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Wave Transit offering shuttle service to Azalea Festival Parade

Wave Transit offering shuttle service to Azalea Festival Parade

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wave Transit is offering a shuttle service for the 2013 Azalea Festival Parade in an effort to ease parking concerns, according to a news release.

Saturday, express shuttles will run for the duration of the parade from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  They will transport people who park at Independence Mall to the intersection of Second and Dock Streets. 

The shuttles will operate on 10-minute intervals throughout the day, with the last shuttle leaving downtown Wilmington at 1:30 p.m. Festival-goers who wish to stay downtown after that time can use their express shuttle tickets to take a Wave Transit bus for a ride back to the mall.

SAFETY TIPS: Holiday shopping

SAFETY TIPS: Holiday shopping

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - It's Black Friday and thousands of people will be out trying to grab the best deals.

The Wilmington Police Department has released the following safety tips for holiday shopping:

Holiday Safety Tips from the Wilmington Police Department

Battleship North Carolina to get in the holiday spirit

Battleship North Carolina to get in the holiday spirit

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Battleship Park will have a festive glow this holiday season, starting Friday evening.

According to a press release, lights will be strung from bow to stern on the “up and over” line of the Battleship North Carolina December 1, creating a picturesque view from downtown Wilmington.

Grab some stocking stuffers from the Ship’s Store for unique gifts as low as $.99. The Gift Shop will open at noon on Thanksgiving. You can also shop online at battleshipncstore.com.

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Gravity Records moving closer to downtown area

Gravity Records moving closer to downtown area

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A well-known music store in Wilmington will be moving to a new location soon.

Gravity Records, currently located off of S. Kerr Avenue, will call 612 Castle Street its new home in January, according to the store’s Facebook page.

A grand reopening party will then take place in February.

Carolina Farmin' donates $2,500 to fund scholarship

Carolina Farmin' donates $2,500 to fund scholarship

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Carolina Farmin’ recently donated $2,500 to fund student scholarships in Cape Fear Community College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Management programs.

Carolina Farmin’s CEO Wayne Long said he’s happy to support the students at CFCC and an organization that “continues to be such an integral part of our community.”

 “Cape Fear Community College showcases the best of what our area has to offer,” said Long in a press release. “It provides a quality education and the workforce training that’s an incredible asset to local businesses, including Carolina Farmin’.”

According to CFCC spokesperson David Hardin, CFCC’s Hospitality Management curriculum prepares students to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for suerpvisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions and clubs.

Brides-to-be can meet area's top vendors at wedding show

Brides-to-be can meet area's top vendors at wedding show

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Brooklyn Arts Wedding Show offers brides-to-be the perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with the area's top wedding vendors.

The event showcases five mock weddings that will display the talent of more than 40 local vendors. There will also be live music, giveaways, food sampling, and more.

There will be four shows with a limit of 75 brides per show.