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Acting Mayor Chuck Bost has worked in several law enforcement agencies and is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is running for Mayor of Belville, North Carolina.

The New Hanover County Hispanic Latino Commission continues to advocate for the rights, welfare, and inclusion of the Hispanic/Latino community within the broader community. This annual report summarizes the key activities, accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations from the first year, highlighting the Commission’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life and ensuring that Hispanic/Latino residents are fully integrated and supported within New Hanover County. This episode is a brief introduction to the commission. It is available in Spanish upon request.

‼️Introducing the NEWKIRKNOMICS Restoration🚨🚨After 9 years of work, Newkirknomics: The Blueprint to Rebuild the Main Street Economy drops on August 4–alongside the official launch of Newkirklytics.Newkirknomics is a modern economic theory built for this moment—one that puts owners, homegrown production and local intelligence back in the hands of the people.🚨New Metrics for Main Street 🚨Homegrown Supply Chains🚨Entrepreneur Placement by Stage🚨Real-time tracking of local wealth & business creation Powered by the Newkirklytics ecosystem of 8 platforms: Genesis Bridge| Neighborhood Economy Index (NEI)| Bridge2Bid| CoOwn|Main Street Exchange (MSX)| Aclevor| ProvTrak|BlockBiz Excellence SystemFrom Wilmington to Nairobi, Newkirklytics is building the operating system for the Neighborhood Economy!#Newkirknomics #MainStreet #DigitalRevolution #OwnershipEconomy #Blacktech #Newkirklytics

Azalea Festival Downtown impact (65 responses collected April 2025) Respondent Breakdown:- 55 % (36) downtown business owners/managers- 25 % (16) downtown residents- 20 % (13) visitors, employees, or other stakeholders Key Quantitative Take-aways: Metric Businesses open during festival (of those answered) Customer traffic change (positive / negative / no impact) Revenue change (positive / negative / no impact) Businesses with barricade pass Parking accessible (Yes / No) What people liked:- Vibrant atmosphere & increased regional visibility- Family-friendly programming (parade, street fair, garden tour)- Economic lift for hospitality sector (bars, restaurants, rentals) Primary pain-points: Value 91 % 28.6 % / 57.1 % / 14.3 % 31.4 % / 57.1 % / 11.4 % 88.6 % 41 % / 59 %- Parking / traffic - long search times, high prices, confusing detours- Barricade communication - unclear rules for some businesses/residents- Foot-traffic shift - retailers off parade route lost regular locals Opportunities for 2026: 1. Create a one-page 'Festival Access Guide' (map, parking QR codes) 2. Launch a 'Downtown Deals' passport to draw visitors to side streets 3. Establish resident quiet hours & shuttle lots to ease congestion 4. Distribute barricade passes earlier via HOA and online request portal Bottom line: Bottom line: Respondents value the Azalea Festival as a Wilmington tradition, but parking logistics and uneven business benefits temper enthusiasm. Addressing access and spreading crowds more evenly downtown could turn many neutral or negative experiences into positive ones next year.

Ted and Sandy discuss the Bad Day Music + Arts Festival which is a brand-new event debuting on July 12, 2025, in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District. Designed to transform the area into a vibrant, day-to-night festival village, it will feature an eclectic mix of music genres—bluegrass, funk, reggae, house—and performances by acts like Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Lettuce, and more. The festival includes three stages, live mural painting, local food and drink, wellness activities, and tributes to Wilmington’s film scene.More than just entertainment, the festival emphasizes community impact, with proceeds benefiting FEMME HOUSE and the Brooklyn Arts Music Academy. It also offers opportunities for local artists, vendors, and creatives to participate, aiming to set a new standard for downtown festivals through cultural celebration and inclusivity. enjoy the podcast we hope it's informative to you.

At Port City Peddler, shopping is truly an adventure. You never know what vintage treasures you’ll find in our vendor mall. Each booth brings an assortment of interesting antique and vintage items. Plus, they have plenty of new items that are the perfect gifts or accents to your own home. With their ever-changing selection, there’s always something new to discover at Port City Peddler.