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Twins will hold yard sale to benefit The Warrior Ride

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:38am
Many participants in the ride use specially designed adaptive bicycles.

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) – A pair of 10-year-old twins are hosting a yard sale this weekend and plan to donate money raised to The Warrior Ride, an adaptive bicycling event for injured service members.

Many participants in the ride use specially designed adaptive bicycles.

According to a press release from The Warrior Ride organization, Amber and Natalie hope to raise $10,000, which is the approximate cost of a cycling event. There is no cost to the service member to participate in event, as all expenses are paid through donations and grants.

The twins have been reaching out the community for donations to their yard sale, which will be held Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at the Warrior Ride headquarters, 1401 East Oak Island Drive.

Monetary donations can be made in their name, either online or by mailing donations to:

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Project Fitness showcases elementary track and field stars

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:13am
Project Fitness showcases elementary track and field stars

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - In keeping with a longstanding Brunswick County tradition, students from all elementary schools will compete this week in the 23rd annual Project Fitness.

Project Fitness, the brainchild of Nelson Best and Ron Champion, began in 1990 as a high school event.  Over the years the fun trickled into the middle and elementary schools.  While track and field has now replaced the event in secondary schools, the tradition continues each year for elementary students. 

The event is a fun field day that showcases the best of the best in the following fitness events: one-mile run, 800 meter run, 600 meter run, 400 meter run, 100 yard dash, 50 yard dash, the standing long jump, pull ups, flex arm hang, and 4 x 100 relay.  

Students compete in two age categories, 8-9 year olds and 10+.
The event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 at South Brunswick High School.

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Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:59am
Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Brunswick County Schools is proud to host the inaugural Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, May 4th at Cedar Grove Middle School.

The following elementary schools are participating: Bolivia, Southport, Supply, Town Creek, Union, Virginia Williamson, and Waccamaw. This is an exciting opportunity to support our students with STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) education.

"We are thrilled to host the Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament in Brunswick County. In the past, three of our schools traveled to New Hanover County to compete. The New Hanover tournament started to reach capacity, thus inspiring us to start our own! We are proud of the commitment of our students and staff who are participating. We feel certain that it will continue to grow each year." - Amanda Richardson, Co-Director of Brunswick Co. Elementary Science Olympiad

The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

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Students to respond to disaster in life-like drill

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:56am
Students to respond to disaster in life-like drill

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) from Brunswick County Early College High School will participate in a life-like disaster drill Friday.

EMS supervisors will create a disaster scenario to which the students must respond. CERT members will not know the specifics of the drill before the event.

All students have been trained in the basics of disaster preparedness, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

This is the third year CERT members will participate in the disaster drill. In the past, students have been challenged with tornadoes, collapsed buildings, and missing persons.

The drill will take place Friday on the campus of BCC, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Students will meet with EMS after the drill to debrief.

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Exit planning topic of chamber's April Out of Box luncheon

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Saturday, April 27th, 1:00 pm
Exit planning topic of chamber's April Out of Box luncheon

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Out of the Box  Luncheon was held Friday, where an attentive group of members listened as the topic "Business Exit Planning: Retire or Succession, You Need a Plan" was discussed.  

Out of the Box luncheons are events that the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce with a purpose of giving its membership an opportunity to meet and discuss issues important to businesses. 

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Find events in your area via WECT's app

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:00pm
Find events in your area via WECT's app

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for something fun to do around town at the touch of a button, check this out -- WECT Communities events are now featured on the WECT mobile app for smartphones and some tablets. 

To find out what’s happening in your area, click here to download the app for your iPhone, Android or Blackberry device.

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Coast Guard Station to host multi-agency & military expo/safety day

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 7:00am
Coast Guard Station to host multi-agency & military expo/safety day

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) - The Coast Guard Station Oak Island will be hosting its annual multi-agency & military expo/safety day, according to the town of Oak Island's website.

The event will take place Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Participants will enjoy family fun, games and exhibits.

Admission is free. For more information, call (910) 278-1133

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