WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Santa Claus was at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Friday morning to spread some holiday cheer.

Each year employees at the hospital adopt families in the community and provide them with gifts.  This year, 65 departments helped 85 families.

Paramedics loaded hundreds of gifts into their rescue vehicles for deliver Friday.

Santa said every year the agencies who receive the gifts are overwhelmed by the generosity of the hospital and everyone who donated.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT)- Enjoying a classic book with some baked goodies and a delicious mug of hot coffee is one of the most popular ways to spend the time.

In downtown Wilmington, a bakery inside of a family owned and operated bookstore is getting rave reviews from locals, tourists, and more.

Sugar on Front Street has been open a little over one year and it's now busier than ever.

The store is located in Old Books on Front Street.

Sam Smith, the owner of Sugar, starts baking at 2 a.m. every day to get all the orders in. She makes all the traditional favorites, like chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, chocolate cake, but also includes some of her own recipes and creations, such as pumpkin whoopee pies, kahlua cake, or reindeer food.

Smith will re-create old family recipes on request, and makes special gifts for teachers that include a batch of freshly made cookies and coffee.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County Schools announced the death of an employee on its website recently.

Jane Holland, the school system’s Preschool Special Education Liasion, passed away in Goldsboro on Sunday, according to her obituary from Jones Funeral Home.

“She was a loving wife, mother and educator,” the NHCS website stated. “Mrs. Holland loved her life’s work, helping and teaching special needs children. She had a great compassion for them.”