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Thursday is last day to register for Seaside Shuffle 5K Race

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 4:09pm

Thursday is last day to register for Seaside Shuffle 5K Race

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for a way to help stay in shape for 2013, Thursday is the last day to register for Wrightsville Beach’s Seaside Shuffle 5K, scheduled for Sunday at the Blockade Runner.

A separate men’s 5K and women’s 5K will take place at 1 p.m.

According to Active.com, the cost to participate is $15 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under and $10 for students.

On the day of the race, prices increase to $20 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under and students.

For more information, click here.

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Happy New Year from WECT!

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013, 10:35am

Happy New Year from WECT! We hope you have a positive 2013. What are your resolutions for this new year?

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from WECT!

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012, 9:00am

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from WECT!

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NHC residents can take their Christmas trees to 3 locations for recycling

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Monday, December 24th, 2012, 9:00am

NHC residents can take their Christmas trees to 3 locations for recycling

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County residents can begin recycling used Christmas trees during daylight hours on Wednesday, Dec. 26.

The New Hanover County Environmental Management Department is offering three locations for residents living outside the city limits to take their trees. Here are the locations:

Ogden Park, near baseball fields (225 Ogden Park Drive)
Myrtle Grove Middle School (901 Piner Road)
New Hanover County Landfill (5210 US Highway 421 North)

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Wrightsville Beach to host East Coast Shag Classic

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, December 20th, 2012, 5:13pm

Wrightsville Beach to host East Coast Shag Classic

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Wrightsville Beach will be hosting the East Coast Shag Classic Feb. 14-17, where top beach music bands will perform, according to the event’s website.

Funds from the event will be given to Women of Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and their families battling cancer.

The Blockade Runner Beach Resort will serve as host hotel.

For more information, go to EastCoastShagClassic.com.

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The Olivia Act inspires local photographers to give free photo shoots

Submitted by Nadine Maeser, Reporter, News Producer

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 5:32pm

The Olivia Act inspires local photographers to give free photo shoots

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – With the recent events in Connecticut, communities around the country and world are trying to honor the victims and Wilmington is no different.

You may have already heard of The Olivia Act, which was created and named after one of the children killed in Newtown.

A photographer, who wishes to be anonymous, came up with the idea.

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Time running out to see Enchanted Airlie

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 3:33pm

Time running out to see Enchanted Airlie

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – If you’re planning on checking out the Enchanted Airlie light display, you only have a few days left to do so -- Saturday is the last day for the event.

The Enchanted Airlie tradition began in 2005 and is a great way to bring the whole family together. Those in attendance can enjoy the lighted garden displays at their own pace.

Display times are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. pm each evening.

For more information, including how to buy tickets, click here.

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