PCP: TUE AUG 13: Lowes Food at Pine Grove is closing

IN THIS ISSUE: NHCS Settles with Ex-Superintendent Foust

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
August 13, 2024

TUESDAYS TOGETHER WITH

I stopped by the Greenville Loop Lowes Foods on Pine Grove Drive. This store is set to close by the end of August but it may close much earlier. I haven’t seen a store so empty since Hurricane Florence.

I spoke to a cashier about what’s going on. It seems it just isn’t profitable enough to stay open. She said most of the employees will be moving to one of the other stores on College Ave. or Carolina Beach Road. She also said that with the non-perishable inventory will be distributed to the same two stores.

For now, the beer is at a 10% discount and much of the frozen food–specifically seafood/shrimp is 50% off. Still those original prices seem inflated. These discounts may increase as they get closer to closing but most of the inventory is not discounted.

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • NHCS Settles with Ex-Superintendent Foust

  • Wilmington Among Five NC Cities Rank Among Best U.S. Rental Markets

News

NHCS Settles with Ex-Superintendent Foust: $256K Payout Following July Termination

[WECT] The New Hanover County Board of Education has agreed to pay Dr. Charles Foust $256,927.32, covering his base salary for the fiscal year, following his termination as Superintendent on July 2, 2024. The decision was made at a July 16 special meeting, with the agreement stating it is not an admission of liability by either party. Both the Board and Foust have agreed to avoid public statements that could misrepresent the situation.

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Wilmington Among Five NC Cities Rank Among Best U.S. Rental Markets

[Carolina Journal] North Carolina is emerging as a top destination for renters, with five of its cities—Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Durham—ranking among the top 20 best places to rent in the U.S. according to RentCafe. The state’s lower cost of living, strong job growth, and robust local economy make it attractive. Average rents in Raleigh and Charlotte are below the national average, while significant apartment construction in Charlotte and Raleigh supports affordability. North Carolina’s appeal is further boosted by its thriving tech and education sectors.

Don’t Miss

Open Mic

Today: 7-10 PM @ Island Beverage - CB
Open Mic/Open Jam @ Island Beverage - A great place and time for singers and/or instrumentals of all ages to show your talent in a very laid-back atmosphere with no pressure! Play or Sing a couple songs or sit in with some of the other peeps and jam. .

Harbor - Board Game Night!

WED AUG 14: 6:30 PM @Bull City Ciderworks - ILM
Bull City has generously agreed to host us, and we are eager to make the most of this opportunity. Join us for an evening of cider and board games with the Harbor Community!

Vinyl Night

WED AUG 14: 6-9PM @Waterline Brewing Co. - ILM
For our August Vinyl Night at Waterline we will be featuring School Kids Records with a blues-centric offering of records that came from a large collection obtained recently, many of which have not been made available prior to this event. As always we will be taking over the house system at 6, so bring your favorite records to share with fellow music lovers

Summer Music Series

THUR AUG 15: 6-9PM @ Oceanic - WB
Catch some tunes from talented local musicians every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm and Sunday 12pm to 3pm all summer long! Grab a cocktail from our Jetty Bar and enjoy live music with your favorite view in Wrightsville Beach.

Weather Forecast

Tue 13 Partly Cloudy | 84°/74° | 24% | ENE 10 mph
Wed 14 Partly Cloudy | 84°/72° | 16% | ENE 10 mph
Thu 15 Mostly Sunny | 84°/72° | 4% | NE 8 mph

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Tide Forecast

Tue Aug 13

  • 1:39am: 3.13 ft (High Tide)

  • 8:06am: 0.72 ft (Low Tide)

  • 2:28pm: 3.95 ft (High Tide)

  • 9:10pm: 1.07 ft (Low Tide)

Wed Aug 14

  • 2:30am: 3.04 ft (High Tide)

  • 9:03am: 0.63 ft (Low Tide)

  • 3:28pm: 4.06 ft (High Tide)

  • 10:07pm: 0.93 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Aug 15

  • 3:36am: 3.03 ft (High Tide)

  • 9:59am: 0.47 ft (Low Tide)

  • 4:34pm: 4.28 ft (High Tide)

  • 11:01pm: 0.74 ft (Low Tide)

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-Jason