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Oak Island Farmer's Market opens next week

Submitted by Ben Powell on Friday, May 10th, 5:21 pm
Oak Island Farmer's Market opens next week

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) - The Oak Island Farmer’s Market will begin May 13 and run through September 9, according to event organizers.

The market will be held on Mondays from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Middleton Park extension.

Vendors should contact 278-5518 for more information.

To date, potential vendors include: Firehouse Kettle Korn, Debra Nelson, Lativia Coffee Co., Lativia Accents & Art, Ludlum’s Produce, Digital Photography, Silver Coast Winery, Turtle Island Bags & Jewelry, Our Cozy Little Nest Sewing Shop, New Wonder Jewelry and Gifts, Dag’s Baskets, Artists in Aprons, Daisy & Sunshine, Nuts to You, Lindy Drye, Sea Air Jewelry & Design, Ruth Hopkins, Bruce Hutchings Produce, Maters and Taters, OI Beach Preservation, Tween Wind & Water, Wooden Things, Jim Downey Glass, BB&CG Creations, and Palmetto Cat Designs.

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Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 11:51am
Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Blue Bell Ice Cream is now serving stores in the Wilmington area.

According to a news release, the distribution center is located on Highway 421 off Interstate 140 and employs eight to ten people.

The facility will serve Wilmington, Jacksonville, New Bern, Morehead City, Ocean Isle Beach, Southport, Shallotte and Whiteville.

Blue Bell Ice Cream is now sold at Walmart, Lowes Foods, Piggly Wiggly and other local supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores.

Blue Bell is based out of Brenham, Texas.

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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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Papa John's gives back to Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 2:22pm
Papa John's gives back to 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 next 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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Chowder Cook-Off Winners Announced

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Saturday, March 16th, 10:52 am
Chowder Cook-Off Winners Announced

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The 3rd Annual N.C. 4th of July Festival Chowder Cook-Off was held Sunday, March 10th at the Oak Island Moose Lodge.  

The Cook-Off  is a fun community event which is held to raise funds for the annual N.C. 4th of July Festival,  Jennifer Moore, First Citizens Bank chaired the Cook-Off and was pleased with the show of support for the festival. 

Entertainment was provided by Lynda Snyder with door prizes donated by The Adventure Kayak Company, Cape Fear Fitness, Color Me Carolina, Cox Quality Furniture and Harold W. Wells & Son, Inc. 

The N.C. 4th of July Festival will be held July 2 - 4th in Southport with a special Beach Day on Oak Island July 1.  

Best Decorated Booth – Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering

Restaurant Division:

1st Place – Coastal Catering & Events – Coastal Corn Chowder

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Oak Island Deli & Pub under new management

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Thursday, February 28th, 11:34 am
Oak Island Deli & Pub under new management

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new management at Oak Island Deli & Pub.

The pub is located at 5422 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island.  

David Gilbreath and Colleen Schech teamed up to offer hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood, daily drink specials and some of the islands greatest bartenders.  You can watch multiple flat screen televisions and play darts or billiards while enjoying a delicious meal.

 

Pictured left to right:

Richard Koch, Maintenance

Carol  Magnani, Chamber Ambassador

Jennifer Moore, Chamber Board Member

Christy Jones, Chamber Ambassador

Arlene Caroon, Bartender

Jennifer McCorkle, Bartender

David Gilbreath, Owner

Gennie Campbell, Cook

Colleen Schech, Manager

Jim Martin, Chamber Ambassador

Deborah Roe, Bartender

Charlie Blalock, Supporter

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Chowder Cook-Off March 10 will benefit NC 4th of July Festival

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Monday, February 25th, 8:00 am
Chowder Cook-Off March 10 will benefit NC 4th of July Festival

The N.C. 4th of July Festival’s 3rd Annual Chowder Cook Off will be held on Sunday, March 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oak Island Moose Lodge.

In addition to tasting 10 chowders, there will be a wine tasting by Silver Coast Winery, a baked goods sale, entertainment by “Lynda Snyder”, 50/50 raffle, Door Prizes, and cash bar.

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