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Detectives investigate armed robbery at a sweepstakes cafe

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 3:45pm
Detectives investigate armed robbery at a sweepstakes cafe

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are searching for people they believe are responsible for an armed robbery early Saturday morning.

According to the sheriff’s office, two men went to the Gold Strike Internet Café Saturday morning around 1:30 demanding money from the employees.

They left the business with an undetermined amount of cash.

Authorities said the men were wearing heavy clothing and masks to conceal their identities.

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Chamber ribbon cutting held for The Cottages

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Sunday, September 25th, 9:55 am
Chamber ribbon cutting held for The Cottages

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Cottages at Southport, located at 513 Sir Williams Court.

For more information, call 910-264-4921.

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Rain doesn't dampen spirits at Chamber networking event

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Saturday, September 24th, 11:58 am
Rain doesn't dampen spirits at Chamber networking event

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Despite the rain, members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce came out and enjoyed the September Business Networking After Hours hosted by DL Bianchi Brickyard. 

DL Bianchi's Brickyard showcased their new outdoor living area complete with fresh pizzas on their brick pizza oven, hamburgers and hot dogs on the outdoor grill, and refreshments from a brick bar. 

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Unemployment up in Brunswick County

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 4:31pm
Unemployment up in Brunswick County

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Unemployment is up in Brunswick County, according to statistics released Friday from the state.

The rate is up to 10.7% for August, compared to 10.4% in Brunswick in July.

Statewide, the unemployment rate is 10.4%.

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Chamber hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for Nitro Security

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Friday, September 23rd, 10:31 am
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for Nitro Security

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Nitro Security, “Protecting Your Home or Business Like it’s our own,” located at 108 E. Moore Street in Southport. 

Pictured left to right: Leigh Ann Collins, President; Darrell Collins, Vice President & Manager, Operations and Installation; Bill Johnson, Chamber Ambassador; Brad Fisher, Chamber Events Coordinator. 

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Brunswick Co. residents eligible for appliance rebate program

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, September 19th, 2011, 2:26pm
Brunswick Co. residents eligible for appliance rebate program

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Residents in Brunswick County are eligible for an appliance rebate through the North Carolina Energy Office’s Appliance Replacement Program.

Up to $1.4 million is available in rebates to residents who purchase qualified Energy Star refrigerators, freezers or washing machines.

The program, designed to assist Hurricane Irene victims replace old or damaged appliances, will provide rebates of $200 for an E-Star freezer or dishwasher, $300 towards a new washer, $500 on any E-Star refrigerator and more.

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Maritime Museum in Southport to close Thursday, Friday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, August 25th, 2011, 10:09am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 25 and Friday, Aug. 26, according to a news release.

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