PCP - WED FEB 21: High energy bills?!?

IN THIS ISSUE: Hidden Gravesites in Maides Cemetary | The Expired License Plate Predicament in NC

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 21, 2024

WEDNESDAYS WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

I want to reference articles from Port City Daily and Star News–they both do such a great job with their reporting. The problem is I never know which articles require a subscription to view. Seems random and I could click on the same article twice or from a different browser and get a different result.

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • High energy bills?!?

  • You could pay for other drivers' procrastination

  • Hidden Gravesites in Maides Cemetary

News

Duke Energy Customers Face Skyrocketing Bills: What's Behind the Surge?

[WECT] Many Duke Energy customers in southeastern North Carolina are experiencing soaring energy bills. Duke Energy attributes the increase to factors like a rate hike, higher usage due to cold weather, and rider adjustments. While the company aims for transparency with itemized bills, some customers, like Richard Mcninch, remain skeptical, feeling trapped without alternative providers. Duke Energy suggests tips for reducing bills, including adjusting thermostat settings and utilizing natural light. However, concerns persist over the clarity and fairness of billing practices.

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Maides Cemetery: Uncovering Hidden Gravesites with Groundbreaking Technology

[The Seahawk] Local volunteers, using Ground Penetrating Radar, gather at Maides Cemetery to locate unmarked graves, including family members'. Collaborative effort between Historic Wilmington Foundation and UNCW's Public History program aids in this search, led by Kathy King, a Maides family descendant. The cemetery, dating back to 1899, holds significant historical value, with efforts to restore and properly recognize its 216 burials, 135 of which remain unmarked.

The Expired License Plate Predicament in North Carolina

[WRAL] North Carolina has seen a rise in drivers with expired license plates, sparking concerns about safety and revenue. While law requires annual safety inspections and tax payments, fewer regulatory stops by police contribute to this issue. Chapel Hill Police, for example, prioritize safety over expired tags, echoing sentiments from other departments. Late renewals pose financial and safety risks, with late fees funneling millions into state and local budgets. Procrastination impacts road maintenance and inspection standards, posing hazards for compliant drivers. WRAL investigates the implications of this trend.

Don’t Miss

Port City Young Professionals Networking

Today: 5:30PM @Waterline Brewing Co.-ILM
Join us for PCYP at Waterline Sponsored by Southern Moving & Storage on Wednesday, February 21st from 5:30pm- 7:30pm! Tickets Required. $5 for PCYP Members. $10 for Non-Members

Family Feud

Today: 5PM-9PM @Mannkind Brewing-LL
Instead of trivia, we're bringing you "fact-based" questions and answers straight from a nationwide survey. 📋🔍 Gather your team and compete to guess the top answers! It's a level playing field where anyone can win, whether your team is 2 or 6 strong! Get ready for a night of laughter and excitement!

Exhibition Opening Night: The Work of Their Hands

THURS FEB 22L 6PM-9PM
The anchor work of The Work of Their Hands is a tulip quilt made 170 years ago by an now unknown, enslaved woman in North Carolina.

Stitchin’ Meetup

THURS FEB 22: 7-8:30PM @Leland Cultural Arts Center - LL
All are welcome at this monthly fibers get together! Whether you crochet, sew, knit, embroider, or anything else, come stitch with us.

Adopt a Pet

Fostered Female
Overcoming abandonment, bottle feeding, mange, shots, baths, medication - this girl has dealt with it all and still remains loving and patient. A great starter dog for new adopters!

This is from a local Reddit post. Email me if need more info.

SAVINGS ALERT

From OPEN to CLOSE TODAY–FEB 21.: Stuff your Stanley! Enjoy 5 scoops of Boombalatti’s Ice cream for $10

One per person. Don’t have a Stanley? Any clean 32-40oz tumbler will do!

Weather Forecast


Wed 21 Sunny | 60°/40° | 6% | N 13 mph
Thu 22 Partly Cloudy | 60°/53° | 5% | SSE 12 mph
Fri 23 Rain | 64°/44° | 73% | WSW 20 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

  • Wed Feb 21

    • 5:17am - 3.82 ft - High Tide

    • 11:42am - 0.20 ft - Low Tide

    • 5:30pm - 3.17 ft - High Tide

    • 11:31pm - (-0.19) ft - Low Tide

  • Thu Feb 22

    • 5:58am - 3.91 ft - High Tide

    • 12:23pm - 0.08 ft - Low Tide

    • 6:12pm - 3.37 ft - High Tide

  • Fri Feb 23

    • 12:16am - (-0.25) ft - Low Tide

    • 6:36am - 3.96 ft - High Tide

    • 1:00pm - (-0.05) ft - Low Tide

    • 6:51pm - 3.53 ft - High Tide

Provided by Marineweather.net

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