PCP: THUR JAN 25: Newcomer School?

IN THIS ISSUE: Legal sports wagering | Local FedEx driver saves the day!

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
January 25, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

Big national and local news day yesterday. Power struggles at the border. Here at home there’s talk of a Newcomers School and come March, NC will legalize sports wagering. Sometimes the news crawls–but certainly not this week!

Now on to it–

National News:

Local News:

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • NH contemplates shutting down Mosley for Newcomers School

  • NC gets green light for legalized sports wagering

  • Local delivery driver featured in FedEx commercial

News

Mosley students plea with NCHS Board Members to keep Mosley open

Controversial Plans: Shut Mosley down and reopen as a “Newcomers School”

[WWAY] New Hanover County contemplates converting the Career Readiness Academy at Mosley High School into a "newcomers school" for refugee, asylum-seeking, and immigrant children. Commissioner Dane Scalise opposes, likening it to a "migrant resettlement or assimilation facility." The proposal, revealed in a late 2023 meeting, includes a "newcomer center" for parents. Concerns arise over losing the current educational system. Parents, students, and staff protest the closure of Mosley, emphasizing its unique support. Superintendent Dr. Charles Foust's 2021 plan to close Mosley sparks community resistance.

You may remember a Board of Education meeting on December 5th when students from Mosley made a heartfelt plea to keep Mosley open. Most of the BoE members were not even aware that it was set to close. It appears that this Newcomers School may be the reason for the to consider closing Mosley.

North Carolina State Lottery Commission to allow mobile sports wagering beginning March 11

[WECT] The North Carolina State Lottery Commission green lights mobile sports wagering from March 11, allowing licensed operators to register players and accept deposits from March 1. The move, initially scheduled for January, aligns with Governor Cooper's aim to kick off sports betting by March Madness. UNCW anticipates a substantial annual boost of around $300,000 from sports wagering funds. The decision precedes the June 15 deadline set by state law, signaling an accelerated launch of legalized gambling in North Carolina.

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From FedEx to Forever: How a Delivery Driver Became a Wedding Hero in Surf City

[WECT] bride and groom in Surf City faced a wedding ring delivery crisis when FedEx notified them of a late arrival. However, delivery driver Joe Engel, unaware of the special delivery, went above and beyond, ensuring the rings arrived just in time for the beach ceremony. The heartwarming moment has since become the focus of a FedEx ad, titled "Tall Tales of True Deliveries," bringing unexpected joy to the couple.

Don’t Miss

Tai Chi for Beginners

FRI JAN 26: 9:30 AM @The Dance Element
With its origins dating back over two thousand years, Tai Chi is known worldwide as a popular form of gentle exercise and moving meditation, benefiting mental and physical health - $12

Bellydance Class

SUN JAN 28: Noon-PM @Gio Fund
Participants will receive instructions in how to modify dance moves for back, hip or knee ailments and will take away a complete dance to perform at home. - $20 adv / $25 door

Adopt a Pet

Willow

1.5 Year old Female
Willow has had a very sad start to life. When she was finally brought to a shelter, she was so scared that she couldn't stop shaking and didn't want to eat. While she has adapted well to her foster family, where there are other pups, she is still very scared. Willow's eyes are very beautiful, looking as though they are circled with eye liner!

SAVINGS ALERT @Harris Teeter

Get T-Bone or Porterhouse Steak for $8.99/lb (Save at least $7/lb)

With your VIC card. Good until JAN 30.

Weather Forecast

THU 25 Cloudy | 69°/59° | PREC 22% | S 10 mph
FRI 26 Showers | 69°/57° | PREC 45% | SSW 10 mph
SAT 27 Showers | 65°/58° | PREC 53% | S 8 mph

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    • 8:37pm 3.33 ft High Tide

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