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PCP WED AUG 21: Ring a bell for hurricane season
IN THIS ISSUE: Tempo 33 Piano Bar Debuts in Wilmington
Good morning Wilmington!
On August 20 every year hurricane forecaster, Dr. Bill Gray, would ring a bell denoting the start of the climatologically most active portion of the Atlantic hurricane season. Historically, about 2/3 of all Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between August 20 - October 10.
Here’s today’s issue–
What you should know:
What might surprise you
National & World News:
Local News:
In today’s Port City Pulse:
Tempo 33 Piano Bar Debuts in Wilmington
Mike Causey urges college students to secure renters insurance
News

Kevin Keatts’ New Venture: Tempo 33 Piano Bar Debuts in Wilmington
[WECT] NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts has opened a new piano bar, Tempo 33, in downtown Wilmington with his business partner Clayton Gsell. Located on the top floor of the Roudabush building, Tempo 33 offers live entertainment, a stylish bar, and chic seating. The bar will be open Thursday through Saturday nights, officially launching on August 16. Keatts, who previously coached at UNCW, spent over a year searching for the perfect location before settling on this spot above Yosake and The Husk.

Protect Your Stuff: Renters Insurance Essential for NC College Students
[Spectrum 1] North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges college students to secure renters insurance as they move into campus housing. This affordable coverage, costing $10-$25 per month, protects personal property, provides medical benefits, and offers liability coverage. Causey emphasizes that renters insurance is essential, not just for belongings but also for unforeseen emergencies like accidents or temporary housing needs.
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Support local vendors today at the Poplar Grove Market Wednesdays 8AM-1PM @Poplar Grove Plantation
Weather Forecast
Wed 21 Mostly Sunny | 81°/67° | 7% | NE 11 mph
Thu 22 Partly Cloudy | 80°/69° | 2% | NE 13 mph
Fri 23 Cloudy | 81°/70° | 19% | NE 15 mph
Provided by weather.com
Tide Forecast
Wed Aug 21
3:07am: -0.56 ft (Low Tide)
9:07am: 4.78 ft (High Tide)
3:25pm: -0.48 ft (Low Tide)
9:34pm: 5.08 ft (High Tide)
Thu Aug 22
3:50am: -0.62 ft (Low Tide)
10:01am: 4.94 ft (High Tide)
4:16pm: -0.31 ft (Low Tide)
10:26pm: 4.82 ft (High Tide)
Fri Aug 23
4:35am: -0.54 ft (Low Tide)
10:56am: 5.00 ft (High Tide)
5:10pm: -0.04 ft (Low Tide)
11:19pm: 4.51 ft (High Tide)
Provided by Marineweather.net
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