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NHC residents can check out local sights for free on Sunday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, August 31st, 2012, 5:26pm
NHC residents can check out local sights for free on Sunday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Don’t have plans this weekend? If you’re a New Hanover County resident, you can take advantage of some local attractions as part of NHC Residents’ Day, which is held the first Sunday of each month.

As part of Residents’ Day, locals can visit Airlie Gardens, the Cape Fear Museum and the NHC Arboretum for free, according to the county’s website.

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Dram Tree Park opens in time for Labor Day

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, August 31st, 2012, 9:02am
Dram Tree Park opens in time for Labor Day

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Dram Tree Park will reopen Friday, just in time for the Labor Day weekend.

Crews have added more parking spaces for cars and boat trailers, in addition to open space. The project also included the installation of an underground stormwater retention tank that allows stormwater runoff to go into the ground instead of directly into the Cape Fear River.

The City of Wilmington began work on this phase of improvements in March, but completed the first phase of renovations in October 2010.

The project is a joint effort with Progress Energy and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, who helped fund the restoration.

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YMCA closes for renovations, will reopen Tuesday

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, August 30th, 2012, 2:09pm
YMCA closes for renovations, will reopen Tuesday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Wilmington YMCA will be closed until Tuesday for renovations.

The family facility began renovations Monday, but the membership desk remained open during the improvements.

According to the YMCA website, improvements include:

  • Renfinished hardwood floors in the gym, aerobics room & racquetball/handball courts
  • New paint, score boards and curtains in the gym
  • Van accessible parking
  • New floor in the yoga room
  • And more

Be sure to check out the improvements when the YMCA reopens Tuesday.

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Autism support group holds fundraiser

Submitted by Robert Demetrious on Sunday, August 26th, 3:43 pm
Autism support group holds fundraiser

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An organization that helps children with Autism and their families reached out to the community for a little help this afternoon.

Oasis North Carolina, a non-profit organization, held a fundraiser at Slainte Irish Pub in Downtown Wilmington.

The group helps children build social interaction skills, confidence and self-esteem with a number of events and programs throughout the year.

For more information regarding the organization, visit their webite at www.oasisnc.org or call (910) 202-2080.

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Sign-up sessions for joining Cub Scouts to be held

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Saturday, August 25th, 2012, 1:10pm
Sign-up sessions for joining Cub Scouts to be held

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Families interested in signing their sons up for Cub Scouts will have the chance to do so soon, according to a news release -- local Scouts are hosting the following sign-up sessions at several New Hanover County Schools:

Codington Elem. - Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Carolina Beach Elem. - Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Mary C. Williams Elem. - Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Holly Tree Elem. - Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Bradley Creek Elem. - Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Alderman Elem. - Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Parsley Elem. - Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Anderson - Sept 13 at 6:30 p.m.
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Musical artist Sam Bush to perform at Greenfield Lake Ampitheater

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, August 24th, 2012, 12:44pm
Musical artist Sam Bush to perform at Greenfield Lake Ampitheater

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Looking for something fun to do Saturday night? If you feel like jammin' out at a good concert, you're in luck -- bluegrass artist Sam Bush will be performing at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Saturday night, according to officials with Progressive Music Group.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30 the day of the show.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is located at 1941 Amphitheater Drive.

For more information, click here.

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Open house events planned this week for local schools

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 8:09am
Open house events planned this week for local schools

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County Schools released its open house schedule for the 2012-2013 school year.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend an open house event to learn more about the school before the first day of classes. The first day of school for traditional calendar students is Monday, Aug. 27, according to a news release.

The open house schedule, provided by NHCS, is provided below:

Traditional Elementary Schools
All traditional elementary school open houses will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 during each school’s designated time.
Hours: 5 until 7 p.m.

  • Alderman Elementary School
  • Anderson Elementary School
  • Bellamy Elementary School
  • Blair Elementary School
  • Bradley Creek Elementary School
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School
  • Castle Hayne Elementary School
  • College Park Elementary School
  • Forest Hills Elementary School
  • Freeman Elementary School of Engineering
  • Gregory Elementary School of Math, Science, Technology
  • Holly Tree Elementary School
  • Murrayville Elementary School
  • Pine Valley Elementary School
  • Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
  • Sunset Park Elementary School
  • Mary C. Williams Elementary School
  • Winter Park Elementary School
  • Wrightsboro Elementary School

Hours: 4 until 6 p.m.

  • Ogden Elementary School
  • Parsley Elementary School

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School will follow the below schedule:

  • 3:30 until 5 p.m. Last name beginning with A – M
  • 5:30 until 7 p.m. Last name beginning with N – Z

Lake Forest Academy will hold open house for K – 8 students on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 until 7 p.m.

Middle Schools

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy will hold a family orientation on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 until 8 p.m. and an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 5 until 7 p.m.

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