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Good Morning Wilmington!
This has been a wild week for congress! Represenative Matt Gaetz [R-FL] submitted a notion to vacate the chair, Kevin McCarthy. Eight republicans is all it took–along with all the democrats. This is the first time a speaker was removed by any party, let alone his own party. Shortly after an email was sent to Nancy Pelosi’s office telling her to vacate her room as it’s being re-keyed to be used for “Speaker office use.” Meanwhile, Represenative Troy Nehls [R-TX] nominated Donald Trump to fill this spot–who is currently on day three of his civil trial in New York.
Needless to say, these are highly unusual times. You might call them Historic.
In today’s PortCityPulse:
FEMA EBS Test @2:20 today
Local surfer represents
Epic layoffs in NC
News
FEMA Running an Emergency Broadcast Test @ 2:20PM Today
Federal agencies will send the alerts to ensure that the country is prepared to inform the public in the event of a large-scale emergency. Test will be transmitted for 30 minutes. Message should read: THIS IS A TEST OF THE EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM in English or Spanish and include a tone and vibration.
Wrightsville Beach's Skylar Steinmetz is making waves in surfing.
She began at five and recently triumphed in the U-14 shortboard competition at the Easterns Surfing Championships. This win, a rarity for a local surfer, means the world to her. Skylar aspires to go pro and has her eyes set on an exciting surfing career. Her father, Carlton Steinmetz, has witnessed her remarkable progress, and Skylar's dedication to surfing is unwavering.
Quick Roundups
Epic Games Layoffs in Cary, NC
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is laying off approximately 830 employees, which constitutes about 16% of its workforce in the NC research triangle. The layoffs are attributed to various factors, including a decline in revenue, high legal expenses, such as their ongoing lawsuit with Apple, and a settlement with the FTC regarding violations of child privacy laws. Cary's mayor expressed disappointment over the job cuts, but the impact on the company's plans to expand its headquarters remains uncertain.
This morning’s Wrightsville Beach sunrise by Karen.
Send us your pics and we’ll publish them!
Don’t Miss
 Wilmington’s Riverfest is this weekendSAT & SUN OCT 7 & 8 on Front Street |  Brown Dirt CowboysFRI OCT 6: 7PM @Cloud9 |
Support local vendors today at the Poplar Grove Market Wednesdays 8AM-1PM @Poplar Grove Plantation
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Surf Forecast
TODAY AM: 0-1 ft - CHOPPY | PM: 1 ft - CHOPPY
THU AM: 1-2 ft - FAIR | PM: 2-4 ft - CHOPPY
FRI AM: 3+ ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3+ ft - FAIR
provided by Swell Info
Weather Forecast
TODAY Mostly Sunny | 80°/66° | PREC 2% | NE 12 mph
THU 05 Mostly Sunny | 82°/67° | PREC 19% | NE 12 mph
FRI 06 PM Showers | 81°/67° | PREC 34% | NE 9 mph
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Tide Forecast
WED OCT 4
Low Tide at 8:16 AM, 0.29 ft
High Tide at 2:25 PM, 4.84 ft
Low Tide at 9:10 PM, 0.63 ft
THU OCT 5
High Tide at 2:45 AM, 4.14 ft
Low Tide at 9:04 AM, 0.47 ft
High Tide at 3:19 PM, 4.65 ft
Low Tide at 10:05 PM, 0.77 ft
FRI OCT 6
High Tide at 3:39 AM, 4.02 ft
Low Tide at 9:57 AM, 0.61 ft
High Tide at 4:13 PM, 4.51 ft
Low Tide at 11:00 PM, 0.82 ft
Provided by Marineweather.net
Live Music
Today
6:00 PM Gov't Mule @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · ILM
7:00 PM Voice and the Pen @ Ted's · ILM
Tomorrow
6:00 PM Drive-By Truckers with American Aquarium @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · ILM
7:00 PM Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour 2023 @ LIve Oak Pavilion · ILM
7:00 PM Palmyra @ Ted's · ILM
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