PCP Thu Nov 21: Donna Gregory loses battle with cancer

IN THIS ISSUE: NC House Allocates Millions for Helene Relief Amid Controversy | 100 Men Who Care

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
November 21, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

WWAY New anchor Donna Gregory passed away after battling stage 4 lung cancer. Donna posted a personal message to her audience after being diagnosed in early April. Her children put up this lovely post on facebook.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • NC House Allocates Millions for Helene Relief Amid Controversy

  • 100 Men Who Care @ Bowstring

NC Expands School Vouchers, Mandates Sheriff Compliance with ICE

[WWAY] The NC legislature overrode Gov. Cooper’s veto, passing a bill that expands private school scholarships, mandates sheriff compliance with federal immigration detainers, and funds K-12 enrollment growth and Medicaid. The law, criticized for potentially harming public schools and targeting immigrant communities, offers universal access to school vouchers and requires sheriffs to cooperate with ICE requests.

100 Men Who Care @ Bowstring

Today: 6PM @ Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

The meetups are pretty simple. Three members will pitch three different local charities, then we all vote on one. Everyone writes a $100 check directly to the winning charity. We average about 30-50 people per event, so typically raise about $3k-$5k each time. Then we have some beverages and feel all good inside. For this event, we’ll be focused on just charities helping out Western NC.

News Roundup

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Western North Carolina:

What you should know:

What might surprise you

National & World News:

Don’t Miss

Seasonal Cold Food Arrangements

SAT NOV 23: 10AM-noon @ Halyburton Park - ILM
Join us for a free, fun and festive workshop on creating beautiful food displays—perfect for the holiday season! Discover techniques for carving and arranging cold foods like vegetables, fruits, and cheeses. Gain a new skill, meet great people, and wow your guests with your impressive displays! Veterans, first responders, and their families are welcome. Sponsored by the Veterans Creative Arts Program and Wilmington Parks and Recreation.

Grateful Gathering Freeman Park Cleanup

SUN NOV 24: 10AM-noon @ Freeman Park-CB
In conjunction with Plastic Ocean Project, all of us at JLR Cape Fear, Audi Cape Fear, and Lotus and BMW Motorcycles Cape Fear, hope to bring as many staff members, customers, and a-litter-free-world lovers together the Sunday before Thanksgiving for a beach cleanup and a little fun together. Land Rover and Audi owners, get your off road worthy vehicles off the beaten path for a day on the North End of Carolina Beach and join us in helping to keep some of that plastic out of the ocean.

Festival of Trees

FRI NOV 22-DEC30: 9AM-5Pm @ NC Aquarium - FF
Always anticipated and a favorite for holiday revelers, the 2024 Cape Fear Festival of Trees runs from Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The event will feature 45 trees beautifully adorned by generous sponsors supporting Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation. During its run, the Festival of Trees will close only on the two days of the year when the Aquarium is closed—Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Dirty Dead 350th Show!

FRI NOV 22: 7PM @ Goat & Compass -DT
Asheville's fire Grateful Dead tribute band returns to the Goat & Compass for one of their last stops on the "Soul on a Roll" Tour. This also marks their 350th show!

Christkindlmarkt

SAT NOV 23: 10AM-4Pm @ St. Matthews Lutheran Church - ILM
Join us for early Christmas shopping while enjoying great German food and lots of entertainment options for youth & adults alike! Free entry for all. Free parking behind Taco Bell.

Annual Craft Fair

SAT NOV 23: 9AM-3pm @ Peace Baptist Church
Hot food will be available as well. Come get some Christmas shopping done. Support local crafters and vendors.

Weather Forecast

Thu 21 Sunny | 62°/40° | 0% | WNW 18 mph
Fri 22 Mostly Sunny/Wind | 54°/42° | 1% | WNW 20 mph
Sat 23 Sunny | 61°/43° | 2% | WNW 14 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thu Nov 21
4:55am: 0.50 ft (Low Tide)
11:29am: 4.32 ft (High Tide)
6:10pm: 0.67 ft (Low Tide)
11:59pm: 3.52 ft (High Tide)

Fri Nov 22
6:03am: 0.76 ft (Low Tide)
12:19pm: 4.02 ft (High Tide)
7:10pm: 0.71 ft (Low Tide)

Sat Nov 23
12:51am: 3.51 ft (High Tide)
7:12am: 0.88 ft (Low Tide)
1:08pm: 3.75 ft (High Tide)
7:59pm: 0.67 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

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Rest in peace Donna.
-Jason