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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Carolina Beach Rolls Out Pedestrian-First Parking and Safety Plan

• Dave & Buster’s to Hire 80+ Ahead of Wilmington Grand Opening

Carolina Beach Rolls Out Pedestrian-First Parking and Safety Plan

[WHQR] Carolina Beach’s new 2024-25 parking and pedestrian safety plan eliminates off-season parking fees and introduces infrastructure upgrades to better protect cyclists and pedestrians. From March through October, street parking will cost $5/hour (no daily max), while town lot parking rises to $6/hour or $25/day. The plan also pushes for more bike lanes, sidewalks, and education programs. Future improvements aim to earn Carolina Beach a “Walk Friendly” designation while balancing safety with tourism needs.

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Dave & Buster’s to Hire 80+ Ahead of Wilmington Grand Opening

[WECT] Dave & Buster’s is opening its first Wilmington location at Mayfaire Town Center on May 26, and they’re hiring over 80 employees to staff the new venue. Available roles include everything from servers and bartenders to game techs and line cooks. General Manager Morgan Korous says the company offers great benefits and a high-energy workplace, making it an exciting opportunity for locals ready to be part of the eat-drink-play-watch experience.

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News Roundup

Local News

• Wilmington student receives top engineering honor from Stanford. A local student has earned a prestigious engineering award from Stanford University, highlighting academic excellence and innovation. WWAY

• Wilmington to host first-ever Silver Pride Cinema Festival. Cucalorus and the Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear are launching a new festival focused on LGBTQ+ stories and senior visibility in film. WWAY

• Novant Health offers drive-through medication disposal. Residents can safely dispose of expired or unused medications during a special event hosted by Novant Health to promote public health. WECT

What You Should Know

• The federal government’s investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy will be made public for the first time. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard credited President Biden’s leadership and commitment to transparency for the release, which comes nearly 60 years after the tragic event. Archives.gov

• Pope Francis dies at 88 on Easter Monday. The world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, remembered for his progressive leadership and efforts to reform the Catholic Church. Vatican News 

• Trump renews call for rate cuts, targets Fed Chair Powell. Donald Trump again urged the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates and said Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough." CNBC

• Senator Van Hollen visits deported immigrant in El Salvador. Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported under Trump despite a Supreme Court order to halt it. NBC News

To-Do!

✅ Harris Teeter is selling whole beef tenderloin for $14.99 ($7 off a pound) until tomorrow!

Weather

Summary

Wilmington, NC, will experience mostly sunny conditions on Monday (Apr 21) with mild temperatures and light winds, ideal for outdoor activities. Tuesday (Apr 22) brings partly cloudy skies and slightly warmer weather, remaining dry. Wednesday (Apr 23) introduces scattered thunderstorms with a higher chance of rain, potentially affecting surf and beach plans. Tides show progressively lower lows, and surf remains small at 1-2 ft, with fair conditions early Monday deteriorating to choppy by Wednesday.

Weather Forecast

• Mon Apr 21: Mostly Sunny | 76° / 65° | 3% | S 15 mph

• Tue Apr 22: Partly Cloudy | 79° / 66° | 8% | SSW 16 mph

• Wed Apr 23: Scattered Thunderstorms | 76° / 63° | 67% | SSE 9 mph

Tide Forecast

• Mon Apr 21:
  8:39am: 0.59 ft (Low Tide)
  2:14pm: 3.10 ft (High Tide)
  8:44pm: 0.56 ft (Low Tide)

• Tue Apr 22:
  2:49am: 3.87 ft (High Tide)
  9:33am: 0.34 ft (Low Tide)
  3:19pm: 3.37 ft (High Tide)
  9:47pm: 0.32 ft (Low Tide)

• Wed Apr 23:
  3:53am: 3.94 ft (High Tide)
  10:22am: 0.04 ft (Low Tide)
  4:25pm: 3.79 ft (High Tide)
  10:46pm: 0.03 ft (Low Tide)

Surf Forecast

Surf is 1-2 ft, knee-high SE short-period wind swell with occasional thigh-high sets. Conditions are fair at 8am with semi-glassy SSW winds (3 mph), becoming semi-choppy by afternoon as winds shift to S (10-15 mph). Primary swell: SE (136°) 1.9 ft at 7-8 sec. Low tide (0.59 ft) at 8:39am may slightly impact wave shape.

Weather data derived from: weather.com. Tide data from: marineweather.net. Surf data from: surfcaptain.com

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