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Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 12:53pm

Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Coffee addicts who plan to take part in voting on Election Day this year are eligible for a free cup of coffee from area Bojangles’.

According to a news release from a restaurant spokesperson, voters who display “I Voted” stickers Tuesday will receive a free cup of the company’s BoJo coffee with any purchase.

Bojangles’ describes its BoJo coffee as “a freshly-brewed medium roast, premium blend coffee made from 100 percent Arabica beans.”

Participating Bojangles’ include the ones in Wilmington, Leland, Southport, Whiteville and Hampstead, according to an official who works with the company.

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50 companies look for potential employees at job fair

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 10:35am

50 companies look for potential employees at job fair

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Dozens of companies and organizations will be at UNCW Wednesday to talk to prospective employees at the university’s internship and job fair.

Fifty companies will be represented, including WECT. Click here to see a full list of companies attending the fair.

The job fair will take place from noon to 3:00 p.m. inside the Burney Center.

Check out these five tips from CNN Money to make the most of a campus career fair.

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Bojangles' bringing back Pork Chop Biscuit for limited time

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 3:44pm

Bojangles' bringing back Pork Chop Biscuit for limited time

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Gotta-needa-wanna-getta-hava Bojangles’ fans will have a returning favorite menu item to look forward to soon.

Starting Monday, Nov. 5, Bojangles’ in the Wilmington area will be offering the Pork Chop Biscuit until mid-December, according to a news release.

“For those who have tried our delicious Pork Chop Biscuit, this is a highly anticipated time of year,” said Bojangles’ Senior Vice President of Research and Development Mike Bearss, in the news release. “We encourage everyone who has not tasted this unique offer to take advantage of it while it’s around – you won’t find the Pork Chop Biscuit anywhere else at any other time.”

The Pork Chop Biscuit will be available throughout the day.

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Daycare center offering free childcare to those attending Sgt. TJ Butler’s funeral

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 3:19pm

Daycare center offering free childcare to those attending Sgt. TJ Butler’s funeral

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A local daycare center is providing free childcare to parents who wish to attend the funeral of Sgt. TJ Butler, which will be held Friday. He grew up in Pender County.

Thomas Jefferson Butler IV, who many knew as TJ, had only been in Afghanistan for a little more than two weeks when he was killed by a suicide bomber.

The Children’s Corner, located at 4918 Randall Parkway, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Employees there say that they didn’t know Butler personally, but when they heard that the Westboro Baptist Church has threatened to picket the funeral, they wanted to offer their services free of charge to allow the most amount of people to attend the service and pay their respects.

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Experts predict local economy to see slow growth over next year

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 11:27am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Area financial experts delivered their annual economic outlook at UNCW Tuesday morning.

Overall, they say the economy in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties will continue slow growth over the next year.

Professor William W. "Woody" Hall noted that output growth has been volatile since the beginning of the decade. According to a press release from UNCW, historical data shows that output must grow at least three percent per year to keep the unemployment rate stable.

Experts say the best case scenario for jobs would be for unemployment rates to remain stable over the next 12-18 months.

The local residential real estate sector may have stabilized, however prices continue to fall at a slower rate than last year.

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Owner of Wilm. restaurant plans to move after facing sign violation fines

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, September 28th, 2012, 5:55pm

Owner of Wilm. restaurant plans to move after facing sign violation fines

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The owner of a restaurant that's been in Wilmington for more than 60 years says he will be taking his business elsewhere.

Bob Church, who owns Flip's BBQ on Oleander Drive, says his company would have been fined $200 a day starting Monday if he didn't take down a sign that violated a city ordinance.

Church says he is moving the business, but isn't sure where the new location will be.

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Port City Java hosting 3rd annual Facebook Photo Contest

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 12:58pm

Port City Java hosting 3rd annual Facebook Photo Contest

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – For the third year in a row, Port City Java is hosting its annual Facebook Photo Contest, in which participants are asked to take a photo that illustrates what the brand means to them, according to PCJ's Facebook page.

A Port City Java logo or word mark is required for all entries, which are to be submitted via the company’s Facebook page. The photo with the most “Likes” by Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. wins.

A first-place winner receive coffee for a year, equivalent to $25 of a PCJ gift card for 12 months. Two second-place winners will receive a $50 gift card each.

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