PCP TUE JUL 23: Jon and Monte

IN THIS ISSUE: CFCC Faces Backlash | Over 90 Jobs for Older Adults in SE NC Thanks to $571K Grant

TUESDAYS TOGETHER WITH

Good morning Wilmington!

It was a little more than a week ago when I met Jon and Monte at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard. I bet Monte has grown nearly twice this size. What a cool dog and owner. Great bar too!

Here’s today’s issue–

What you should know:

What might surprise you

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • CFCC Faces Backlash

  • Over 90 Jobs for Older Adults in SE NC

  • NC Audit Reveals $4M Mismanagement

News

CFCC Faces Backlash Over Marine Tech Leadership Changes

[WHQR] Cape Fear Community College students and alumni are concerned about the reorganization of the marine technology program, including the removal of long-time chair Jason Rogers. Despite attempts to attend the CFCC Board of Trustees meeting to discuss these changes, students were barred from entry. CFCC President Jim Morton defended the changes and criticized media reports, but students remain worried about the program’s future and lack of transparency.

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Over 90 Jobs for Older Adults in SE NC Thanks to $571K Grant

[WECT] A $571,802 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to United Way of the Cape Fear Area will create over 90 temporary jobs for low-income, older residents in southeastern North Carolina. The funds will support the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides job training and promotes self-sufficiency for older adults in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pender counties.

NC Audit Reveals $4M Mismanagement Before Health Merger

[NC Newsline] An internal audit by the NC Department of Health and Human Services uncovered questionable financial activities at Eastpointe Health Services, including unauthorized payments of over $1 million to top executives just before a merger with Trillium Health Services. The audit recommends recouping these payments and highlights deleted emails and backdated contracts as issues that hampered the investigation.

SAVINGS ALERT

$20 off emergency food bucket at Costco–contains 150 servings of emergency food: $79.99

Don’t Miss

FREQUENCYYOGA

DToday: 7-8:30 PM @Freya’s Haus - SH
Prepare to stretch & move through the sounds of Disco Johnnie as Kayla Coyne guides us through an All Levels Vinyasa Flow. Once we have reached our final resting pose, Disco Johnnie will take us on a Sonic Journey through Ambient Binaural Beats & Solfeggio Frequencies played through a High-Fidelity Funktion-One (Official) Soundsystem. $25

The Ford Project Live

WED JUL 24: 6-9PM @ Gio Fund - LL
Join us every Wednesday for Live Music at the Gio Fund Event Center located at 117 Village Road, Unit E, Leland, NC 28451. The Ford Project will perform live at 6pm. The Gio Fund Event Center bar will be open at 5pm. $5 cover.

The Shoaldiggers

THUR JUL 25: 7-9Pm @ Ocean Grill Tiki Bar - CB
Time to get all Kiki on the Tiki. We are back at our favorite venue, bringing you 2 hours of Folk Banging and Guitar Twangin’

Coglin’s Throwback Thursdayz

THUR JUL 25: 9PM - 2AM @ Coglin’s - ILM
Every Thursday, come out to Coglin's for a night featuring: Karaoke hosted by Muleity Plus Free Entry. $1 9oz Draft Beers All Night

Adopt a Pet

A488593

Approx 4 month old spayed female pit mix

This typical active puppy is still teething and will need strong teething toys. She’s very food and attention motivated with a happy-go-lucky personality. She loves all types of toys, especially those that make noise. If you're looking for a playful and affectionate companion, she’s ready to find her forever home with you!

Weather Forecast

Tue 23 Partly Cloudy | 87°/80° | 24% | SSW 13 mph
Wed 24 Scattered Thunderstorms | 88°/78° | 40% | SSW 15 mph
Thu 25 Scattered Thunderstorms | 86°/77° | 57% | SSW 13 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Tue Jul 23

  • 3:34am: -0.44 ft (Low Tide)

  • 9:29am: 4.00 ft (High Tide)

  • 3:38pm: -0.45 ft (Low Tide)

  • 9:58pm: 4.94 ft (High Tide)

Wed Jul 24

  • 4:18am: -0.52 ft (Low Tide)

  • 10:24am: 4.18 ft (High Tide)

  • 4:29pm: -0.31 ft (Low Tide)

  • 10:49pm: 4.75 ft (High Tide)

Thu Jul 25

  • 5:04am: -0.52 ft (Low Tide)

  • 11:20am: 4.35 ft (High Tide)

  • 5:26pm: -0.08 ft (Low Tide)

  • 11:41pm: 4.50 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

Live Music

Today

I enjoyed meeting John and Monte at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard. I hope to meet you sometime at one of the awesome bars, restaurants events and activities that Wilmington has to offer. If you find this information useful please share it with a friend. 
-Jason