WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The anti-Amendment One campaign Race to the Ballot wrapped up its five-week tour across North Carolina in Wilmington Friday.

The Race to the Ballot Finale Rally began at 5:15 p.m. at the Riverfront Park on Water Street and ended with a viewing party at TreBenzios.

Amendment One defines marriage between a man and a woman. Voters in North Carolina will be able to weigh in on this proposed amendment during the Primary elections May 8.

If passed, the amendment would prevent all domestic unions, other than marriage between a man and a woman.

Race to the Ballot is a voter registration and education campaign of the Coalition to Protect All NC Families. They are coming together in effort to defeat the proposed Amendment to the NC Constitution.

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WECT) - For the second time in as many years the New Hanover Wildcats are headed to the class 4A state final.

Thomas Johnson's layup with eight seconds remaining in regulation lifted New Hanover (28-1) past Raleigh Millbrook 42-40.

"I didn't want to go home," Johnson said. "I want us to go as far as we can. I want to go to Raleigh."

Johnson's 16 points led New Hanover which owned a 12-point fourth-quarter lead. Five-straight turnovers to close the game pulled Millbrook even at 40 with 21 seconds in regulation.

On the final play of the game, a double-team on Daquan Barnes left Johnson all alone underneath the hoop for the winning shot.

"It's a group that's been there," Kirk Angel said. "I tell these guys everyday don't let this be your last practice, don't let this be your last game."

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Students across the Wilmington area are taking a break from the norm to visit with local people willing to read them a story.

It's part of Read Across America, which is also Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Local firefighters, politicians, actors, athletes, parents and journalists took part in the event. They all read a book to kids and encouraged them to continue reading and writing.

[SEE A SLIDESHOW AT SUNSET PARK]

The Junior League of Wilmington organized Read Across America at Sunset Park Elementary. League members gave each classroom a Shel Silverstein book to read at a later time. The kids made Dr. Seuss hats and ate cake donated by Front Street Brewery. Classrooms all across the area had other special guests and plans.

The national movement is to encourage students to continue reading throughout their lives. Research has shown that kids who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school.

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