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You’ve still got time to grab tickets for 10,000 Maniacs tonight at Bowstring and Cypress Hill this Sunday at Live Oak Pavilion—and both offer tickets under $50. No excuses… go get your live music fix this week.

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Summer Sale at Northeast Library Branch Kicks Off Tomorrow

• Wilmington’s First Food Truck Park Opens Tomorrow

Books for a Buck? Summer Sale at Northeast Library Branch Kicks Off Friday

[WWAY] The Friends of the Library are hosting their popular summer book sale at the Northeast Branch Library, starting Friday at 5:30 p.m. for members (or join at the door for $20). With 50,000+ books priced no higher than $3, it’s a treasure trove for bargain hunters and bookworms alike. The sale opens to the public throughout the weekend and into next week.

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Young Aspiring Climbers

Ages 6 to 9–Mondays:
September 1 to October 6 | 4:00 to 5:00pm or 5:15 to 6:15 pm | Cost: $150

Ages 10 to 13–Tuesdays & Thursdays:
September 2 to October 9 | 4:30 to 6 pm | Cost: $250

Looking for an activity for your son or daughter that will challenge them physically and mentally? This 6-week course (18 hours for ages 10-13 / 6 hours for ages 6-9) will teach your kid the basics of climbing, with plenty of climbing time, climbing games, and personal coaching from one of our highly-trained and enthusiastic staff. Option available to sign up for an additional six weeks.

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Chow Town: Wilmington’s First Food Truck Park Opens Friday

[WECT] Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District is getting a tasty new addition this Friday, August 8, with the grand opening of Chow Town, a dedicated food truck park at 1101 North 4th Street. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., visitors can enjoy food from six local trucks, a full-service bar, and live music. The park will rotate different food trucks daily for both lunch and dinner, offering a new flavor experience with every visit.

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News Roundup

LOCAL NEWS

• Surf City police helped rescue and transport an injured sea turtle after a fisherman accidentally hooked a sea turtle. Officer Fournier assisted in the coordinated transport of the injured turtle to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. 
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• Clean water advocates are criticizing the override of Gov. Cooper’s veto of a controversial North Carolina environmental bill, saying it weakens PFAS protections and undermines state efforts to manage industrial contamination. WWAY

• Three New Hanover County organizations will receive $1.2 million in grants to support youth education, mental health services, and anti-violence initiatives as part of ongoing community investment efforts.
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• A UNCW student was killed by an Amtrak train in Clayton, authorities confirmed, as the student attempted to cross the tracks.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, was identified as the shooter who allegedly opened fire on five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday morning. The victims, all hospitalized, are now in stable condition.The Sun

• President Donald Trump may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week in a potential Ukraine peace summit that could also include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.The Sun

• Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump at the White House to announce a $100 billion increase in U.S. manufacturing investment, raising Apple’s total domestic commitment to $600 billion. AP News

NATIONAL NEWS

• Two 15-year-olds have been arrested for the brutal beating of a self-described Elon Musk protégé known online as “Big Balls,” in a case that’s shocked and fascinated social media communities. Mediaite

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