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Century-old Live Oak dedicated to Public Works dept.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, November 5th, 2012, 10:04am
Century-old Live Oak dedicated to Public Works dept.

BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WECT) – The public is invited to a dedication ceremony Monday morning for the Public Works Live Oak Tree.

According to a press released, the Live Oak is over a hundred years old and has been accepted by the Like Oak Society.

The tree is being dedicated as the “Public Works Live Oak” because of its proximity to the Public Works department and in honor of their many contributions to the beauty and enjoyment of Bald Head Island.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Monday morning near 271 Edward Teach Extension at 10:30 a.m.

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Save your Halloween candy wrappers for aquarium to recycle

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 1:19pm
Save your Halloween candy wrappers for aquarium to recycle

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Halloween may be over, but the recycling process is an ongoing event, and officials at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher are encouraging local residents and students to help by collecting used candy wrappers to recycle.

According to a news release from an aquarium spokesperson, folks and students from classes around New Hanover and Brunswick counties are invited to participate with the wrapper recycling.

Anyone is welcome to contribute, but any participating class with the most candy wrappers by weight to the aquarium Dec. 1 will win a free outreach program with a live animal presentation.

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Free outdoor program for youth this weekend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 12:17pm
Free outdoor program for youth this weekend

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Law Enforcement Officers Association is hosting a free youth outdoors day for Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

According to a flyer, youth ages 8-16 are invited to take part in a day of fishing, marksmanship, archery, displays of bomb disposals and more.

The goal is to allow all participants an opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe and educational way.

Each participant must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

The Youth Outdoors Day will take place Sunday, October 14, 1-5 p.m. at 5301 Holly Shelter Road. Contact Dan Higgins for more information (910) 279-0956.

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Bald Head Island begins dredging bids

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, October 8th, 2012, 1:18pm
Bald Head Island begins dredging bids

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The US Army Corps of Engineers has started the process of soliciting bids to dredge the channel adjacent to Bald Head Island, according to the Village Voice newsletter for residents.

The bid specifications currently call for dredging 1.762k cubic yards. The newsletter said the sand is expected to be used to shore up the existing groin field.

The Village of Bald Head Island has taken some fresh aerial photos of the beaches in preparation for the sand placement this winter.

Visit their Facebook page to see the images.

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Wastewater spill reported in Calabash

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012, 12:36pm
Wastewater spill reported in Calabash

CALABASH, NC (WECT) - Brunswick County Public Utilities reported a discharge of untreated wastewater last week in Calabash.

The spill of about 8,500 gallons came from a 6" force main sewer on Ocean Highway US 17 and Hickman Road NW last Friday.

According to a release, the discharge was caused by a cracked line that was nicked earlier. County workers contained it and got rid of the waste.

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4-thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in St. James

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Monday, September 10th, 2012, 12:45pm
4-thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in St. James

ST. JAMES, NC (WECT) - Brunswick County Public Utilities reports about 4,000 gallons of untreated wastewater were released from a main sewer recently.

The spill happened at 2810 St. James Drive in St. James. It was caused by a cable contractor directional bore, according to a news release from the Brunswick County Administration.

The spill has been contained and cleaned up.

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Find the cheapest gas in Southport

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 11:05am
Find the cheapest gas in Southport

BRUNSWICK COUNTY NC (WECT) – If you’re running low on gas, you may want to fill up sooner than later. There’s a good chance the price of gas could increase by the end of the day because of Tropical Storm Isaac.

Oil companies and gas operators in the gulf are evacuating offshore platforms and rigs that could wind up in Isaac’s path.

At least 24 percent of oil production and 8 percent of natural gas outputs have been halted.

Keep an eye on the lowest gas prices in Southport by checking out the WECT Pump Patrol. See low prices driving around? Report it on the Pump Patrol page so others are aware too.

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