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Brunswick Nuclear Plant will test sirens today

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 5:00am
Brunswick Nuclear Plant will test sirens today

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Brunswick Nuclear Plant will be testing its sirens today, according to a spokesperson for Duke Energy.

The public notification sirens, located within 10 miles of the plant, will start at 10 a.m. as part of Duke Energy’s emergency planning program.

During these tests, the sirens will be sounded for short periods of time, lasting approximately 10 seconds. The sirens are tested on a regular basis to ensure the system is in good working order.

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Massage Therapeutics opens in Southport

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Friday, April 5th, 10:33 am
Massage Therapeutics opens in Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Ceremony at Massage Therapeutics by Joanne Duncan at 801 N. Howe Street, Suite 8.

Massage Therapeutics provides advanced massage therapeutics. Joanne Duncan is a licensed veteran practitioner with more than 15 years of experience.  

Duncan is a graduate from North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Parrot Head Charters moves to Southport Marina

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Friday, April 5th, 8:17 am
Parrot Head Charters moves to Southport Marina

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the relocation of the Parrot Head Charters & Recreation Boating Services to the Southport Marina.  

Pictured left to right (front row):

Tom Hetherington

Megan Canny, Chamber Events Coordinator

 

Left to right (second row)

Joan Hetherington

Kyla Drezneck

Arden Drezneck

Jackie Cooper, Chamber Ambassador

 

Left to right (back row)

Hank Whitley, Southport Marina

Kerri Brooks, Southport Marina

Christy Jones, Chamber Ambassador

Carol Magnani , Chamber Ambassador

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Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 11:51am
Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Blue Bell Ice Cream is now serving stores in the Wilmington area.

According to a news release, the distribution center is located on Highway 421 off Interstate 140 and employs eight to ten people.

The facility will serve Wilmington, Jacksonville, New Bern, Morehead City, Ocean Isle Beach, Southport, Shallotte and Whiteville.

Blue Bell Ice Cream is now sold at Walmart, Lowes Foods, Piggly Wiggly and other local supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores.

Blue Bell is based out of Brenham, Texas.

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Order pizza and support Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 2:22pm
Order pizza and support Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Papa John’s located in Brunswick County are holding a fundraiser to support the students and families served by Communities in Schools of Brunswick County.

According to a press release, the Papa John’s located in Leland, Shallotte, Southport and Sunset Beach will donate 25% of the day’s sales of specific pizza specials from the first Wednesday of each month.

The next event will take place Wednesday, April 3.

“At Papa John's Pizza, we firmly believe strong relationships that provide educational support yield advancement opportunities for our children,” said Papa John’s Director of Operations Jeremy Caudill in a press release.  “Through our fundraising partnership with CIS, we hope to raise money for an organization that does just that.”

When you order from Papa John’s April 3, be sure to ask how you can “make a difference in a Brunswick County student’s life.”

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Surprise proposal caught on cam

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 10:35am

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – One lucky woman in Whiteville recently got the surprise of her life…and it was all caught on camera.

Kat Newton’s boyfriend, Kyle, orchestrated an elaborate surprise proposal at Collier’s Jewelers.

She hosts a show called Brunswick Biz for ATMC and thought an interview with a jeweler at the business was just part of the job. Instead, her fiancé showed up on one knee to surprise her.

You can watch the entire proposal in the video above or by clicking here if you're on a mobile phone.

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Brunswick Co. officials look to expand 911 call center

Submitted by Justin West, Assignment Manager
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 9:00am
Brunswick Co. officials look to expand 911 call center

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Brunswick County is moving forward with plans to expand their 911 communications center.

In 2012, the county was awarded a $2 million grant for construction of a new facility that would sit behind the current building.

County Commissioners will decide on awarding $200,000 to an architectural and engineering team to aid with the design at next week's meeting.

The new facility would be 10,000 square feet and house the new 911 call center along with storage and offices.

The building would be designed to, one day, connect with the current building.

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