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It's politics calling

In this issue: Breakdown of how speaker position will be filled, nominate a family to win HVAC

Jason @ Port City Pulse
October 17, 2023

TUESDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

My son caught a typo in the last issue with the word: bleek/bleak in yesterday’s issue. I purposefully drop typos just to check and make sure he’s reading it. Nice catch Noble! 🤣

World news:

Israel delays ground operation in Gaza. Hamas releases video of 21 year old Israeli hostage kidnapped from festival. US Selects 2,000 troops for potential deployment to support Israel [Source]. When asked by 60 Minutes if the wars in Israel and Ukraine are more than the US can take on at the same time, Biden said, “No. We're the United States of America for God's sake, the most powerful nation in the history-- not in the world, in the history of the world….We can take care of both of these and still maintain our overall international defense.”

In today’s PortCityPulse:

Breakdown of the speaker breakdown
Nominate a family to win an HVAC system
Your future in politics starts here

News

Political Breakdown

CNN’s Harry Enten does a great job describing the rules and conflicts that are adding to the challenge of picking a new house speaker.

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Airmax Winter Warmup!

WWAY and Airmax Heating & Cooling is teaming together to help one family with a new HVAC unit. Click here an nominate a family to win a new HVAC unit for the holidays.

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Quick Roundups

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Get Involved with Local Politics

The Wilmington City Council wishes to provide City residents the opportunity to participate in City Government to the maximum extent. The City Council is inviting interested citizens to offer their services to the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees:

LOAN REVIEW BOARD – (3) POSITIONS
• CPA Representative
• Insurance Industry Representative
• At Large

MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (MSD)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – (1) POSITION
• Property Owner > $2million (within the MSD)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY/CITY OF WILMINGTON
COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – (1) POSITION
• Representative from the Civil Rights Community

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (1) POSITION

JOINT CITY/COUNTY WORKFORCE HOUSING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – (1) POSITION
• Representative from the Financial Community

NCINO SPORTS PARK USER GROUP ADVISORY COMMITTEE – (3) POSITIONS
• Representative from a Youth Football group
• Representative from the Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Representative from the City’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Apply Online »

Don’t Miss

Make Your Own Chainmail

TUE OCT 17: 7PM @273 N. Front St

Learn how to make chain mail! This hands on workshop will show you how to get started. Ages 13 and up are welcome. By the end of the hour you'll have made your own piece of chain mail to take home. $10

6th Annual Fall Festival

SAT OCT 21: 3PM @Coastal Comm. Baptist Church

A fun filled afternoon for the whole family! Come out and enjoy Bible themed trunks, games for all ages and even hayrides! Food trucks will be on site for yummy food purchases. Admission is free!

Leftover Salmon

FRI OCT 20: 6PM @Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Tix $29.50–49.5

The Steel Drivers

SAT OCT 21: 8PM @UNCW

began as a casual jam session over a decade ago has become one of today’s leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world. Tix: $29.50

Jive Turkey

FRI OCT 20: 8PM @Live at Ted’s

Jive Turkey is a five piece jazz/rock fusion band based out of Wilmington, NC. Performances are predominately instrumental and blend tasteful covers with original compositions. $11

Pumkin Planter Workshop

SAT OCT 21: 1PM-2:30PM @Eagle’s Dare

ather with fellow plant enthusiasts at The Eagle's Dare for an afternoon filled with creativity, camaraderie, and the vibrant spirit of autumn! $24-$40

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