Happy Veterans Day!

IN THIS ISSUE: Veterans Parade, Epic Lawsuit

Author

Jason @ Port City Pulse
November 10, 2023

FRIDAYS TOGETHER WITH

Good Morning Wilmington!

Our country is arguably last holdout of freedoms and liberty in this world. This resilience owes much to the dedication of our veterans, to whom we express gratitude for their unwavering commitment and the sacrifices made by them and their families in service to this great country.

In recognition of their sacrifice and spirit I dedicate this issue to our veterans–some of which I am honored to know are my readers and my friends.

Happy Veterans Day!

Enjoy your weekend. Keep in mind that we expect to get some rain on Saturday night with more rain Sunday with a cold front giving us a cool weather on Monday.

WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • Southeast NC Veterans Parade

  • Epic trial

  • Precautionary helicopter landing in Ogden Park

News

Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade

SAT NOV 11: 10AM @3rd St in Downtown Wilmington

10 AM: Pre-Parade activities @City Hall on 3rd St.
Activities include performances by the Beaches & Boots Line Dancers, the U.S. Air Force Heritage Band, the National Anthem by The UNCW Sea Belles, Reveille, the Bandit Flight Team, the U.S. Naval Academy’s Silent Drill Team, and unfurling of a 40- by 60-foot American Flag.

11AM: 2 back-to-back parades:
—Veterans Parade
The SENC Veterans Parade is in its sixth year, bringing more than 90 units including marching bands, drill teams, veteran organizations, and public safety organizations together to salute veterans, active-duty military, and reservists.

The Veterans Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Hanover Street on Third Street and continues to Market Street

—The Sudan Shriners’ Fall Ceremonial Parade:
The Sudan Shriners’ Fall Ceremonial Parade last stepped off 26 years ago, in 1997, in downtown Wilmington and won’t return for at least 10 years, said Sudan Shriners CEO Louis R. Smith III.

Smith described the Sudan Shriners as “one of the Shriners’ largest parade units,” featuring 36 to 39 units, including attractions such as motorized vehicles and a pirate ship.

The Sudan Shriners’ parade will immediately follow the Veterans Parade.

Veteran’s Celebration starting at 10AM@ Eagle’s Dare - 420 N. 3rd St.

This year the Veterans Celebration and Information Fair, set for Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, will be held at The Eagles Dare, a bar and event space at 420 N. Third St., (Third and Red Cross). It’s a former gas station with a bright ’50s vibe.

The owners are veterans who have a strong commitment to giving back to veterans groups and area nonprofits.

The Clams will play again and there may be other bands.

Epic CEO says Google wants to ‘kneecap’ competition as antitrust trial begins

[SOURCE] Epic Games is currently engaged in a federal court trial against Google, similar to its battle with Apple, over an antitrust suit, even though it has lost an ally in the case. Epic's CEO, Tim Sweeney, expressed his rejection of Google's "user choice billing," accusing Google of controlling, surveilling, and taxing transactions between users and developers. This legal battle is part of Epic's ongoing efforts to challenge both Apple and Google, with the goal of securing a partial victory against Apple in the Supreme Court, possibly by early 2024. Despite recent settlements and deals made by other companies, Epic remains determined in its fight against these tech giants.

SABLE makes precautionary landing in Ogden Park

[WWAY] A Wilmington Police Department crew was conducting a joint training flight with a partner agency when a warning light came on. As a precaution, the chief pilot set the aircraft down safely in Ogden Park without injury to anyone on the ground. The crew on board was also unharmed during this landing.

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School vaccination exemptions now highest on record among kindergartners, CDC reports

A record number of American kindergarten students started school last year with an exemption from one of the key vaccines health authorities require, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SAVINGS ALERT

Food Lion selling turkey for just 29¢/lb for MPV card holders!!! (reg$2.79)

10 lbs or larger. Requires $35 grocery purchase. Limited 1. Offer good until NOV 14

Don’t Miss

2023 Wilmington Holiday Parade

SUN DEC 3: 6PM@

All entries must be decorated and illuminated

The staging area will be located at Cape Fear Community College Student Lot #2 and will be open at 2:30 pm to begin lineup for the parade. All units must arrive for lineup no later than 5:00 pm.

Ilm Jeepers meetup place and time TBD

Mofu LIve!

SAT 7PM @Ogden Tap Room

Monkey Funktion is a five-piece rock band with jazz, blues, and jam influences who play a very eclectic mix of creative covers from various artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bruno Mars, Brandi Carlile, Lorde, Fleetwood Mac, Sublime, and many more.

Vets for Vets Comedy Fest

FRI NOV 10: 7-9PM @Mannkind Brewing, Leland

Featuring award winning comedians Nancy Witter and Steve Melia, along with Veteran Comedians, Gerrod Sidbury (Army), John Simpson (Navy) and John Grimes (Army). They will join forces for a night of hilarity and fun-raising for local veterans through The Forty and Eight (fortyandeight.org).

Justin Cody Fox Band Veterans Day Fundraiser

Justin Cody Fox Band will be performing at Seven Mile Post on Saturday, November 11th from 6-10 PM! Justin Cody Fox Band is comprised of Justin Cody Fox, David Morse, Worth Weaver, & Seth Aldridge. This 4-piece Class Rock & Blues band will be sure to wow you with their talent and endless amount of original songs!

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Has been great with other dogs that we have tested him with

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Surf Forecast

TODAY AM: flat - FAIR | PM: flat - FAIR
SAT AM: 1-2 ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3+ ft - CHOPPY
SUN AM: 3-4+ ft - CHOPPY | PM: 4-5 ft - CHOPPY

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Weather Forecast

TODAY Mostly Cloudy | 77°/53° | PREC 4% | W 8 mph
SAT 11 Cloudy | 61°/52° | PREC 24% | NNE 13 mph
SUN 12 Rain | 56°/46° | PREC 93% | NNE 17 mph

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Tide Forecast

FRI NOV 10

  • Low Tide at 1:18 AM, 0.34 ft

  • High Tide at 7:17 AM, 4.42 ft

  • Low Tide at 1:45 PM, 0.44 ft

  • High Tide at 7:28 PM, 4.22 ft

SAT NOV 11

  • Low Tide at 1:59 AM, 0.28 ft

  • High Tide at 7:59 AM, 4.58 ft

  • Low Tide at 2:33 PM, 0.39 ft

  • High Tide at 8:08 PM, 4.20 ft

SUN NOV 12

  • Low Tide at 2:40 AM, 0.26 ft

  • High Tide at 8:36 AM, 4.70 ft

  • Low Tide at 3:21 PM, 0.36 ft

  • High Tide at 8:44 PM, 4.17 ft

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