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Big Toy Day set for Saturday

Submitted by Ben Powell on Friday, May 17th, 10:24 am
Big Toy Day set for Saturday

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) - The best and biggest toys are on display this weekend in Brunswick County.

Planes, trains, trucks, automobiles and more will be showcased during the fifth annual Big Toy Day Saturday at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island.

Activities start at 11 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. Kids get the chance to check out helicopters, fire trucks, police cars and many other cool rides.

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Donate blood soon in Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:59pm
Donate blood soon in Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – You can give the gift of blood soon in Brunswick County -- Brunswick Community College will be hosting a blood drive, according to event organizers.

You can donate Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The college is located at 150 College Road NE in Supply.

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Forum on business in Brunswick County happening soon

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 2:13pm
Forum on business in Brunswick County happening soon

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A public forum will take place soon for Brunswick County businessmen and women are asked to share their opinions on how the county can become a better place to do business, according to an event organizer.

Participants will also share issues and challenges they have faced and offer potential solutions.

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South Brunswick Interchurch Council to host annual spring concert

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 1:41pm
South Brunswick Interchurch Council to host annual spring concert

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The South Brunswick Interchurch Council will host the 10th annual spring concert this Sunday.

The event is free, but a love offering will be taken and attendees are requested to bring non-perishable food items for the South Brunswick Interchurch Council food pantry.

The concert will take place May 19, 3-5 p.m. at Calabash Presbyterian Church located on Old Georgetown Road.

The event will feature church choirs, church group and area talent. Refreshments will be served.

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YWCA Lower Cape Fear receives $15, 000 grant award for the fluid recovery program

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:28am
YWCA Lower Cape Fear receives $15, 000 grant award for the fluid recovery program

News Release from YWCA:

(Wilmington, NC, May, 2013) -  The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for the Fluid Recovery program, which was developed in partnership with the Pretty in Pink Foundation. The Fluid Recovery program is modeled after the YWCA USA’s Encoreplus program that was created over 30 years ago.

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Happy Mother's Day from WECT!

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 7:00am
Happy Mother's Day from WECT!
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Businesses recognized with Golden Pineapple Awards

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Wednesday, May 8th, 7:30 am
Businesses recognized with Golden Pineapple Awards

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the 1st Quarter Golden Pineapple Awards. 

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce awarded eight local businesses a Golden Pineapple Award for the first quarter of 2013.  They are:

Dining

  • Fish House Restaurant and Jones Seafood House of Oak Island

Retail

  • Backyard Wild, Cattail Cottage and Thomas Drugs   

Service

  • Ocean Crest Motel and River Run Pack and Ship 

Professionals

  • Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry

Golden Pineapple Awards are given quarterly to those businesses nominated by their customers for providing consistent and exceptional customer service.

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