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Adopt a furry feline this weekend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, December 14th, 2012, 11:24am
Adopt a furry feline this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Are you looking for a furry friend to keep you warm this winter? Consider adopting a rescued cat at the “Santa Claws for a Cause” event.

The Cat Adoption Team (C.A.T.) is hosting an adoption event this Saturday, 10 a.m.  – 2 p.m. at the open house for the new North Chase Hair Studio on New Village Way.

C.A.T. is dedicated to finding loving, forever homes for cats and kittens. They work to reduce the feline overpopulation problem by spaying/neutering and educating the community.

Saturday’s event will help loving families choose and adopt the right rescued cat for them. 

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NHC makes top 10 list for healthiest counties

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 3:16pm
NHC makes top 10 list for healthiest counties

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released its 2012 health rankings for North Carolina and the results are looking good for New Hanover County.

New Hanover County weighed into the number 10 spot for the state.

The report is based on several factors, including lifespan, exercise habits, medical access and similar factors. 

Wake, Mecklenburg and Durham counties were all among the top 10.

Click here to see the specific details for New Hanover County.

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CFCC extends Toys for Tots donation deadline

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, December 10th, 2012, 1:03pm
CFCC extends Toys for Tots donation deadline

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Cape Fear Community College has extended its pickup deadline for the Toys for Tots drive until noon on Wednesday, December 12.

The Sea Devils and the Marine Corps Reserves are teaming up to provide gifts for less fortunate children throughout Eastern North Carolina and the United States.

Donate a new, unwrapped toy to one of the following drop-off box locations:

Downtown Campus:
Student Activities/Athletic Office (L-112), S Building Lobby, A Building Lobby, Library, Business Office (G Building)

North Campus:
NA McKeithan Center Lobby, NB Applied Technologies Building Lobby

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Ice House presents a holiday show for the whole family

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, December 7th, 2012, 3:04pm
Ice House presents a holiday show for the whole family

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for a unique performance to get you in the holiday spirit, consider going to the Wilmington Ice House.

According to its Facebook page, the Ice House will feature a holiday show Saturday, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.

The Facebook post says to, “bring the family to watch this heartwarming performance!”

The Wilmington Ice House is located at 7201 Ogden Business Lane in Wilmington.

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Second Chance Angels will be holding a coat drive from now until Dec. 22

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 12:19pm
Second Chance Angels will be holding a coat drive from now until Dec. 22

ROCKY POINT AND WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Second Chance Angels is a non-profit organization that helps local families in need. They are asking for volunteers from Pender and New Hanover counties to donate coats for the less fortunate this holiday season. You can donate any time from now until Saturday Dec. 22.

Volunteers will be handing out coats at the Rocky Point community center in Pender County and The Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington in New Hanover County on Saturday, Dec. 22 from Noon until 2p.m.  

If you would like to donate or  volunteer call, Felicia Grady at 910-300-9288 or Alexandria Nixon at 910-471-3560. 

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SAFETY TIPS: Holiday shopping

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 1:35am
SAFETY TIPS: Holiday shopping

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - It's Black Friday and thousands of people will be out trying to grab the best deals.

The Wilmington Police Department has released the following safety tips for holiday shopping:

Holiday Safety Tips from the Wilmington Police Department

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14th annual Festival Latino kicks off Saturday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, November 9th, 2012, 2:01pm
14th annual Festival Latino kicks off Saturday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 14th annual Festival Latino will be taking place Saturday at Ogden Park, according to a news release from an event organizer.

The event, which kicks off at 11 a.m., will include music, dancing food and more.

There will be more than 100 exhibitor booths and food booths from all over Latin America.

 

For more information on the event, visit http://www.amigosinternacional.org/festival-latino/

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