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Good morning Wilmington!

Halloween’s coming around the bend, and Wilmington Rock Gym is getting into the spirit! Members, punch card, and semester pass holders can bring a first-timer for free — and if you show up in costume, you could win one of three marvelous prizes. It’s the perfect mix of spooky, sporty, and social.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• UNCW Prepares for Controversial Speaker Event

• NextDoor Publishes 2025 Treat Map!

Campus Safety and Free Expression Highlighted Ahead of UNCW Turning Point USA Event

UNCW is preparing for an event hosted by Turning Point USA featuring Promise Keepers CEO Shane Winnings on Oct. 15, ensuring campus safety while respecting freedom of expression. The university emphasizes that the event does not reflect UNCW endorsement, has measures for peaceful protests, and offers support resources for those impacted. Security plans include clear bag/no bag protocols and collaboration between UNCW Police and Student Affairs. The university maintains a commitment to being a forum for diverse perspectives while following UNC System policies prohibiting advocacy on contemporary political or social issues.

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HALLOWEEN at Wilmington Rock Gym!

Halloween's coming around the bend and that can only mean one thing... costume party!! 👻

Members, punch card, and semester pass holders are invited to bring a first-timer for free, and be sure to wear a costume for a shot at one of three marvelous prizes!

See you there! 🎃

🎃 Explore the Haunting Secrets of Your Neighborhood!

This Halloween, plan your trick-or-treat route with Nextdoor’s Treat Map — a fun, interactive way to see which houses in your community are joining the spooky fun. Whether you’re looking for the best candy stops or decorating your own haunted porch, the Treat Map helps neighbors connect and celebrate safely.

👉 Check out the Treat Map on Nextdoor and find out who’s handing out the goods this Halloween!

News Roundup

Local News

UNCW has issued a safety notice ahead of a Turning Point USA event on campus, citing heightened security and designated protest areas. The announcement follows recent campus tensions over a Charlie Kirk memorial and a false gunman report; university officials emphasized that the student organization hosting the event operates independently and that safety plans are in place for all attendees. WECT

What You Should Know

Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling him “unstoppable” during a Rose Garden ceremony. The event, held on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, drew both praise and controversy as critics said honoring Kirk—known for divisive rhetoric—risked glorifying extremist views, while his widow Erika described him as a man of faith who “prayed for his enemies.” The Guardian

What Might Surprise You

The average new car price in the U.S. has surpassed $50,000 for the first time, driven by a surge in electric vehicle and luxury model sales. The expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit and shifting consumer demand have pushed prices higher, marking a sharp rise from the $40,000 average just five years ago and signaling a market increasingly geared toward affluent buyers. TechSpot

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