekend–at least for now.

WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS

Well we made it through Friday the 13th, otherwise known as “Jihad Friday”–still, tensions ran high and even hit close to home. UNC Israeli professor approaches Hamas protest on campus and gets detained by police for instigating riots and violence. [Video]

Israel began their ground offensive in Gaza. U.S. sends a second aircraft carrier and Israel confirms that almost 200 people are being head hostage by Hamas and Palestinian militants.

After a year long battle with cancer, Suzan Somers from Three’s Company has passed away at 76 years old just before her 77th birthday.

Jim Jordan was nominated for speaker but might not have the support to win on the house floor–Meanwhile, Scalise withdrew his nomination on Wednesday.

LOCAL NEWS
Welp…things seem pretty bleek and then you see Frances Weller taking surf lessons in rough waters and you think–”How cool is that!”

In today’s PortCityPulse:

Frances takes to the waves
Wrightsville Beach prayer vigil for those affected by war in Gaza & Israel

News

WECT’s Frances Weller braves the waves ahead of Ocean Fest

OK. This is awesome! Frances Weller is officially my favorite newscasters and one of my favorite people. If you made it out there Ocean Fest did you happen to catch Frances?

Frances Weller, a novice surfer, met with Ocean Fest Director Mark Anders on a stormy day in Surf City, where the ocean waves were being churned by Tropical Storm or Hurricane Philippe. Despite the challenging conditions, Anders aimed to help Weller conquer her fear of the ocean. Two surf schools had canceled lessons due to the rough waves. With safety precautions in place, they ventured into the water, and after a few tumbles, Weller managed to ride the surfboard lying flat. Although they plan to have another lesson on a calmer day, Anders is confident that she'll eventually be able to stand up and surf the waves.

If you see any of these missing people, Dial 911 or call 910-343-3609

After School spaces are limited and going fast!! Call us today at 910-799-3700 or purchase on our website.

Beach to pray for those affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict

[WWAY]More than 3 dozen people gathered along Wrightsville Beach Saturday morning to hold a prayer vigil to show their support for Israel and the people affected by the conflict.

I Dread Mon-Daz

T 6PM @The Rusty Nail

Reggae Mon- Dayz with featured Artists Every Monday - No cover

Southern Child

WED OCT 18: 7:30 PM @Mac’s Speed Shop-ILM

Early and oustide Southern Rock music.

Coastal Collective Family Reunion

WED OCT 19: 7PM @

Join us at Waterline Brewing Company Thursday, October 19th, for the first full band Coastal Collective show since 2020! We will be featuring a few special guests, and debuting new, never before heard music from our upcoming album!

Arts & Crafts Show

SAT OCT 22 1PM @Del Web

Event by Pam Millan and Wrightsville Beach online marketplace.

SAVINGS ALERT @Food Lion
Get Boneless NY Strip Steak for $8.99/lb. with your MVP card - $5 off/lb. AND boneless chicken breast for $1.79–this is the best price I can find. Stock up, bag up and freeze because you know higher prices are coming!

Offers good until OCT 17

Support local vendors today at the Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8AM-1PM @Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds

Last day of market in 2023 is December 4

Surf Forecast

TODAY AM: flat - FAIR | PM: flat - CLEAN
TUE AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: flat - CLEAN
WED AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: flat - CLEAN

provided by Swell Info

Weather Forecast

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

MON OCT 16

High Tide at 10:59 AM, 4.77 ft
Low Tide at 6:09 PM, 0.56 ft
High Tide at 11:04 PM, 4.27 ft

TUE OCT 17

Low Tide at 6:01 AM, 0.44 ft
High Tide at 11:22 AM, 4.81 ft
Low Tide at 6:52 PM, 0.64 ft
High Tide at 11:35 PM, 4.19 ft

WED OCT 18

Low Tide at 6:37 AM, 0.45 ft
High Tide at 11:57 AM, 4.82 ft
Low Tide at 7:38 PM, 0.74 ft

Provided by Marineweather.net

Live Music

Today

Tomorrow

8PM: Cape Fear Blues Jam @The Rusty Nail

Upcoming

Cliff Cash to host hour-long, recorded comedy special at Thalian Hall Thursday, November 7: 7PM at Thalian Hall

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