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Bridal showcase will be held at Holiday Inn Resort

Bridal showcase will be held at Holiday Inn Resort

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Brides-to-be can take a look at what the Port City has to offer when it comes to weddings at Wilmington’s Wedding Showcase, scheduled for Sunday, March 3 at Wrightsville Beach’s Holiday Inn Resort.

According to http://theperfectweddingplanner.com, the event will take place from noon to 3 p.m., and admission to get in is $5.

Ladies in attendance will have the chance to sample food, listen to music, see dresses and more.

Learn how to check out library books on your eReader

Learn how to check out library books on your eReader

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you have an Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook that you’re not very familiar with, you can learn how to use them to check out books from the library.

According to the New Hanover County Library’s website, on Tuesday, Feb. 26, you can learn how to use your Kindle from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Grand opening scheduled for new Lumina Station boutique

Grand opening scheduled for new Lumina Station boutique

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A grand opening will be held soon for a new independent boutique that’s set to open in Lumina Station.

According to a news release from owner Tanya Fermin-Jones, Fancy Belle’s Boutique, which offers handmade hair accessories such as bows, headbands and hair clips, will be hosting its grand opening Friday, Feb. 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1904 Eastwood Rd.

Get $5 towards local restaurants when you buy a $25 gift card

Get $5 towards local restaurants when you buy a $25 gift card

NEW HANOVER and BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift to give to someone this year, LM Restaurants, the parent company of a variety of local restaurants, is offering up a special deal during the holiday season that will benefit both you and a gift recipient.

For every $25 you purchase in gift cards to any of the restaurants below, you’ll receive $5 in Jungle Bucks, which can also be spent at any of the same restaurants starting Jan. 1, 2013:

Plant sale to benefit Ability Garden kicks off Fri.

Plant sale to benefit Ability Garden kicks off Fri.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Don't forget that holiday plants can make great gifts. Just in time for the start of the Christmas season, a plant sale to benefit the Ability Garden, located at the county Arboretum, will kick off Friday starting at 10 a.m. and go until 4 p.m.

The sale will also be held at the same time Saturday.

The garden, which does not receive state or local funding, has helped thousands of people with physical and mental disabilities learn the hobby of gardening for the past 12 years.

Volunteers rely on money raised at the plant sales like the one being held this weekend.

Shoppers head to Mayfaire for Black Friday

Shoppers head to Mayfaire for Black Friday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – With Black Friday taking place, it was hard to find a parking spot at Mayfaire Town Center because of all the shoppers.

The sidewalks were full of people carrying shopping bags, and while some said that the stores were pretty manageable, others said it was pretty crowded.

Some people also said their plans were to wait until the afternoon to let the lines die down from the morning madness.

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Lumina Station shops offering deals as part of Small Business Saturday

Lumina Station shops offering deals as part of Small Business Saturday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - As people across the country flock to national retailers on Black Friday, local retailers will be hoping to make some great sales the day afterward as part of Small Business Saturday.

Several shops at Lumina Station will be offering discounts and bargains on clothing, beauty products and more.

Click here to check out the full list.

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