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PCP - WED MAR 13: Volunteers needed

PCP - WED MAR 13: Volunteers needed

IN THIS ISSUE: Dozens rally over school budget shortfall

Jason @ Port City Pulse
March 13, 2024

WEDNESDAYS WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

The Catholic Church first recognized March 17 as a feast day commemorating Ireland’s best-known and most beloved patron saint, Saint Patrick, in 1631. With rare exceptions, March 17 always fell during the Christian holy season of Lent, when alcohol consumption was prohibited by the Church. But on Saint Patrick’s feast day, the ban on alcohol was lifted, presumably because it was a feast day, and feasting usually included alcohol.

This St. Patrick’s Day weekend you can expect a warm weather (60’s-70’s) with mix of sun and clouds with the possibility of showers throughout the weekend.

Here’s today’s issue–

National & World News:

Local News:

33 residents displaced by apartment complex fire near UNCW

In today’s Port City Pulse:

Volunteers needed to plant trees
Dozens rally over school budget shortfall

News

Volunteers Needed: Help Plant 200 Trees at NHC Landfill with Plastic Ocean Project

[WECT] The Plastic Ocean Project seeks volunteers for a tree-planting event at NHC Landfill's "Fran’s Forest" on March 14. The area, originally debris from Hurricane Fran, now thrives with wildlife. Join POP in its mission to replace trash with greenery. Register here.

Concerns Rise Over Budget Shortfall: Rally Calls for Increased School Funding

[WECT] Dozens gathered outside the New Hanover County Board of Education rallying for increased school funding amid a $20 million shortfall. Concerns about potential staff cuts, program reductions, and safety were voiced, urging local and state leaders to prioritize education funding. Advocates highlighted the impact on student-facing positions, exceptional children, and safety measures. Safety concerns were raised, especially for students with special needs. The potential cuts extend to programs like pre-K expansion and mental health initiatives, prompting calls for state legislators to uphold their duty to provide quality education for all students.

St. Patrick’s Day (dog) Party

MAR 14: 10AM-6PM @Aunt Kerry’s Pet Stop
Dogs. Doggy Shamrock shakes. Photo props. Murphy kisses. Need we say more?

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Sea Level String Band

MAR 14: 7PM @Fermental
Join the folks at Fermental for a gathering of old time musicians with the SEALEVEL STRINGBAND: a foot-stomping assemblage of local mountain music masters.

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