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Ghosts at Bellamy Mansion?

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 12:00pm
Ghosts at Bellamy Mansion?

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Viewer Amber Blankenship sent this picture of the Bellamy Mansion to WECT via See it, Snap it, Send it. What’s unique about the picture is the shadow in the bottom left window.

According to Blankenship, she and a friend were volunteering at the mansion when they heard a big bang on the second floor, which had been locked from access. They ran outside and took a picture.

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Got dancing shoes for Friday the 13th?

Submitted by Alan Dalton, Community Content Provider
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, 11:35am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Friday at the Soapbox is a night you don't want to miss.

Guests can see:

  • Thunderlip
  • Predecessor
  • Mortal Man
  • Children of the Reptile

Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30

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The "Hardee's Hen" has been kidnapped

Submitted by Casey Roman on Monday, May 9th, 4:22 pm
The "Hardee's Hen" has been kidnapped

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - WECT was the first station to tell Wilmington about the "Hardee's Hen" on Carolina Beach Road. After the story spread nationwide, the now-famous hen paid the price of fame.

According to Hardee's General Manager Marilyn Johnson, the hen started crossing the street to visit other restaurants.

Her story captured so much attention, she became a restaurant attraction, unfortunately, for the wrong kind of on-looker.

On a recent morning, the hen ran over to the McDonald's where she attracted a car full of trouble-makers. They chased her, picked her up and put her inside the car trunk.

The Hardee's staff ran outside to save her but the car was too fast.

Staff say diners still come to see the hen and the restaurant hasn't been the same for weeks.

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GAME TIME: What do you see when you look at this picture?

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 11:55am
GAME TIME: What do you see when you look at this picture?

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — Look carefully at this picture and tell us what you see!

A WECT viewer mailed us this photograph of a tree stump in Wilmington. While walking her beagle near Greenfield Lake, Carolyn Hardie stumbled upon this site and was instantly mesmerized by what she saw.

She snapped a photo and has a theory about what it could be. But before we tell you what she thinks it is, we want to hear your opinion.

Post your response in the comment section of this story and after we've received several responses, we'll tell you what Hardie thinks the stump appears to be.

Copyright 2011 WECT. All rights reserved.

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UPDATE: Wilmington is within one degree of breaking high temperature record

Submitted by Robb Ellis, Meteorologist
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 4:13pm
UPDATE: Wilmington is within one degree of breaking high temperature record

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — So far today, Wilmington International Airport has reached 90 degrees. The normal high for this time of year is 75 degrees. The record high at ILM for April 20 is 91 degrees.

The beaches have been slightly cooler thanks to a south and southwest wind. Highs there have stayed in the mid 70s. Water temperatures remain in the mid to upper 60s.

Cooler temperatures are expected over the next few days. Highs in the mid to upper 70s are expected Thursday, with highs near 70 expected Friday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday.

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