PCP NOV30: The PPD building has a new name

IN THIS ISSUE: Mac's Speed Shop closing doors, affordable housing for seniors

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
November 30, 2023

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Good Morning Wilmington!

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NATIONAL NEWS:

LOCAL NEWS:

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • Mac’s Speed Shop closes in Wilmington

  • Affordable housing for seniors

  • Don’t call it the PPD building

News

Mac’s Speed Shop closes Wilmington location

[WECT] The Mac’s Speed Shop location in Wilmington has closed, a company representative confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

“We sadly confirm the closure of our Wilmington restaurant,” Tony Salerno, Mac’s Speed Shop president, said in a statement. “This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors affecting our operations.

Affordable housing project receives more than $2 million from loan program

[WECT] The Covenant, an affordable housing development for seniors with fixed incomes, is set to resume construction with gap funding from the $190 million Workforce Housing Loan Program. Owned by Pastor Robert Campbell of New Beginning Christian Church, the project, in partnership with East Carolina Community Development, faced challenges during the pandemic with increased construction costs, disrupted supply chains, and rising rents. With the additional funding, the development aims to address the need for affordable workforce housing, especially for seniors. Senator Michael Lee, instrumental in securing the gap funding, emphasizes the ongoing priority of addressing housing issues in the fast-growing area. Despite progress, leaders acknowledge that more work is needed to meet the broader demand for affordable housing in Wilmington.

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PPD building has a new name

[WECT] PPD building no more. Months after Wilmington acquired the former PPD building, Wilmington City Council voted to name the building “Skyline Center.”

Don’t Miss

Tree Lighting

Tonight @ 6PM in Riverfront Park, ILM
Witness the lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa!

Special performance by the Roland-Grise Middle School chorusReading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Mayor Saffo*Light refreshments

Carolina Beach Holiday Market

THIS SATURDAY AT 9 AM

A selection of artists and crafters have their handmade items available . art, crafters,dairy products, wines, baked goods and natural soaps while listening to live music with over 100 vendors participating, bringing you a huge selection of unique artisan made items. SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS will stop by.

Surf Forecast

THU AM: flat - CLEAN | PM: flat - FAIR
FRI AM: flat - CHOPPY | PM: 0-1 ft - CHOPPY
SAT AM: 3+ ft - CLEAN | PM: 3 ft - CLEAN

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Weather Forecast

THU 30 Partly Cloudy | 59°/48° | PREC 2% | E 4 mph
FRI 01 PM Showers | 68°/61° | PREC 42% | SSE 10 mph
SAT 02 Rain | 68°/61° | PREC 71% | SSW 6 mph

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Tide Forecast

THU NOV 30

  • Low Tide at 5:31 AM, 0.10 ft

  • High Tide at 11:29 AM, 4.67 ft

  • Low Tide at 6:24 PM, 0.34 ft

  • High Tide at 11:50 PM, 3.89 ft

FRI DEC 1

  • Low Tide at 6:11 AM, 0.25 ft

  • High Tide at 12:16 PM, 4.46 ft

  • Low Tide at 7:07 PM, 0.49 ft

SAT DEC 2

  • High Tide at 12:40 AM, 3.75 ft

  • Low Tide at 6:51 AM, 0.38 ft

  • High Tide at 1:04 PM, 4.28 ft

  • Low Tide at 7:51 PM, 0.59 ft

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