SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – The severe weather in the area is causing officials to cancel activities. Here's the list we've compiled so far:

New Hanover County Schools has cancelled all after school outdoor activities for Friday, Feb. 24. If you have questions about your child's school, call the school directly.

Pender County Schools has cancelled all after school activities for Friday, Feb. 24.

Cumberland County Schools will release an hour early on Friday as a precautionary measure to the threat of hazardous weather. Primetime will be on a regular schedule.

High school basketball, round three games:

Boys 1A

• West Columbus (12-10) at James Kenan (19-7), postponed until Saturday at 1 p.m.

Girls 1A

• East Columbus (19-3) at Goldsboro (24-2), postponed until Saturday at 1 p.m.

Boys 2A

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Over this past year, we’ve seen every type of weather event—snow, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even an earthquake.

It’s been a unique year and it’s time to take a look back at just how wild the weather really was.

Join WECT’s First Alert Weather team as they put their perspective on this active year during our weather special at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24 and 25.

In the comments section below, tell us about your weather memories this year.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Deck the halls with – lots of jewelry. This Christmas Day, some folks are eagerly waiting to be able to cash in if it snows in certain parts of the country.

Local jewelry stores have been running promotions promising free jewelry if it snows in on the holiday, giving some hope of doubling their luck and taking advantage of the promotion just like last year.

In 2010, Perry's Emporium followed through on a popular holiday promotion, promising to reimburse customers for jewelry they purchased if it snowed three inches in Asheville on Christmas day. This winter, some Port City residents and Perry's shoppers want it snow in Wilmington this year – Wilmington, DE, that is.

When it did indeed snow in Asheville and nearly 300 people struck gold, the promotion was such a hit that other jewelers are hoping to see snow on the ground.