NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which is sponsored by the New Hanover County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, is in search of volunteers 55 and older to help prepare income tax returns, according to a county spokesperson.

The goal of VITA, a free tax assistance program, is to help people with low to moderate income, elderly, disabled and limited-English speaking people who need help preparing their tax returns. 

Volunteers will undergo extensive IRS-approved training and certification, and will be taught basic to advanced tax strategies, tax law and more.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Wilmington's Real Alternative radio station, THE EDGE 88.5 FM, is going off the air Nov. 12.

The move is coming after one of the larger donors to the station, was forced to pull its monthly contribution. The anonymous donor accounted for $8,000 a month.

According to Matt Wall, Development Manager, it was not only this large donation that kept the Edge broadcasting.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Gotta-needa-wanna-getta-hava Bojangles’ fans will have a returning favorite menu item to look forward to soon.

Starting Monday, Nov. 5, Bojangles’ in the Wilmington area will be offering the Pork Chop Biscuit until mid-December, according to a news release.

“For those who have tried our delicious Pork Chop Biscuit, this is a highly anticipated time of year,” said Bojangles’ Senior Vice President of Research and Development Mike Bearss, in the news release.  “We encourage everyone who has not tasted this unique offer to take advantage of it while it’s around – you won’t find the Pork Chop Biscuit anywhere else at any other time.”

The Pork Chop Biscuit will be available throughout the day.

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