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Students to respond to disaster in life-like drill

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:56am
Students to respond to disaster in life-like drill

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) from Brunswick County Early College High School will participate in a life-like disaster drill Friday.

EMS supervisors will create a disaster scenario to which the students must respond. CERT members will not know the specifics of the drill before the event.

All students have been trained in the basics of disaster preparedness, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

This is the third year CERT members will participate in the disaster drill. In the past, students have been challenged with tornadoes, collapsed buildings, and missing persons.

The drill will take place Friday on the campus of BCC, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Students will meet with EMS after the drill to debrief.

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BEMC awards sports camp scholarships to local students

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, April 29th, 1:45 pm
BEMC awards sports camp scholarships to local students

News Release from Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation:

SUPPLY, NC (April 29, 2013) – Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is awarding two local students Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarships to summer basketball camps at two of the state’s largest college campuses.

Clara Elizabeth Tyson of Leland Middle School will attend the N.C. State Women’s Basketball Camp, and D’Kwanshe Stanley of Shallotte Middle School will attend the Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp, both on full scholarships from BEMC.  Clara is the daughter of Beth Tyson. D’Kwanshe is the son of LaChella and Joseph Stanley.

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Deputy involved in weekend accident, everyone okay

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 10:12am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A deputy with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office was involved in an accident this weekend.

According to a spokesperson for the office, Deputy Zachary Stanley was involved in a wreck at Kirby and Boones Neck Roads Saturday morning.

The sheriff's office said it appears Stanley hit the other vehicle on the passenger side.

No one was seriously injured, and everyone involved is okay.

Sheriff Ingram said it was an unfortunate accident that could have been a lot worse, and he's very glad both parties are okay.

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UNCW wins third straight CAA golf championship

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 7:35am

UNCW News Release

SOUTHPORT, North Carolina – UNCW junior Payne McLeod captured his first Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship and the Seahawks earned their third straight conference title with a 24-stroke win on Sunday at The Reserve Club at St. James Plantation.

The Seahawks will learn of their destination on May 6 during the NCAA Selection Show. The announcement will be made at NCAA.com at 9 p.m. The following six sites will host regionals on May 16-18: University Club, Baton Rouge, La.; Golden Eagle Country Club (Tallahassee, Fla.); Scarlet Course (Columbus, Ohio); The Blessings Golf Course (Fayetteville, Ark.); Palouse Ridge Golf Club (Pullman, Wash.) and Karsten Golf Course (Tempe, Ariz.) McLeod, who collected his second career tournament victory, posted a four-stroke win over Alex Hicks of William & Mary.

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Exit planning topic of chamber's April Out of Box luncheon

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Saturday, April 27th, 1:00 pm
Exit planning topic of chamber's April Out of Box luncheon

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Out of the Box  Luncheon was held Friday, where an attentive group of members listened as the topic "Business Exit Planning: Retire or Succession, You Need a Plan" was discussed.  

Out of the Box luncheons are events that the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce with a purpose of giving its membership an opportunity to meet and discuss issues important to businesses. 

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Find events in your area via WECT's app

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:00pm
Find events in your area via WECT's app

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for something fun to do around town at the touch of a button, check this out -- WECT Communities events are now featured on the WECT mobile app for smartphones and some tablets. 

To find out what’s happening in your area, click here to download the app for your iPhone, Android or Blackberry device.

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Coast Guard Station to host multi-agency & military expo/safety day

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 7:00am
Coast Guard Station to host multi-agency & military expo/safety day

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) - The Coast Guard Station Oak Island will be hosting its annual multi-agency & military expo/safety day, according to the town of Oak Island's website.

The event will take place Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Participants will enjoy family fun, games and exhibits.

Admission is free. For more information, call (910) 278-1133

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