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PCP Thu Sep 4: 💰 $1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot — Will Wilmington Strike Gold?
Nobody hit last night — the jackpot just soared to a historic $1.7 billion.
Jason @ Port City Pulse
September 04, 2025
Good morning Wilmington!
Nobody hit the jackpot last night, Wilmington — which means Saturday’s Powerball drawing is now a staggering $1.7 billion! That’s the third-largest in U.S. history. Whether you’re playing or just daydreaming, we’ve also got plenty of local events, live music, and weekend plans lined up to keep you entertained while you wait for those numbers to drop.
In today’s Port City Pulse:
Former VP Mike Pence to Speak at UNCW’s Dare to Learn Lecture
Mad Mole Brewing Protecting Bradley Creek
Former VP Mike Pence to Speak at UNCW’s Dare to Learn Lecture
[UNCW] Former Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the fall 2025 Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture at UNCW on Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Kenan Auditorium. The lecture series highlights leadership lessons from distinguished figures, with past speakers including Scott Kelly, Donna Brazile, and Karl Rove. Pence, who served as VP from 2017-2021 and governor of Indiana, will share insights from his political and personal journey. Tickets are free for the public and available online.
Mad Mole Brewing Installs Permeable Pavers to Protect Bradley Creek
[FOX Wilmington] Mad Mole Brewing in Wilmington has taken a bold step for environmental protection—installing permeable pavers in its parking lot to significantly reduce rainwater runoff into Bradley Creek. The area has faced contamination issues, and these eco-friendly pavers help capture and absorb stormwater, filtering it back into the ground. The green initiative was made possible through a partnership with the City of Wilmington, NC Coastal Federation, UNC Wilmington, and funded via an NCDEQ grant.
News Roundup
Local News
California is experiencing a new COVID-19 wave, with rising cases and hospitalizations prompting some officials to recommend wearing masks indoors as wastewater data shows high viral levels statewide. Yahoo News
What You Should Know
A sweeping Chinese cyberattack called "Salt Typhoon" may have stolen data from nearly every American, infiltrating major telecommunications companies and government networks in more than 80 countries, raising concerns about Beijing’s growing cyber capabilities and global surveillance reach. New York Times
What Might Surprise You
Florida will eliminate all vaccine mandates for children, with Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo comparing the requirements to “slavery” and announcing that statewide vaccine requirements for diseases like measles, polio, and chickenpox will be repealed. The Guardian
Don’t Miss
 Carolina Beach Inshore ChallengeFRI SEPT 5: 4PM - SAT SEPT 6: 5Pm @ Inlet Yacht Club - ILM |  Monty Python’s SpamalotFRI Sept 5 & Sat Sept 6: 7:30-9Pm @ Thalian Association Community Theatre - 120 2nd 318 Humphrey Drive. - DT |
 OktoberfestSAT SEPT 6: All day starting at 11AM @ Flying Machine Brewing - ILM |  Meet Your Match - Motorcycle Speed DatingSAT SEPT 6: 10 MA - 3Pm @ Shipwreck Harley-Davidson - OGD |
Weather
Thu Sep 04: ☀️ Sunny | 83° / 70° | 3% | SSW 9 mph
Fri Sep 05: 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 86° / 73° | 11% | SSW 10 mph
Sat Sep 06: ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 87° / 73° | 9% | SSW 9 mph
Live Music
Today
7:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT |
Friday
7:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
Jazz Club w/ Jim Ferris Trio $10/$15 | 7-10:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT |
9:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL |
Saturday
2:00 PM @ Flying Machine Brewing - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OGD |
Play the odds, plan your weekend, and keep the music going. For everything happening in Wilmington’s live music scene, Port City Jams has you covered.-Jason |  |