PCP - THUR FEB 22: Nationwide cell phone outages

IN THIS ISSUE: New regulations for bar owners | Pleasure Island Volleyball seeking new home

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 22, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

BREAKING: AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile users report outage - Cell networks down nationwide. Plan accordingly. You can check DownDetector to find reports of outages.

We have another cool weekend ahead but starting Monday daytime temps will be in the 60’s all throughout the week and running into the following week!

National News:

Local News:

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • Sharks seeking hosts!

  • New regulations for bar owners

  • Pleasure Island Volleyball seeking new home

News

Be a Host Family for the Wilmington Sharks: A Home Away from Home

The Wilmington Sharks seek host families for the upcoming season, offering a home away from home for players and a unique family experience. While meals are provided on game days, breakfast and lunch are not covered. Interested?

Bar Owners Grapple with Compliance: NC's New Food Safety Regulations

[WECT] North Carolina lawmakers are revisiting a law affecting food safety in bars, set to take effect in March's end. Previously exempt from health inspections, bars now face regulations similar to restaurants. However, compliance poses challenges, with costs and space constraints worrying bar owners like Leslie and Brendan Cox of The Beagle. Despite intentions to enhance safety, some fear the law's impact on small businesses and historic venues.

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Pleasure Island Volleyball Seeks New Home as Lazy Pirate Shifts Focus

[WWAY] The Pleasure Island community faces challenges as the Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill repurposes its volleyball courts, leaving players in search of a new home for summer games. Pleasure Island Volleyball, in collaboration with the Carolina Beach community, aims to establish beach volleyball courts off Cape Fear Blvd., enhancing accessibility for residents and tourists alike. With support from the town council, plans are underway to secure funding and finalize locations, ensuring a vibrant return to outdoor sports this summer.

Don’t Miss

Join the Revolutionary Spirit: Weekend Events at Moores Creek Battlefield

[WWAY] This weekend, Moores Creek National Battlefield commemorates the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. Events include wreath-laying, battle programs, living history demonstrations, music performances, and more. Join us to experience 1776 firsthand!

African American Read-In

Today: 5:30 PM @318 Nixon St.-ILM
The African American Read-In features the texts, talks and discussions by and about Black/African American authors and serve as a way to recognize and amplify their work.

Bring Your Steins Thursdays

Today: 11AM-9PM @Prost!
Bring your favorite personal stein! We fill it up per ounce, so no matter how big or small you’re customizing your experience. Share your stein story with us and your friends. No two are identical, they are just as unique as you!

Thursdays at Prost we have a 1/2 rack rib special, full menu and happy hour from 4-6

February Bike Night

Today: 5PM-7PM @BMW Motorcycles Cape Fear
Want to hang out and stare at cool bikes with us? Awesome. Join us for tacos, bikes, brews and good times.

Keb’ Mo

FRI FEB 23 @ Wilson Center-CFCC
LKeb’ Mo’s new album “Good To Be” is inspired by his incredible journey. It artfully links the grit and groove of his Compton roots with the strum and twang of his adopted hometown of Nashville, TN, where he’s lived and worked for the last eleven years. - $26

Adopt a Pet

A480100

Two year old male German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler
He wants to get all of the attention and will sit right beside your legs while you rub his chest and give belly rubs.

He is a kisser!

Weather Forecast


Thu 22 Mostly Cloudy | 61°/53° | 6% | SSE 12 mph
Fri 23 Showers/Wind | 64°/44° | 56% | SW 20 mph
Sat 24 Partly Cloudy | 59°/36° | 15% | NW 11 mph

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Tide Forecast

  • Thu Feb 22

    • 5:58am - 3.91 ft - High Tide

    • 12:23pm - 0.08 ft - Low Tide

    • 6:12pm - 3.37 ft - High Tide

  • Fri Feb 23

    • 12:16am - (-0.25) ft - Low Tide

    • 6:36am - 3.96 ft - High Tide

    • 1:00pm - (-0.05) ft - Low Tide

    • 6:51pm - 3.53 ft - High Tide

  • Sat Feb 24

    • 12:57am - (-0.29) ft - Low Tide

    • 7:12am - 3.95 ft - High Tide

    • 1:33pm - (-0.17) ft - Low Tide

    • 7:29pm - 3.63 ft - High Tide

Provided by Marineweather.net

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