Battleship NC Hosting a Blood Drive on NOV 8

IN THIS ISSUE: SBF guilty on all accounts of fraud, Protesters block traffic in Durham

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
November 03, 2023

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Good Morning Wilmington

Forget worrying about dinner this weekend. Between the Spot Festival and the Drive Thru Greek Festival you should be eating good without even turning on a stove!

News

  • Walter Davis, five-time NBA All-Star and North Carolina standout, dies at 69. Rest in Peace Walter Davis.

  • 31-year old Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts–faces maximum 115 years in prison.

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • Anti-war protesters block Durham traffic for hours

  • Beatles release new single featuring late bandmate, John Lennon

  • New Hanover Board of Commissioners consider rezoning to allow 348 townhomes in Porter’s Neck

News

Anti-war protesters block Durham Freeway traffic for hours.

The group initially gathered at a rally calling for a ceasefire at CCB Plaza in downtown Durham. The protest called on North Carolina members on congress to voice support of a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Iconic Beatles Release New Single 'Now and Then' - A Timeless Masterpiece"

[Rolling Stone] The Beatles have finally released their highly anticipated new single, "Now and Then," a poignant and emotionally charged song originally penned by John Lennon as a home demo in the 1970s. This unique collaboration sees Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr joining forces to complete the song years later as a tribute to their late bandmate. The track, produced by Paul and Giles Martin, features John's original 1977 piano and vocal recordings, George's guitar from the 1995 Anthology sessions, and Ringo's 2022 vocals and drumming. Despite the potential for sentimentality, "Now and Then" is a mature and intimate confession, demonstrating why Paul McCartney was so determined to bring this song to life as a Beatles classic. The single's release coincides with the unveiling of a music video by Peter Jackson and is part of an expanded version of the Red and Blue Albums, set to release on November 10.

Catch us at the Spot Festival in Hampstead this weekend!

FreeBeesApiary.com | 418 Biscayne Drive Wilmington 28411 | 910-612-5842

NC Spot Festival taking place in Hampstead November 4th & 5th

SAT 9AM-10:30 PM | SUN 9AM-5:00PM
14331 U.S. HWY 17, Hampstead

The NC Spot Festival held its first festival in 1963. This year's festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5 at the same location, 14221 U.S. 17 in Hampstead. Admission is $5 each day. Free for ages 6 and under. Attendees can bring their chairs. Spot dinners are $12 and includes two spot fish, hushpuppies, fries and slaw. Beer and wine will also be available for sale. Over 100 Vendor from Arts & crafts to local businesses. Food vendors, cold beer from Salty Turtle and Budwieser, 2 days of live music.

Blankets & Bonfires Music Series

SAT 6PM-10PM @Carolina Beach Pier

We'll have cozy bonfire pits set up to keep you warm as you soak in the crisp November air. Gather around with friends and family, toast marshmallows, and enjoy the mesmerizing glow.

🎶 Live Music: Immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of our live music performers. Our talented artists will provide the perfect soundtrack to your evening.

Blanket Lounge: Bring your coziest blankets and set up your own comfortable space on the patch. Whether you're cuddling up with loved ones or simply relaxing under the starry sky, you'll feel right at home.

Drive Thru Greek Festival

FRI, SAT 11AM-6PM & SUN 11AM-4:30PM @St. Nicholas Church on College Ave.

The Greek Festival Drive Thru is Back! Held from November 3-5, 2023, we invite you to stop by and grab some delicious homemade Greek cuisine and enjoy some of the traditional sights and sounds of our culture from the comfort and safety of your own car.

Battleship Blood Drive

WED NOV 8 10AM-3PM @Battleship NC

What a great way to honor veterans. Donate blood on the Battleship and receive a free T-shirt, a $10 e gift card and free pass on for a tour of the Battleship. Click the link below to schedule an appointment or go to RedCrossBlood.org and type the sponsor code AirLink into the search bar.

The New Hanover County Planning Board met to discuss rezone of 34 acres in Porter’s Neck

The County Planning Board met to discuss among other things–the reszoning of 34 acres at 8138 Market Street. The rezoning would allow a developer to build a development consisting of 30 buildings comprised of 348 new townhomes in Porter’s Neck.

SAVINGS ALERT:
Pork Chops $1.99/lb & Avocados 69¢ ea. @Food Lion

Last day of sale is Nov 7

Catch us at the Spot Festival in Hampstead this weekend!

FreeBeesApiary.com | 418 Biscayne Drive Wilmington 28411 | 910-612-5842

Surf Forecast

THU AM: 2-3 ft - FAIR | PM: 1-3 ft - CHOPPY
FRI AM: 1-2 ft - CHOPPY | PM: 2-3 ft - CHOPPY
SAT AM: 2-4 ft - CLEAN | PM: 2-4 ft - FAIR

provided by Swell Info

Weather Forecast

THU 02 Sunny | 61°/44° | PREC 1% | NNE 12 mph
FRI 03 Sunny | 70°/51° | PREC 3% | NNE 12 mph
SAT 04 Mostly Sunny | 73°/57° | PREC 12% | NNE 11 mph

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Tide Forecast

THU NOV 2

  • High Tide at 1:20 AM, 4.10 ft

  • Low Tide at 7:42 AM, 0.35 ft

  • High Tide at 1:50 PM, 4.67 ft

  • Low Tide at 8:40 PM, 0.62 ft

FRI NOV 3

  • High Tide at 2:13 AM, 3.94 ft

  • Low Tide at 8:27 AM, 0.52 ft

  • High Tide at 2:42 PM, 4.47 ft

  • Low Tide at 9:30 PM, 0.75 ft

SAT NOV 4

  • High Tide at 3:08 AM, 3.83 ft

  • Low Tide at 9:16 AM, 0.65 ft

  • High Tide at 3:35 PM, 4.32 ft

  • Low Tide at 10:21 PM, 0.79 ft

Provided by Marineweather.net

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