PCP Thu Feb 13: Valentine's Day Plans? Try Open Table!

IN THIS ISSUE: DHS Secretary Noem Visits Asheville, Pledges FEMA Reforms | Billy Strings’ Sold-Out Asheville Shows Bring Music, Money & Healing

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 13, 2025

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

Finding the perfect spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day can be a challenge. A great first step is checking Open Table for available reservations.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • DHS Secretary Noem Visits Asheville, Pledges FEMA Reforms

  • Billy Strings’ Sold-Out Asheville Shows Bring Music, Money & Healing

DHS Secretary Noem Visits Asheville, Pledges FEMA Reforms

[ABC 13 News] Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Asheville to assess Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, meeting with survivors and volunteers. Residents, including Wanda Robinson, shared frustrations over FEMA’s slow response, with nearly half of applicants left without answers. Noem pledged to push for FEMA reforms, possibly shifting more disaster relief control to states. The visit underscored ongoing challenges in rebuilding and accessing aid.

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Billy Strings’ Sold-Out Asheville Shows Bring Music, Money & Healing

[WUNC] Billy Strings' six sold-out shows in Asheville are bringing an economic and emotional boost to the city, especially after the impact of Hurricane Helene. Fans, known as "Billy Goats," have traveled from across the country, filling downtown with music, energy, and commerce. Vendors, local businesses, and volunteers say the concerts are a much-needed lift. The artist’s fusion of bluegrass and jam band vibes resonates deeply with Asheville’s culture, making his visit both a celebration and a recovery effort.

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Valentine’s Day Musical Shebang

FRI FEB 14: 7Pm @ Goat and Compus - BAD
Justin 'Heter Pan' performing his One-man-band style show featuring original jam music including rarely performed musical comedy songs from his album "Fun Knee Songs Four Committee Porpoises" for this special Valentine's Day show, plus covers of various artists of all kinds and styles... maybe some special guest musicians... but definitely some ridiculous and slightly vulgar musicial comedy songs perfect for a fun date night or a solo night out with your beautiful self. +21

Public Dig & Lab Day

SAT FEB 15: 9:30AM-3:30 PM @10 S. Front St - DT
Come volunteer with Public Archaeology Corps in Wilmington, NC! Experience the history of Wilmington, a colonial port town, hands-on! No experience necessary and all ages are welcome- even kids. The lab is open Fridays & Saturdays for volunteers, and the dig is open on Saturdays.

Haunted Rooms of America

SAT FEB 15: 10PM-3AM @ USS North Carolina - DT
Join me as we explore the historic and notoriously haunted USS North Carolina Battleship in Wilmington, NC! Building on our previous success, I'm excited to give everyone a glimpse of areas off-limits to the general public, and possibly even witness paranormal activity!

90’s/00’s Alt Rock Night

SAT FEB 15: 7Pm @ Bowstring - SPD
Mark your calendars for 90’s/00’s Alt Rock Night with Alternative Vision on Saturday, February 15! They'll be playing all your favorite alt-rock tunes from Third Eye Blind, All American Rejects, Sublime, Weezer, REM, Green Day, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Blink-182 and many more!

Weather Forecast

Thu 13: Rain | 66° / 37° | 62% | SW 19 mph
Fri 14: Mostly Sunny | 50° / 41° | 1% | NE 15 mph
Sat 15: Mostly Cloudy | 62° / 57° | 21% | SE 13 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thursday, February 13

  • 1:30 AM: -0.59 ft (Low Tide)

  • 7:42 AM: 4.16 ft (High Tide)

  • 2:06 PM: -0.41 ft (Low Tide)

  • 8:02 PM: 3.74 ft (High Tide)

Friday, February 14

  • 2:09 AM: -0.49 ft (Low Tide)

  • 8:21 AM: 3.97 ft (High Tide)

  • 2:37 PM: -0.38 ft (Low Tide)

  • 8:43 PM: 3.74 ft (High Tide)

Saturday, February 15

  • 2:45 AM: -0.32 ft (Low Tide)

  • 9:00 AM: 3.73 ft (High Tide)

  • 3:07 PM: -0.30 ft (Low Tide)

  • 9:25 PM: 3.70 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

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I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend. I am taking off tomorrow so I’ll catch ya on Monday!
-Jason