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Ladies' Golf Association at Porters Neck Country Club hosting upcoming events

Ladies' Golf Association at Porters Neck Country Club hosting upcoming events

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Ladies Golf Association at Porters Neck Country Club has released a schedule of the following upcoming events, per the group’s Facebook page:

  •  Sept. 6: 9 Hole Landfall Invitational @ PNCC
  •  Sept. 11: LGA Guest Day (make your own foursome); guest play at a very reduced rate
  •  Sept. 22 & 23: PNCC Club Championship Please sign up in the Pro Shop
  •  Sept. 25 & 27: LGA Member/Member Tournament Two person team

The signup sheet for the events will be in the women’s locker room by Sept. 1.

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Stay up-to-date with the 2012 Olympic Games

Stay up-to-date with the 2012 Olympic Games

With the 2012 Olympic Games in full swing, stay up-to-date with the latest news and medal counts over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

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Wilmington's tennis championships planned for Aug. 11-12

Wilmington's tennis championships planned for Aug. 11-12

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wilmington’s adult tennis championships will be held at Empie Park soon.

Matches will begin at 8 a.m. and will take place Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-12 at Empie Park, which is located at 3405 Park Avenue.

Here is a list of the divisions, provided by the Wilmington Recreation Department:

  • Women’s Singles: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and OPEN
  • Men’s Singles: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and OPEN
  • Women’s Doubles: 5.0, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, and OPEN
  • Men’s Doubles: 5.0, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, and OPEN
  • Mixed Doubles: 6.0-6.5, 7.0-7.5, 8.0—8.5, and Open division

The entry fee is $25 per single and $15 per doubles participant.

For more information, call 910-341-4631 or visit empiepark.com.

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Police department hosts camp for 4th, 5th grade girls

Police department hosts camp for 4th, 5th grade girls

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Officers with the Wilmington Police Department are hosting a week’s worth of events for rising 4th and 5th grade girls in the community.

Children participating in the five-day camp will get to enjoy recreational activities, field trips, educational experiences and a community service project.

Tuesday, the campers are taking part in ice skating at the Ice House with Chief Ralph Evangelous.

Campers will go bowling Wednesday, and go kayaking and swimming Thursday. Friday, a detective will give them a fencing demonstration before a graduation ceremony is held at the WPD headquarters.

The police department has been running the Cop Camp sessions since 1995.

A Cop Camp for boys was held in June.

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Less than 12 days until opening ceremony for the Olympics

Less than 12 days until opening ceremony for the Olympics

The 2012 Olympic Games don’t begin until July 27, but there is already plenty of London news over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

WECT’s 2012 Olympics page will be buzzing throughout the games, so make sure you check it out!

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Wrestling fans won't want to miss this Main Event

Wrestling fans won't want to miss this Main Event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The United Pro Wrestling Association will celebrate its seventh anniversary by hosting a show in Wilmington with four titles on the line.

The event will be held Saturday night at 7:30 the National Guard Armory off Carolina Beach Road.

According to a press release, World Champion LA Tank will face  his best friend Mike Devine in the Main Event. Tank has defended the title for the past two years, but was tag team partners with Devine before that.

Ty Tyson will defend against Shaheem for the title in the Carolinas Championship, and Cruiserweight Champion John Beasley will defend the title against the Amazing Velvet, Travis Young and a mystery opponent in a Fatal Fourway, New Tag Team Champions.

Grab some bait, fishing is free Wednesday

Grab some bait, fishing is free Wednesday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Grab some bait, a fishing rod, and throw out a line Wednesday in any public body of water in North Carolina for free.

July 4 is your one chance a year to get hooked on fishing at no cost. Everyone can fish in any public body of water, from mountain trout waters to coastal waters without buying a fishing license.

The State Wildlife Commission added more fish in waters across the state, including trout and channel catfish, to give people a better chance of reeling one in.

Even though the day is free, all other fishing regulations still apply – including size and creel limits.

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