'Iron Man 3' extras celebrate film's premiere

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 7:40am

round 350 people celebrated the premiere of Iron Man 3 at Homewood Suites in Wilmington Thursday night, many of whom appeared as extras in the film.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Around 350 people celebrated the premiere of Iron Man 3 at Homewood Suites in Wilmington Thursday night, many of whom appeared as extras in the film.

TC Anyachonkeya plays a secret service agent. He said he was excited to see himself on the big screen.

Hundreds walked over to the theater at Mayfaire to watch the movie immediately following the party.

The party included Iron Man-themed food and drinks, and the first two movies from the franchise played on screens inside the hotel.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the NHRMC hospitality house.

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IM3 fans take to the red carpet for the films premiere

Submitted by Zach Hunt, Photo Journalist

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 4:07pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – There will be a red carpet and flashes from a paparazzi tonight, as Wilmington turns in to a piece of Hollywood once again.

Some people will watch Iron Man 3 in style when it soars into theaters Thursday night. A Boxed Event is hosting an IM3 Premiere Party at Homewood Suites in Mayfaire. Guests will receive the full Tony Stark treatment, with swag bags and appetizers.

Event planners encourage those coming to have their picture taken on the red carpet, before mingle with local celebrities, politicians and avid movie fans.

Scenes from past Iron Man films will play the screen in the ballroom and a DJ will spin music by the pool outside the hotel.

Raffle tickets sold at the event for a prize package valued at more than $2,000 will benefit New Hanover Regional Medical Center Hospitality House.

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Open Studio to host free yoga class

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:23pm

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) - Open Studio will host a free yoga class on the first Friday of each month.

According to the studio's website, First Friday Flow is a rigorous, dynamic yoga class with flowing sequenced and covering standing poses, backbends, core work, seated postures and hip openers.

The event is free and will be held from 8:45 a.m. until 9:55 a.m.

Open Studio is located at 1055 Military Cutoff Road.

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Crews scheduled to make repairs around Eastwood Road

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 7:45am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Crews with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority are scheduled to make repairs Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. around Lions Gate Drive, Penbroke Jones and Eastwood Road, just east of Military Cutoff Road, according to a CFPUA spokesperson.

The work will reduce traffic to one lane for drivers exiting Landfall onto Eastwood and drivers heading eastbound on Eastwood. Additionally, the outside lane between Lions Gate Drive and Southerland will be closed.

Workers will pave the cuts when the work is finished, and CFPUA officials hope that the project will be done by mid-afternoon.

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What's next for SROs in NHC elementary schools

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 7:38am

The effort to keep School Resource Officers in the elementary schools across New Hanover County has passed its deadline, according to one local leader.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The effort to keep School Resource Officers in the elementary schools across New Hanover County has passed its deadline, according to one local leader.

Sheriff Ed McMahon set May 1 as the day he needed to know how to prepare his budget and staff for next fiscal year.

In an email to the New Hanover County Commissioners and School Board, McMahon asked what to do next without any direction. He recommended 11 deputies floating around 26 schools as the minimum coverage option.

The proposal would cost slightly more than $1 million. Salary and benefits total about $614,000, plus a one-year cost for equipment at a bit more than $386,000.

The Board of Education unanimously endorsed the plan on April 16. But a different board decision is what keeps the SRO discussion on-going.

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New physician assistant joins Wilmington Dermatology Center

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 7:22am

News release from Wilmington Dermatology Center:

Wilmington, NC (5/1/2013) — Wilmington Dermatology Center, the office of Doctor Rosalyn George, announces the addition of Melanie Adams, PA-C to their practice.

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This is the weekend of all weekends to get your comic book fix

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 7:22am

Fanboy Comics Press Release:

For eleven years, Fanboy Comics has been celebrating Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), giving away thousands of comics each year, and this 12^th year looks to be one of the biggest so far.

Fanboy will give away more than 20 different FCBD comic titles, over $3000 in door prizes, gift bags to the first 100 people in line, free early bird breakfast supplied by Chick-Fil-A of Mayfaire, $500 in Fanboy Comics gift certificates, 100 movie passes from Regal Cinemas of Mayfaire, and lots more.

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