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Kids, families invited to annual Touch a Truck event

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 1:31pm

Kids, families invited to annual Touch a Truck event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Junior League of Wilmington and Capital Ford Lincoln of Wilmington will be hosting an educational community event that provides children with a hands-on opportunity to see and touch heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect and serve Wilmington.

From 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, kids of all ages can explore a fire engine, cement truck, school bus, tow truck, a bulldozer and more at the fourth annual Touch a Truck event, according to Mayfaire Town Center’s website.

Kids will also get the chance to see the Vita Link Helicopter land, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center employees will be on hand with an extra-large ambulance, showing kids and adults how to do CPR.

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Check out a free screening of the documentary 'Bully'

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 2:28pm

Check out a free screening of the documentary 'Bully'

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT/WSFX) – Bullying is getting a lot of attention these days in our schools, online and even in the workplace.

WECT and Fox Wilmington are teaming up with the Wilmington Police Department to take this issue head-on.

We’re co-hosting a public screening of the documentary Bully, free of charge at Thalian Hall April 18. The showing starts at 7:00 p.m.

While the event is free, you will need to get a ticket so we know how many people to expect.

You can pick up a ticket at the TV station, located at 322 Shipyard Boulevard, the Thalian Hall Box Office, or the Wilmington Police Department.

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Create plant pots at Chick-Fil-A

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 9:41am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Bring the kids out to Chick-fil-A in Mayfaire tonight for a fun-filled family event.

According to the restaurant’s website, Tuesday’s family night will involve Paper Mache plant pots. The fun takes place from 5:30-7 p.m.

This is a great way to get ready for those spring plants.

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Three-time champion crowned at spelling bee

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 11:51am

Three-time champion crowned at spelling bee

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) - A three-time champion was crowned at Wrightsville Beach Elementary Spelling Bee this week.

Anjeli Smith has now won as a third, fourth and fifth grade student. This championship took 65 rounds to win, according to Spelling Chairman Russell Ebelherr.

"It was by far the most exciting Spelling Bee in WBS history," Ebelherr said.

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Chick-fil-A hosting Bunny Brunch for kids

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 11:48am

Chick-fil-A hosting Bunny Brunch for kids

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Kids can enjoy a meal with the Easter Bunny soon.

From 9 to 10 a.m. March 27, the Bunny Brunch will be taking place at the Mayfaire Chick-fil-A, according to a news release.

For $5.50, kids will get three Chicken Minis, a small fruit cup and an apple juice box.

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Children's book to be read at Wrightsville Beach Museum

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 12:11pm

Children's book to be read at Wrightsville Beach Museum

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – A big perfect for the Easter season will be read soon at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, according to an event organizer.

Woody and the Hens, which is about an egg hunt, will be read by its author Saturday, March 23.

Light refreshments will be served, and folks of all ages are invited.

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