PCP: TUE JAN 16: Cold Snap coming

IN THIS ARTICLE: NHCBoE hears public on Mosley

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Good Morning Wilmington!

The weather feels mild outside–but don’t get used to it. We have some cold (sub-freezing) temps coming this week. You might consider draining the garden hose and taking it off the faucet. We’ll get a break from the cold on Thursday but otherwise it won’t be warming up until next week.

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • BoE hears public on Mosley High School

  • Parking plan in CB

  • Spike in flu cases

News

Board of Education Addresses Closure Concerns for Career Readiness Academy

[WECT] The New Hanover County Board of Education is holding a public hearing today from 5-7PM on the closure of Mosley's high school Career Readiness Academy. Amid concerns raised by the NHC Hispanic/Latino Commission over the impact on Hispanic/Latino students, the board aims to facilitate a smooth transition for affected students.

Carolina Beach Town Council approves of parking plan

[WECT] The Carolina Beach Town Council has approved its 2024-2025 parking plan, eliminating paid parking during the off-season (Nov. 1 - Feb. 28) for on-street parking and town-owned lots. From March 1 to Oct. 31, parking charges apply from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on streets and in town-owned lots. Street parking is $5 per hour with no daily rate, while town-owned lots charge $6 per hour or $25 per day. The council is considering designating some lots as "premium" with a potential year-round rate of $7 per hour or $35 per day. Parking fees constitute 10% of the town's revenue.

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

Duke Health Reports 112% Spike in Flu Cases in Two Weeks; Hospitals Brace for Continued Increase

[WRAL] Area hospitals in the Triangle, including Duke Health, UNC Health, and WakeMed, are witnessing a surge in patients seeking treatment for flu, COVID-19, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Duke Health reported a 112% increase in flu cases in the past two weeks, with COVID-19 cases rising by 8% and RSV cases decreasing by 17%. UNC Health experienced a 73% increase in COVID-19 cases and a 50% rise in RSV cases within the last week. WakeMed recorded 31 people hospitalized with COVID-19, 22 with the flu, and 11 with RSV. The hospitals anticipate continued high case numbers for the next few weeks due to the recent holidays. To mitigate the spread, new visitor restrictions have been implemented at all three hospital systems.

Don’t Miss

Goat Therapy

TODAY: 6PM-7 PM @Waterline Brewing Company
Come out for a relaxing evening of Goat Therapy and Bottle Feeding our baby goats. Please bring a towel to sit on. This is an indoor class. If you show up late you will miss out on the bottle feeding. Get your tickets today as we only have 25 spots available - $28

Japanese Flower Arranging

THUR JAN 25: 5:30 PM @NHC Public Library-ILM
Join us for a short history of Ikebana- the art of Japanese Flowering Arranging. Meet local Professors of Ikebana, MaryLee and Lynda, from the local Ikebana Chapter 212. "We will show you, with floral designs that we have created, where our school, IKENOBO fits into the broader history of Ikebana

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Weather Forecast

Tue 16 PM Rain | 63°/26° | 90% | W 11 mph
Wed 17 Sunny | 44°/31° | 0% | NW 11 mph
Thu 18 Mostly Sunny | 55°/44° | 3% | S 6 mph

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Tide Forecast

  • Tue Jan 16

    • 4:54am -0.38 ft Low Tide

    • 11:09am 4.14 ft High Tide

    • 5:26pm -0.67 ft Low Tide

    • 11:42pm 4.02 ft High Tide

  • Wed Jan 17

    • 6:05am -0.11 ft Low Tide

    • 12:01pm 3.79 ft High Tide

    • 6:25pm -0.55 ft Low Tide

  • Thu Jan 18

    • 12:37am 4.01 ft High Tide

    • 7:17am 0.06 ft Low Tide

    • 12:54pm 3.43 ft High Tide

    • 7:24pm -0.45 ft Low Tide

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