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PHOTO: Seal sunbathes on Wrightsville Beach

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 5:12pm

PHOTO: Seal sunbathes on Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Beachgoers weren't the only ones soaking up the sun Saturday – a seal that’s been spotted in the area recently decided to enjoy the nice weather, too.

The seal was seen hanging out near Shell Island Resort, where onlooker Chandler Moeller said police kept a watchful eye over the furry guy to make sure no one bothered him.

Earlier this week, fishermen saw the seal off of Johnnie Mercer's Pier.

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Students play in Harry Potter-inspired quidditch match at Wrightsville Beach

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Saturday, August 25th, 6:57 pm

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First ever canine 5K to take place Saturday

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 1:16pm

First ever canine 5K to take place Saturday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The first annual Canine 5K will take place this weekend around the loop at Mayfaire Town Center.

The event will benefit the Carolina Canines for Veterans program and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

Runners are invited to compete with their four-legged friends Saturday morning.

Awards will be given to the top three human/dog overall; top three male/female overall; and top 3 male/female finishers in each age group.

All ages and abilities are also welcome to participate in the One-Mile Turtle Crawl fun walk.

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GAME TIME: Check out what Mother Nature decided to create in Wrightsville Beach

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 4th, 2011, 1:11pm

GAME TIME: Check out what Mother Nature decided to create in Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) — This photo was submitted to WECT’s See it, Snap it, Send it.

Mother Nature has washed this design onto a piling at Johnnie Mercer’s pier in Wrightsville Beach. The photographer has an idea of what this picture looks like, but we want to know what you think.

In the comments section below, tell us what or who this looks like.

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UPDATE: Wilmington is within one degree of breaking high temperature record

Submitted by Robb Ellis, Meteorologist

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 4:13pm

UPDATE: Wilmington is within one degree of breaking high temperature record

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — So far today, Wilmington International Airport has reached 90 degrees. The normal high for this time of year is 75 degrees. The record high at ILM for April 20 is 91 degrees.

The beaches have been slightly cooler thanks to a south and southwest wind. Highs there have stayed in the mid 70s. Water temperatures remain in the mid to upper 60s.

Cooler temperatures are expected over the next few days. Highs in the mid to upper 70s are expected Thursday, with highs near 70 expected Friday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday.

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Sweetwater Surf Shops offers deal to customers who shop barefoot

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 4th, 2011, 3:37pm

Sweetwater Surf Shops offers deal to customers who shop barefoot

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Sweetwater Surf Shop, located at 10 North Lumina Avenue, announced that any customer who shops barefoot on Tuesday, April 5 will get 20% off their TOMS purchase.

The store also plans to have some goodies from Head to Toe Day Spa available.

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