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Facebook page features animals up for adoption

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, July 20th, 2012, 4:09pm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Brunswick County Sheriff's Animal Protective Services is turning to social media in an effort to get animals adopted.

The agency launched a Facebook page Thursday night to feature cats and dogs that are looking for new homes. The hope is to spread the word through social media about furry friends that are available for adoption.

Dozens of people "liked" the page within hours of being created. Click here to visit the page and see the animals yourself.

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Create a forever home for a furry friend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, July 13th, 2012, 10:55am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Are you looking for a furry friend to keep you company? Consider adopting Only Surrender from Brunswick Sheriff's Animal Protection Services.

The kitten is sweet and full of life. He is very playful and doesn't hesitate to start purring when he's happy. Only Surrender also has four sibilings if you are interested in more than one.

There is a $35 adoption fee, but it includes a voucher to get the animal spayed and neutered.

If you're interested, call 910-754-8204.

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Open house planned for BCC's Early Childhood Education Center

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, July 12th, 2012, 3:15pm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Brunswick Community College will hold an open house for the Early Childhood Education Center next week.

The open house will take place from 4 until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, according to a post on the school’s website.

Guests will be able to take a tour and meet with Angie Jahr, the Center’s administrator.

For more information, call 910-755-7315.

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Curbside recycling available in Brunswick Co. for fee

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, June 29th, 2012, 12:54pm
Curbside recycling available in Brunswick Co. for fee

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Curbside recycling is now an option for all residents in Brunswick County, according to a post on the county website.

A service fee of $77.04 will be charged each year per household and must be paid in advance. The fee reportedly includes a 96-gallon blue recycling cart and weekly collection.

The following items may be placed in the recycling cart, according to Brunswick County:

  • Plastic bottles and jars (recycling code 1-7)
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Clean, dry paper (magazines, junk mail, mixed paper, flattened cardboard boxes)
  • Aluminum cans and foil (aluminum pans and foil must be clean)
  • Steel (tin) cans

No plastic bags or plastic wrap will be accepted, and all items must be clean and dry.

For more information about the recycling program, call 910-253-4177.

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Get out your beach towels and sunscreen for Beach Day in Oak Island

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 11:45am
Get out your beach towels and sunscreen for Beach Day in Oak Island

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) - Get out your beach towels and sunscreen! The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Center is sponsoring Beach Day on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This event will be held at the soccer field, located on 46 Street S.E. and at the Beach Cabana area.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy entertainment, fun contests, food vendors, beach floatables, and much more! Also, brush off your old dance moves, there will be a band and a shag contest in the evening time. The day will conclude with fireworks around 9 p.m., if weather permits.

For more information about this event call, 910-278-5518.

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New and improved 'Shop to the Beat' campaign launches this summer

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Saturday, June 16th, 2012, 3:45am
New and improved 'Shop to the Beat' campaign launches this summer

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – People in Southport “shopped to the beat” last night in a festive and exciting atmosphere at Franklin Square Park.

Now named, Southport Beat, the Southport-Oak Island Area of Chamber of Commerce has improved last year’s Shop to the Beat events for the summer of 2012.

The goal is to transform evenings in Southport to a festive and exciting atmosphere on the third Friday of each month until September.

Southport Beat will have a broad range of entertainment & music available for visitors and residents to enjoy in Franklin Square Park.

While entertainment will be located in the parks, the action will be citywide as participating shops and restaurants will be open and “rocking” in their own way.

Don’t miss the next Southport Beat event, July 20.

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Looking for a new pet? Consider adopting Todd

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, June 15th, 2012, 3:24pm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Are you looking to add a pet to your family? Consider adopting Todd.

Todd is an 8-year-old hound that was abandoned in the forset as a puppy. No one thought he would make it, but he did.

Todd has been with Paw's Place for over six years, but knows how to behave and act in a home.

He has a mischievous personality and is very playful.

If you would like to adopt Todd, call Paw's Place at (910) 845-7297.

Paws Place Animal rescue
3701 E. Boiling Spring Rd.
Winnabow, NC 28459
910-845-PAWS (7297)

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