WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Wilmington's Real Alternative radio station, THE EDGE 88.5 FM, is going off the air Nov. 12.

The move is coming after one of the larger donors to the station, was forced to pull its monthly contribution. The anonymous donor accounted for $8,000 a month.

According to Matt Wall, Development Manager, it was not only this large donation that kept the Edge broadcasting.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Home Instead Senior Care staff members and volunteer CAREGivers will honor more than 250 veterans, spouses and widows this week.

According to a press release, the volunteers will travel to area retirement communities, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

The special salute will include piano accompanied patriotic songs and gifts will be presented to veterans and family members.

Wednesday the volunteers will go to Pacifica on South 17th Street and Brightmore on 41st Street.

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Halloween may be over, but the recycling process is an ongoing event, and officials at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher are encouraging local residents and students to help by collecting used candy wrappers to recycle.

According to a news release from an aquarium spokesperson, folks and students from classes around New Hanover and Brunswick counties are invited to participate with the wrapper recycling.

Anyone is welcome to contribute, but any participating class with the most candy wrappers by weight to the aquarium Dec. 1 will win a free outreach program with a live animal presentation.