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Wilmington’s moment in the spotlight returns tomorrow with the premiere of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3. The locally filmed hit drops its first two episodes on Prime Video—and this season promises more heartbreak, more beach drama, and more scenes you just might recognize.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• NC Drivers Get 2-Year Grace Period on Expired Licenses

• ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Premieres This Month

NC Drivers Get 2-Year Grace Period on Expired Licenses Under New Law

[ABC 11] Drivers in North Carolina can now legally operate a vehicle with an expired Class C license for up to two years without being penalized. The temporary moratorium, signed into law by Governor Josh Stein, aims to reduce strain on the DMV and is effective through the end of 2027. The grace period does not apply to drivers with suspended, canceled, or revoked licenses, and may not be honored by authorities in other states.

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Kid’s Open Gym on Wednesdays @ Wilmington Rock Gym!

Wednesdays | June 18 to Aug 13, 2025 | $15 PER VISIT | Ages up to 13 | 1 - 4PM

Are you looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? Bring them to the climbing gym! On Wednesdays, we'll have open gym time for them to climb and have fun! We'll have staff available each Wednesday to help them with the ropes if they want to climb higher. This isn't a class/camp but is a great way for children to join in the fun of indoor rock climbing! This is great for first time climbers and more advanced gym monkeys alike! Parents must stay with their kids.

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Season 3 of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Premieres This Month, Featuring Dozens of Wilmington Filming Locations

[StarNews Online] Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty won’t have to wait much longer—Season 3 of the hit coming-of-age drama premieres tomorrow with two episodes, followed by weekly drops through September. Shot across Wilmington and coastal hotspots like Southport and Wrightsville Beach, the final season wraps up Belly's love triangle with Conrad and Jeremiah. The show has boosted local tourism and spotlights over 40 locations in the region. With millions of fans globally, Wilmington’s latest teen drama continues the city’s legacy as a filming favorite.

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News Roundup

Local News

• Dan Winslow has resigned as CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment to focus on personal priorities, ending a tenure that began in October 2024. The board has appointed Sophie Dagenais as interim CEO; she brings experience in philanthropy, higher ed, and public service.
  WWAY

• New Hanover County’s Main Library will temporarily close on August 3 to prepare for its move to a new downtown Wilmington facility on Grace Street, set to open in early October. Library staff will use the closure to relocate books, computers, and equipment, while residents are encouraged to use other branches in the meantime.
  WWAY

What You Should Know

• Wildfires are threatening the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, forcing evacuations and prompting firefighting efforts to protect the historic lodge and nearby infrastructure. Authorities are battling shifting winds and steep terrain as the blaze grows.
  Daily Mail

• Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly willing to testify before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, but no government officials have approached her, according to insiders. Despite serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking, Maxwell remains the only person imprisoned in connection with Epstein’s network, and her offer comes as questions mount over why Republicans are blocking her testimony.
  Daily Mail

What Might Surprise You

• An Iranian group called the "Blood Covenant" claims to have raised over $40 million via crowdfunding as a bounty for assassinating Donald Trump, citing Quranic justifications and jihadist rhetoric. The campaign comes amid rising tensions following U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites and fatwas issued by Iranian clerics declaring Trump an enemy of Islam.
  MSN

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