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PCP THUR MAY 30: WB, CB, KB & OI makes top five of 10 best beaches in NC

PCP THUR MAY 30: WB, CB, KB & OI makes top five of 10 best beaches in NC

IN THIS ISSUE: Text READYNHC to 24639 for Emergency Alerts

Jason @ Port City Pulse
May 30, 2024

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

How does it feel to live close to eight out of the ten best beaches in North Carolina?

WB sunrise by Karen

Here’s today’s issue–

What you should know:

What might surprise you

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s Port City Pulse:

READYNHC
New VR Lab at UNCW
NC to modernize electric grid

News

Stay Informed with New Hanover County's Emergency Alert Texts

[WECT] New Hanover County has launched READYNHC, a service providing emergency alerts via text. By texting READYNHC to 24639, residents and frequent visitors can stay informed about emergencies, particularly during the predicted active hurricane season. Assistant Director of Emergency Management, Anna McRay, emphasizes the importance of being prepared and having a plan in place.

New VR Lab at UNCW Aims to Boost Innovation and Collaboration

[WWAY] UNCW’s College of Science and Engineering has opened a new Virtual Reality Research and Learning Lab. This multi-department facility features Oculus Quests, 3D printers, and other advanced tools. It aims to foster innovation and collaboration by enabling virtual experiments and studies across various disciplines. The lab offers cost-effective ways to conduct complex research that would be challenging to do hands-on.

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Biden Teams Up with 21 States to Modernize U.S. Electric Grid

[NC Newsline] North Carolina is one of the twenty-one states are collaborating with the Biden administration on the "Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative" to modernize America's electric grid. The initiative aims to increase grid capacity, integrate renewable energy, and lower utility bills. This includes optimizing existing infrastructure with advanced technologies and expediting new transmission projects. The goal is a carbon-free power sector by 2035, which is essential for accommodating growing electric demand and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Business End

Today: 7-10 @Seven Mile Post
Join us tomorrow night for the debut performance of The Business Ends at Seven Mile Post from 7-10 PM! They are an original Americana Rock band from Wilmington, NC with face-melting electric guitars, super fire-powered drums, and smooth bass. It's going to be an epic time so come party with us!

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Miles Atlas

SAT JUNE 1 @WB Brewery
Join us for an afternoon of food, music and of course some of the best beverages in Wilmington!

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Southern Trouble

Today: 6:30-9:30 @ Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Southern Trouble makes country rock! They play Contemporary Country/Country Rock to Southern Rock with a few hard Rock Tunes. They pride themselves on delivering a high energy show with quality music. You will have a blast making country rock with Southern Trouble!! Music will be performed at the Gazebo Stage from 6:30 – 9:30 pm with the fireworks beginning promptly at 9:00 pm.

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The Snozzberries

June 8 & 8: 10 PM @The Palm Room
The Snozzberries are a hi-energy psychedelic rock band based in Asheville, NC. Since their formation in fall of 2017, The Snozzberries have quickly gained notoriety for their electrifying live performances where melodic songcraft is interwoven with wild improvisation and technical wizardry.

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SAVINGS ALERT @ Lowes Foods

10 Chobani Yogurts for $10
Pork Loin for $1.99/lb.
Ground Beef for $3.49/lb.
Yellow peaches for $1.99/lb.

Offers good until June 4