SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - Two groups are coming together to help feed hungry children in the Brunswick County Schools.

Shoreline Baptist Church in Southport is collecting non-perishable food items through the month of February.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Family Math Night is a fun-filled time where parents and care-givers can experience hands-on math and learn from their child’s teachers. 

By participating in Family Math Night parents may serve as models of motivation, persistence and competency to their children, while at the same time learning new knowledge themselves or revising their previous knowledge about math. 

The night’s activities, presented by the SBMS math faculty and math interns, will include computer-based math programs to use at home, real-world math activities, and a short journey through algebra and geometry and other fun activities. 

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and sessions will begin shortly after. 

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A detective with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly Monday, according to the sheriff's office.

Detective Kyle Jones, 41, was at home when he passed away. The sheriff's office said no foul play is suspected in his death.

Jones was a 19 year veteran of law enforcement. According to the sheriff's office, he served the citizens of Columbus County from 1994-2000, and served Brunswick County from 2000 until his death.

The sheriff's office posted Jones' passing on Facebook Monday night saying, "The BCSO has lost a friend and co-worker tonight and ask that you keep the Jones family and this office in your prayers."

No details regarding a memorial service have been released at this time.

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