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PCP THUR JAN 4: New Hanover County leaders outline their goals

IN THIS ISSUE: New Hanover Special HS Programs Open

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
January 04, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

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In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • New Hanover County leaders set priorities for 2024

  • New Hanover application for special HS programs is open

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New Hanover County and Wilmington City leaders share goals for 2024

Local leaders in Wilmington are setting priorities for 2024, with a focus on addressing various challenges.

The City of Wilmington has identified three primary goals: addressing the issues related to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, tackling homelessness, and addressing affordable housing.

Mayor Bill Saffo emphasizes the connection between homelessness and affordable housing and expects affordable housing developments to increase in 2024, despite concerns about rapid growth. The City sees growth as positive, with efforts to bring more affordability into the marketplace. New Hanover County Commissioner

Jonathan Barfield emphasizes improving the quality of life by introducing attractions like Project Grace, the Michael Jordan museum, and a new park. He also highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health services, public safety, and amenities for first responders. Barfield aims to use funds from the opioid settlement and the hospital's sale to establish a long-term mental health facility with associated housing.

The overarching goals aim to enhance the well-being of the residents of New Hanover County and Wilmington, addressing homelessness, mental health services, and overall community development.

Reply back to this newsletter or send an email to [email protected]

New Hanover Application for Special High School Programs Opens for Eighth Graders

The Special Programs application window is open from January 2 to February 2. To apply, you'll need to complete an application form and request two 8th-grade core teacher references. Your counselor will gather your transcript information, including grades, test scores, and attendance, to assist with program consideration. Additionally, you'll be required to complete a supplemental item (either a video submission or essay) for each program you apply to. Submitting the Google Form will prompt program coordinators to send you supplemental item information on January 21, with a submission deadline of January 26. Acceptance notifications will be distributed starting on March 8, 2024.

Don’t Miss

Dare to Salsa @ Eagle’s Dare

TODAY: 7-10 PM @Eagle’s Dare
We are so excited to start the new year off filling this rocking space with Latin Music & Dancing! Join us for a FREE event!

Thursday, January 4
@ 7:00pm Beginner Salsa Lesson
@ 7:30pm - 10:00pm Dancing

Neo/Retro/Spective Art Opening

TODAY: 5PM-8PM @Flytrap Brewing
We have a fresh Art Installation that will be hitting the taproom walls to bring in the New Year! Join us on Thursday, January 4th from 5-8 pm for the opening reception of the Neo/Retro/Spective collection from Bob Byrden.

Adopt a Pet

A476423

6 Year Old Male Tree Walker Coonhound
New Hanover County shelter staff says he is very shy and needs a home that can show him all the patience and love he needs. He’ll need some confidence boosting.

SAVINGS ALERT

$8.99/lb. T-Bone or Porterhouse Steaks @ Harris Teeter with VIC Card until JAN 9

Also: Save 20% on wine when you buy a case of 750 mL Apothic, Chateau Ste. Michelle or Robert Mondavi – Yields $7.99/bottle until JAN 7

This Too Shall Pass = Brilliant!

Weather Forecast

Thu 04 Partly Cloudy | 54°/31° | 10% | NNW 16 mph
Fri 05 Mostly Sunny | 47°/42° | 2% | NE 9 mph
Sat 06 Rain | 64°/41° | 100% | SSE 17 mph

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Tide Forecast

THU JAN 4

  • High Tide at 12:53 AM, 3.26 ft

  • Low Tide at 7:09 AM, 0.76 ft

  • High Tide at 12:50 PM, 2.95 ft

  • Low Tide at 7:28 PM, 0.26 ft

FRI JAN 5

  • High Tide at 1:41 AM, 3.35 ft

  • Low Tide at 8:10 AM, 0.69 ft

  • High Tide at 1:39 PM, 2.79 ft

  • Low Tide at 8:16 PM, 0.16 ft

SAT JAN 6

  • High Tide at 2:38 AM, 3.50 ft

  • Low Tide at 9:06 AM, 0.54 ft

  • High Tide at 2:41 PM, 2.71 ft

  • Low Tide at 9:05 PM, 0.02 ft

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