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Send more than just letters with your mail carrier

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:34am
Send more than just letters with your mail carrier

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Mail carriers in Wilmington and across the country need your help to put an end to hunger.

They will participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11.  Postal workers will deliver the mail and collect food on their routes.

The public is asked to place bags filled with non-perishable food items next to their mailbox.  A mail carrier will collect the donation and take it back to their postal branch.

Volunteers from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will be at the branches throughout the day to unload the trucks.

Local donations will benefit the food bank in Wilmington located on Marstellar Street which serves four counties. 

For more information, click here.

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Riverfront Farmers' Market continues this weekend

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:59am
Riverfront Farmers' Market continues this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Don't forget to stop by the Riverfront Farmers' Market Saturday, May 4 beginning at 8 a.m.

The market features produce, arts and crafts, music and more. Item selections change depending upon the season; however, customers can choose from eggs and cheeses, tea, jams and jellies, produce and fresh baked goods.

The Farmers' Market is held each Saturday through Dec. 21 and is located on the Cape Fear River in Downtown Wilmington.

Admission is free.

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Hot dogs could go cold if owner doesn't follow code

Submitted by Ben Powell on Wednesday, April 17th, 7:39 am
The owner of Haley's Hot Dog Cart is boiling mad because he says the city forced him to close down.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – One business owner in Wilmington has a beef with the city over a hot dog stand.  The owner of Haley's Hot Dog Cart is boiling mad because he says the city forced him to close down.

In order to operate a food truck or a food cart in Wilmington, business owners must first receive a permit from the city.  Although Haley's Hot Dogs operates on private property, the city says their business doesn't cut the mustard.

Lazaro Carillo has been serving up hot dogs downtown for the past six years.  He's been operating on private property in front of Charley Brownz Nightclub on Front Street.  But six months ago, he decided to move to a new location, half a block away, in front of Finklesteins at the corner of Front and Market Streets.

City officials say Carillo's business is disturbing the public right of way.  John Fullerton works in the city's zoning department.

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Free Italian ice for first day of spring

Submitted by Robert Demetrious on Wednesday, March 20th, 2:32 pm
Free Italian ice for first day of spring

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Rita's is giving away a free Italian ice to every guest to celebrate the first day of spring.

A springtime tradition, Rita's annual Italian ice giveaway is being held on Wednesday, March 20 from noon to 9 p.m. at all open Rita's locations.

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Support of NHC businesses needed for school fundraiser

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 11:18am
Support of NHC businesses needed for school fundraiser

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC(WECT) - Volunteers with the Murray Middle School PTA are organizing a dinner theater and silent auction on April 4, but they need help from the New Hanover County community -- specifically, local businesses.

The dinner thater and auction will be a unique event that includes a catered dinner, performance, a dessert social and silent auction.

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Final deadline to apply for 'Biggest Loser' competition

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, February 11th, 2013, 11:53am
Final deadline to apply for 'Biggest Loser' competition

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Today is the deadline to apply for a spot in a local “Biggest Loser” competition.

Anita Harrell, owner of Fitness Motivation, has invited those who are obese to come to her studio to apply for a spot in the challenge.

"This challenge isn't for someone who wants to lose 20 pounds," said Harrell. "It's for people who have gone off the tracks with their fitness. It's for people who need large-scale weight loss in their life."

Six applicants will be selected to win 12 free weeks of personal training. Those selected will be working out with Anita five to seven days a week.

Applications must be turned in by February 11. The program will start at the end of February.

Go to www.fitnessmotivator4u.com for application details. Turn in your application at Fitness Motivation located on 709 North 4th Street, Suite 101, (910) 471-1356.

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Sweeten your Valentine's Day with some heart-shaped Bo's

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 12:11pm
Sweeten your Valentine's Day with some heart-shaped Bo's

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Bojangles’ is making Valentine’s Day a little sweeter by offering its limited time heart-shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits®.

According to a press release from the franchise, the biscuits will be available in participating locations from Friday, Feb. 8 through Valentine’s Day.

“Bojangles’ is always looking for fun ways to celebrate the holidays,” said Bojangles’ Senior Vice President of Marketing Randy Poindexter.  “This mouth-watering treat has been a customer favorite since it was introduced more than 20 years ago, so we felt offering the heart-shaped biscuits would be a fun and fitting way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.”

The heart-shaped biscuits will be available as a pair in addition to the half-dozen and dozen.

Bojangles’ is also offering their Facebook fans prizes in the coming days.

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