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Brunswick County Relay for Life hosts first rooster crowing contest

Brunswick County Relay for Life hosts first rooster crowing contest

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Tabetha Matthews was the 2011 winner of the first rooster crowing contest at the Brunswick County Relay for Life this year.

WECT's Robb Ellis hosted the event, which was held at West Brunswick High School in Shallotte on May 13.

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May Business Networking After Hours event held recently

May Business Networking After Hours event held recently

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) — The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held its May Business Networking After Hours event recently at the Waccamaw Bank on Southport-Supply Road.

The next Networking After Hours event will be on June 9 by the Freedom Boat Club at Southport Marina.

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Four Legs Good Pet Boutique opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

Four Legs Good Pet Boutique opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) — The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Four Legs Good Pet Boutique, located at 310 N. Howe Street in Southport, recently.

Four Legs Good Pet Boutique is a retail business with gifts for dats, cats and humans.

Coffee with the Girls met recently at Port City Java

Coffee with the Girls met recently at Port City Java

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) — The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held its bi-monthly Coffee with the Girls event at Port City Java.

The event is designed to give women in business a forum to discuss, assist and support each other. The next Coffee with the Grils is scheduled for July 19 at 8 a.m.

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Bolivia church plans to honor local reverends

Bolivia church plans to honor local reverends

BOLIVIA, NC (WECT) — Mount Olive Baptist Church is kicking off a series to honor retired pastors in the area by honoring Rev. Weston Varnum on Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 1150 Crossroad Tri SE in Bolivia. For more information, give the church a call at 910-754-68608.

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Oak Island woman wins free pick up truck

Oak Island woman wins free pick up truck

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — An Oak Island resident has won a free pick up truck from Jeff Gordon Chevrolet in Wilmington.

Nancy Seitz will reportedly be given her truck on Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m. after winning the GM Business Choice/Lowes vehicle giveaway.

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet is located at 228 S. College Road.

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Shop to the Beat kicks off today in Southport

Shop to the Beat kicks off today in Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) — Shop to the Beat kicks off today in Southport. On the first and third Thursday of each month through November 17, Southport businesses will offer specials for shoppers who will enjoy live music, entertainment and games throughout the city.

WECT's Kristy Etheridge will be live from the kick off tonight at 5.

Shop to the Beat will take place from 4-6 p.m. and will feature the following businesses:

Downtown

  • PJ’s Restaurant
  • Fishy Fishy Café
  • Yacht Basin Provision Company
  • Cape Fear Restaurant
  • Trolly Stop
  • The Pharmacy Restaurant
  • Moore Street Market
  • Sylvia Beck AgriArt
  • BullFrog Corner
  • The Christmas House
  • Port City Java
  • Ports of Call Bakery & Bistro (opening in June)
  • Cattail Cottage

 Midtown

  • Franklin Square Art Gallery
  • Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery
  • Magnolia Gifts
  • Boo & Roos
  • Mr. P’s Bistro
  • Four Legs Good Pet Boutique
  • Ropa
  • Dry Street Pub & Pizza
  • Backyard Wild
  • The Wine Rack
  • Rebecca’s Fabrications

Uptown

  • Sole Searching
  • Isaac Allen
  • Uncorked by the Sea
  • Renee’s Fine Jewelry
  • Live Oak Café
  • ABC Consignment
  • Taylor’s Cuisine Café & Catering
  • National Petland
  • Swaynes Antiques
  • Crafts & Things
  • Thrifty by Nature
  • Locals Family Diner
  • Swordfish Grille (opening soon)
  • Artistry
  • Olde Southport Village Shoppes
  • Painted Mermaid