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Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 12:09pm
Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Pet owners, mark your calendars! Animal Protective Services in Brunswick County is hosting a rabies clinic later this month at several locations.

According to officials, the clinic will take place Saturday, April 20. The cost is $6.

Locations and times are as follows:

  • Brunswick Animal Hospital, Supply - 8 am - Noon
  • Brunswick Forest Vet. Hospital, Leland - 8 am - Noon
  • Capeside Animal Hospital, Leland - 8 am – Noon
  • Four Paws Animal Hospital, Southport - 8 am - Noon
  • Leland Veterinarian Hospital, Leland - 8 am – 1 pm
  • Oak Island Animal Hospital, Oak Island - 8 am – Noon
  • Seaside Animal Care – Calabash - 8 am – Noon
  • Animal Shelter, Supply - 9 am – Noon
    (1 yr vaccines only)

For more information contact Animal Protective Services at 910-754-8204 or 754-9261.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boat safety course

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 10:21am
Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boat safety course

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - According to a new release, The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a safe Boating Course on Saturday, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20 and September 14. 

In addition to these classes, a special class for paddle sports will be held on June 1. All classes will be held at the Progress Energy Media Center on River Road in Southport.

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Mobile Health unit to visit area Walmarts

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 11:58am
Mobile Health unit to visit area Walmarts

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Mark your calendars…the mobile health unit will be at Walmart stores in Brunswick County this month.

According to Brunswick County leaders, medical services will be available based on the Health Department’s fee schedule. Free blood pressure checks will also be available.

The mobile health unit will be at the Walmart in Leland April 16 and the Walmart in Shallotte April 23.

Public Health nurses will also be providing immunizations at area public schools throughout the month of April.

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Massage Therapeutics opens in Southport

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Friday, April 5th, 10:33 am
Massage Therapeutics opens in Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Ceremony at Massage Therapeutics by Joanne Duncan at 801 N. Howe Street, Suite 8.

Massage Therapeutics provides advanced massage therapeutics. Joanne Duncan is a licensed veteran practitioner with more than 15 years of experience.  

Duncan is a graduate from North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Parrot Head Charters moves to Southport Marina

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Friday, April 5th, 8:17 am
Parrot Head Charters moves to Southport Marina

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the relocation of the Parrot Head Charters & Recreation Boating Services to the Southport Marina.  

Pictured left to right (front row):

Tom Hetherington

Megan Canny, Chamber Events Coordinator

 

Left to right (second row)

Joan Hetherington

Kyla Drezneck

Arden Drezneck

Jackie Cooper, Chamber Ambassador

 

Left to right (back row)

Hank Whitley, Southport Marina

Kerri Brooks, Southport Marina

Christy Jones, Chamber Ambassador

Carol Magnani , Chamber Ambassador

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Big Toy Day scheduled for May 18

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 2:05pm
Big Toy Day scheduled for May 18

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Children in Brunswick County will have the opportunity to check out some cool wheels and big toys soon.

The fifth annual Big Toy Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island, according to a news release from an event organizer.

At the event, planes, trucks, cars and other vehicles will be on display.

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Order pizza and support Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 2:22pm
Order pizza and support Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Papa John’s located in Brunswick County are holding a fundraiser to support the students and families served by Communities in Schools of Brunswick County.

According to a press release, the Papa John’s located in Leland, Shallotte, Southport and Sunset Beach will donate 25% of the day’s sales of specific pizza specials from the first Wednesday of each month.

The next event will take place Wednesday, April 3.

“At Papa John's Pizza, we firmly believe strong relationships that provide educational support yield advancement opportunities for our children,” said Papa John’s Director of Operations Jeremy Caudill in a press release.  “Through our fundraising partnership with CIS, we hope to raise money for an organization that does just that.”

When you order from Papa John’s April 3, be sure to ask how you can “make a difference in a Brunswick County student’s life.”

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