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PCP - THURS FEB 28: Leland Town Council considers 70% property tax hike

PCP - THURS FEB 28: Leland Town Council considers 70% property tax hike

IN THIS ISSUE: NC death data delayed | Let's go to the HOP!

Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 29, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

Yesterday I received a comment on how I was sourcing articles. I just want to thank that person for contacting me as I love hearing how I can make this newsletter better for my subscribers–so please keep the comments coming–I promise I won’t take offense.

I do try to source from various points of view. I also rely a lot on Twitter/X for news since oftentimes that’s where the news surfaces first–sometimes Twitter/X users are the actual source for the news. It’s a wild, new world and journalism appears to be going through a major change. I’m just trying to keep up with it all–thank you for riding this wave with me!

Here’s today’s issue:

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s PortCityPulse:

Leland Town Council considers 70% property tax hike
NC death data delayed
Let’s go to the (expanded) HOP!

News

Leland Town Council Contemplates 70% Property Tax Hike Amid Rapid Growth

[WECT] Leland's Town Council is considering a significant property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, potentially raising the rate by nearly 70% to 39 cents per $100 valuation. The proposed $56 million budget aims to bolster emergency services, infrastructure, and accommodate the town's rapid growth. Residents can voice their opinions at a budget public hearing next month, with a budget open house scheduled for March 5.

Death Data Delayed: North Carolina's Incomplete Records Stall Federal Mortality Data Release

[The News&Observer] North Carolina's incomplete death records have stalled the release of vital federal mortality data, impacting research on national health trends. Typically released annually, this data is crucial for understanding public health issues like opioid fatalities and maternal mortality rates. While federal officials work with North Carolina to address the missing records, researchers await insights into evolving health trends amid concerns of a reversing life expectancy trend and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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House of Pickleball Expands as Sport's Popularity Surges

[WilmingtonBiz] Richard Holloman, owner of House of Pickleball in Leland, doubles facility size due to sport's popularity. Initial facility opened in 2018, grew post-pandemic, attracting players nationwide. Holloman's passion for pickleball leads to expansion, drawing players from across states and countries.

American Sign Language Social

FRI MAR 1: Noon @Independence Mall Food Court
Hello everyone, friends, interpreters, students and ASL signers. March 1, Friday noon at Independence Mall in the Food Court.Lunch start at 12 pm to 1:30 pm.

Learn More »

Rising Stars Weekend

MAR 1-9PM Until MAR 3-12AM @Lizzie B’s Saloon
Friday Night -starting at 9pm, Kamden Poluck & Matt Spell, Saturday Night - Starting at 9pm

Taylor Bissett playing originals & country covers

Learn More »

Weather Forecast

Today Partly Cloudy | 56°/45° | 0% | NE 14 mph
Fri 01 Rain | 59°/55° | 86% | ENE 16 mph
Sat 02 Rain | 65°/55° | 64% | SSW 9 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thu Feb 29
- 10:12am: 3.15 ft High Tide
- 4:03pm: 0.09 ft Low Tide
- 10:45pm: 3.59 ft High Tide
Fri Mar 1
- 4:39am: 0.41 ft Low Tide
- 10:51am: 2.98 ft High Tide
- 4:41pm: 0.23 ft Low Tide
- 11:28pm: 3.59 ft High Tide
Sat Mar 2
- 5:37am: 0.58 ft Low Tide
- 11:34am: 2.84 ft High Tide
- 5:34pm: 0.32 ft Low Tide