NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Free athletic screening exams will be offered soon to athletes and cheerleaders who attend school in New Hanover County, according to a school system spokesperson.

All students who plan to participate in athletics or cheerleading during the 2013-2014 school year are required to undergo a screening examination, per the state’s requirements.

Exams for girls will take place Thursday, May 23 at the following locations:

6 p.m.

• Williston
• Holly Shelter
• New Hanover
• Myrtle Grove
• Roland-Grise
• Hoggard

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Students at Wilmington Christian Academy raised money to purchase new uniforms for the Special Olympics Basketball team.

The middle school students surprised the team Wednesday with the new uniforms and equipment after an exhibition game.

The Special Olympic athletes were surprised and grateful for the new uniforms.

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