PCP: THUR AUG 8: Debby tracks northwest

IN THIS ISSUE: Wilmington to Get More Direct Flights | Federal Aid Approved for NC Counties Affected by Debby

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
August 08, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

I hope you fared well with Tropical Storm Debby. It looks like the worst is behind us–or at least to the northwest of us. Soon you’ll want to check in with your friends and family as she tracks through Virginia, Maryland and PA.

The iconic Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier sign was badly damaged.

Here’s today’s issue–

What you should know:

What might surprise you

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • Wilmington to Get More Direct Flights

  • Federal Aid Approved for NC Counties Affected by Debby

News

Wilmington to Get Direct Flights to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence

[WECT] Breeze Airways will launch new nonstop flights from Wilmington to Hartford, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Providence starting February 2025. This expansion makes Wilmington the third North Carolina city served by Breeze, joining Raleigh-Durham and New Bern. To celebrate, Breeze is offering a 35% discount on roundtrip fares for tickets purchased by August 9, 2024, valid for travel from August 28, 2024, to May 13, 2025. This move aims to enhance travel options and affordability for Wilmington residents.

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Federal Aid Approved for North Carolina Counties Affected by Tropical Storm Debby

[WECT] President Joe Biden has ordered federal assistance to support state and local responses to Tropical Storm Debby. The aid, coordinated by FEMA, will cover 75% of costs related to shelters, evacuations, and emergency measures in affected North Carolina counties, including Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender. Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency earlier, urging residents to take precautions against severe weather. Price gouging rules are in effect, with reports of violations encouraged to be reported to the Attorney General’s office.

Don’t Miss

Isaac Clowers

Today: 7-10 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OGD
Isaac Clowers will be playing at Seven Mile Post on Thursday, August 8th from 7-10 PM. Isaac brings an awesome vibe to any stage he graces and will be playing a wide variety of music! Come watch him jam out!

The Stu Cru Two

Today: 7PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD
This duo plays everything from Bob Marley to Brittney Spears. Stuart Currin knows how to read a crowd and picks tunes on the fly that maximize the moment. Jason backs him up with bass lines that are sure to get the crowd dancing.

Tai Chi for Beginners

FRI AUG 9: 9:30 AM @ The Dance Element
An internal martial art, Tai Chi is a self-healing modality that focuses on breath work, balance, stability, and artful movements to improve posture and circulation, enhance mental wellness, stimulate purposeful actions, and massage organs to help detox the body. $12

The Wave Market

SUN AUG 11: 10AM-2:00 PM @ The Pointe 14 - ILM
Join us on Sunday, August 11th at The Pointe at Barclay and enjoy the creations of 30+ talented local makers and vendors from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The Wave Market! 🌊 A big THANK YOU to The Pointe 14 - Stone Theatres for all they do to bring The Pointe at Barclay these awesome events!

Weather Forecast

Thu 08 Rain/Wind | 82°/79° | 95% | SSE 31 mph
Fri 09 Thunderstorms/Wind | 86°/79° | 75% | S 21 mph
Sat 10 Scattered Thunderstorms | 86°/77° | 55% | SSW 9 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Thu Aug 8

  • 4:27am: 0.28 ft (Low Tide)

  • 10:50am: 3.86 ft (High Tide)

  • 4:35pm: 0.55 ft (Low Tide)

  • 10:59pm: 3.83 ft (High Tide)

Fri Aug 9

  • 4:59am: 0.38 ft (Low Tide)

  • 11:34am: 3.86 ft (High Tide)

  • 5:16pm: 0.76 ft (Low Tide)

  • 11:39pm: 3.62 ft (High Tide)

Sat Aug 10

  • 5:34am: 0.50 ft (Low Tide)

  • 12:16pm: 3.87 ft (High Tide)

  • 6:04pm: 0.96 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

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-Jason