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Watch graduation ceremonies online

Submitted by Ben Powell on Friday, June 14th, 8:00 am
Watch graduation ceremonies online

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Graduation is a day of celebration! But not everyone will be able to watch their family members and friends receive their coveted diplomas after four years of hard work.

As we reported earlier this month, many parents and students from Brunswick County were upset over limited graduation tickets.

However, the Brunswick County School System will provide a live video stream of each commencement ceremony this Saturday.

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SBHS to hold memorial service for student who touched the lives of many

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 1:09pm
SBHS will hold a memorial service for James Prince, who touched the lives of many.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – South Brunswick High School will celebrate Thursday night the life of a teenager who tragically died earlier this week.

James Prince, 17, drowned Tuesday night while swimming near the Oak Island Pier.

Medical crews attempted to revive the victim by doing CPR, but he never regained consciousness.

According to a spokesperson from Brunswick County School, Prince was a senior and student athlete at South Brunswick High School who touched the lives of everyone he met.

A memorial service will take place Thursday night at 7:30 on the school's football field.

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300,000 kids at risk of going hungry now that school's out

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 7:25am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Nearly 300,000 children are at risk of going hungry during the summer months in central and eastern North Carolina.

These students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, which keeps food in their bellies while school is in session.

However, during summer break, many children don't know where they'll get their next meal.

There are efforts underway to make sure little ones don't go hungry this summer. 

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is running a program called "Stop Summer Hunger."

Jeff Rose, the executive director of the Wilmington branch of the organization, said the Food Bank serves needy in the 34 counties, including New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick and Columbus counties.

He said during the summer months, when the need increases, donations tend to drop.

He's hoping to keep that from happening this summer.

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Unique routine marks the end of school year...

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Monday, June 10th, 2013, 6:48am
Unique routine marks the end of school year...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - It only happens for 3 hours once every year.  If you aren't in the right place at the right time you will miss it. It sounds like a steady rumble of thunder and is a powerful visual reminder that our school year has come to an end.

What is this special event?  The afternoon school buses come home for the summer.

The annual parade of buses begins around 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 10 after all students have been safely delivered home to start their summer vacations.  Throughout the afternoon 188 yellow school buses will return to the bus garage to be checked in for summer maintenance.

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CIS offers child care options to elementary families

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, June 7th, 2013, 8:35am
CIS offers child care options to elementary families

News Release from Brunswick County Schools:

Brunswick County Schools will operate on a staggered schedule when the school bells ring August 26.  Elementary school students throughout the county will start their instructional day at 8:45 a.m. with doors open for breakfast service at 8:15 a.m.  The new schedule has many working parents asking about child-care alternatives.

Communities In Schools is partnering with Brunswick County Schools to offer fee-based before and after-school care at all elementary schools next school year (excluding Waccamaw School) starting as early at 7:00 a.m.  Program availability will be based on need which is why pre-registration for the program is required.  

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Strong community partnerships provide 200 students with summer reading books

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 1:40pm
Strong community partnerships provide 200 students with summer reading books

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The spirit of community support comes alive this week at Southport Elementary School when 200 students will receive the gift of summer reading!

The Giving Tree summer reading program began as a small project through several members at Southport Presbyterian Church and has now expanded to many community partners including Friendship Missionary Baptist, St. Philips Episcopal, Village Chapel of Bald Head Island, Southport Woman’s Club, Musette Steck, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Madden.

Students participating in the program will each take home 3-5 books for their own personal collections!

The festivities will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013 in the cafeteria at Southport Elementary.

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Teens missing from Bruns. Co. found; back with families

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 5:17pm
Teens missing from Bruns. Co. found; back with families

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two girls from Brunswick County who were previously missing have been found, according to authorities with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office.

Christien Aurianna Smith, 14, and Kayla Elizabeth Ray, 13, are now back with their families. 

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