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Mattress Firm donates to local charity for its grand opening

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 11:49am

Mattress Firm donates to local charity for its grand opening

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Mattress Firm will open its doors to the public at 10 a.m. Friday.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m., with Mayor Saffo in attendance as well as a representative from the Chamber of Commerce.

According to the store's manager, James Clark, the store will collect donations for the Domestic Violence Shelter and present a certificate to a representative from the shelter.

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Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:22am

Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event.

You can drop off printers, phones, batteries, computers, cables, fax machines, copiers and stereos free of charge. However, there is a $10 charge for televisions and CRT monitors.

You can drop off your items at 3816 Oleander Dr. on the corner of 39th Street. The event will run from April 22 until April 26 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The business has collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by people in Wilmington and the surrounding areas.

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Chick-Fil-A hosts mother-son "Date Knight"

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:43am

Chick-Fil-A hosts mother-son "Date Knight"

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Alright moms, grab your son Thursday night and take him out to a special “Date Knight” at Chick-Fil-A.

Mothers and sons are encouraged to spend some time together while they enjoy dinner, conversations and several special activities.

The event will be held April 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m. with seatings available every hour. Reservations are required. Customers can visit www.mothersondate.com/wilmington to make a reservation.

“One of Chick-fil-A’s goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with,” said Valerie Watkins restaurant marketing director for the Chick-fil-A at Mayfaire. “We understand the importance of mother-son relationships and want to encourage Wilmington moms to come to Chick-fil-A, enjoy their son’s company over a meal and have fun!”

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Actors move from LA to Wilmington to open school

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 7:34am

Allie McCulloch and Ron Fallica moved from LA to Wilmington to open an acting school.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Actors usually move to Hollywood to make it big in the film business but a couple in Wilmington actually did the opposite.

Ron Fallica and Allie McCulloch, who are married, moved to Wilmington from LA to get more auditions and open a school for aspiring actors.

The school, called the Actor's Arsenal, opened a few weeks ago.

"We saw a lot of big productions were coming here and we always heard about these films and TV shows being filmed here," said Fallica. "We wanted to be a part of it."

Both Ron and Allie worked for 10 years as actors in LA.

The two actually met in an acting class.

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Tax office holds 'slumber party' for last-minute filers

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 7:28am

Liberty Income Tax on College Road will be open until midnight on Monday night to accommodate those who are filing last-minute tax returns.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Liberty Income Tax on College Road will be open until midnight on Monday night to accommodate those who are filing last-minute tax returns.

That's the tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15.

Brandon Serbus, the owner of Liberty, said they're seeing a lot of procrastinators this year. This is mainly because there was a delay at the federal level in having forms ready for taxpayers.

That's why the Liberty office is having what they're calling a "slumber party" for last-minute filers this year. They will have tax professionals there around the clock.

While at the tax office, those who are filing are encouraged to drop off cell phones for soldiers. Every cell phone donated is recycled and provided to soldiers stationed overseas.

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New Walmart in the works for Porters Neck area

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 8:23am

Another Walmart could be coming to New Hanover County - this one would go in the Porters Neck area of the county. (Source: Walmart)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Another Walmart could be coming to New Hanover County - this one would go in the Porters Neck area of the county.

According to a report from The Greater Wilmington Business Journal, Walmart officials announced Thursday a partnership with Paramount Development Corporation to possibly build a third Walmart Supercenter in the county.

The media outlet said plans include a 225,000 to 250,000 square foot retail center on 44 acres of land at 8107 Market Street. The land is reportedly owned by the YMCA and New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

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