First look at groups requesting taxpayer money

Submitted by Nikki Bussey, News Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:31am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A first look at the early budget recommendations for New Hanover County show several groups missing out on money they've received in the past.

More than 30 non-profits, development groups and economic organizations applied for financial contributions from county government and this year's recommendations from staff are more than $200,000 less than the amount approved by the Board of Commissioners last year.

Kids Making It, DREAMS of Wilmington and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure are among the list of human service groups with zeros next to their name, according to a draft budget summary.

Several supporters have already emailed commissioners in hopes of restoring the $5,000 given to the Race for the Cure last year. The inaugural event attracted more than 2,000 participants.

A spokesperson said Monday that the foundation looks forward to continuing a relationship with New Hanover County.

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UNCW's Hubert Simpson to be laid to rest

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Monday, May 13th, 11:39 am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A man who was considered a fixture at UNCW will be laid to rest Monday.

The campus community lost Hubert Simpson last week when he died in a car crash in the 300 block of North College Road.

Simpson was well-known on campus and worked as at the school's cafeteria in Wagoner Hall for almost a decade.

Students said Simpson was always upbeat and really seemed to care about them.

His funeral will take place at the St. James AME Church. A memorial service will be held in the fall.

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YWCA Lower Cape Fear receives $15, 000 grant award for the fluid recovery program

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:28am

YWCA Lower Cape Fear receives $15, 000 grant award for the fluid recovery program

News Release from YWCA:

(Wilmington, NC, May, 2013) - The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for the Fluid Recovery program, which was developed in partnership with the Pretty in Pink Foundation. The Fluid Recovery program is modeled after the YWCA USA’s Encoreplus program that was created over 30 years ago.

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Diamond Hawks win on Senior day

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 7:51am

UNCW Press Release

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Michael Bass knocked out three hits and drove in five runs while Kelly Secrest tossed five strong innings of relief as UNCW raced past William & Mary, 11-4, in Colonial Athletic Association baseball action on Saturday at Brooks Field.

The Seahawks (36-16, 17-6) maintained their hold on first place and clinched one of two byes in the upcoming conference championship later this month. The Tribe (32-19, 15-9), meanwhile, dropped back to 2.5 games behind the Seahawks and stayed in second place.

Bass made the most of his final home game at Brooks Field on Senior Day, doubling twice and driving in a career-high five runs. His bases-loaded double in the eighth gave the Seahawks an 8-4 lead after the Tribe plated two runs in the top of the frame to make it a one-run game.

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Deployed area Marines send "Mother's Day' wishes home

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 7:49am

WILMINGTON, NC - (WECT) - Deployed Marines from Burgaw and Wilmington sent 'Happy Mother's Day' wishes home on Sunday.

LCpl Nathan Jackson sent a greeting to Wilmington, North Carolina from Agadir and LCpl Clark Coyle also in Agadir, sent a greeting to Burgaw, North Carolina for his mother and fiance.

LCpl Jackson said, "I would like to give my mom in Wilmington, NC a special shout out, I'd like to say thank you for everything you have done. I love you and Happy Mother's Day."

LCpl Coyle said, "I would like to give a special shout out to my mother, Heather Coyle, in Burgaw, NC. Happy Mother's Day mom, I love you, I'll be home soon, I'll see you soon. I would also like to give a shout out to my fiance, Happy Mother's Day to you as well. I love you, I'll be home soon."

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Happy Mother's Day from WECT!

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 7:00am

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UNCW police report five small fires overnight

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 4:20pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The UNC Wilmington police department is warning students on campus of five small fires that happened at the university overnight.

Police and Fire got a call around 1:30 this morning that there were five small fires, within 100 yards of each other. The fires were on a path in a wooded part off MacMillan Avenue.

Emergency responders extinguished the fires quickly. No one was harmed and nothing was in danger, according to authorities.

The cause is not known at this time. Wilmington Fire and SBI have been consulted to investigate. Last month, the university reported two intentionally set fires within hours of each other.

Police ask that you call them if you spot any suspicious activity at (910) 962-2222.

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