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Prestigious scholarship awarded to Hoggard High School teacher

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 10:00am

Prestigious scholarship awarded to Hoggard High School teacher

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Hoggard High School teacher Chynthia Siddons has received the prestigious award of the Belk Honored Educator Scholar for 2010-2011.

The Belk Honored Educator Scholarship program honors teachers across North Carolina who have devoted their careers to providing quality education for all children.

As a recipient of the scholarship, Siddons will be able to continue her professional development this year by covering the costs for her to attend a North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) seminar. Additionally, Siddons will receive $250 for use in the classroom.

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Local high school singers put on free performance this Saturday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 10:10am

Local high school singers put on free performance this Saturday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — "American Idol" watch out, students from New Hanover County high schools are going to be singing their hearts out on Saturday, Oct. 15 during the All-County Choral Festival.

Dr. Andrew Crane, who serves as Director of Choral Activities at the East Carolina University School of Music, will conduct the best singers from Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover high schools for a concert at the Minnie Evans Arts Center on Halyburton Memorial Parkway.

Dougals Leightenheimer, who is in his 14th year as Director of Music for First Presbyterian Church, will accompany the chorus, according to officials from New Hanover County Schools.

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UNCW hosts annual Midnite Madness Friday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 9:10am

UNCW hosts annual Midnite Madness Friday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - UNCW’s annual Midnite Madness event will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 in the newly remodeled Trask Coliseum, offering Seahawk fans their chance to see the school’s 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball teams play their first practice games of the seasons.

Festivities will begin at 8 p.m. with the annual Trask Trek. There, Sammy the Seahawk will lead spirited players, coaches and students alike in a parade across campus in support of the teams.

Everyone will meet at the Seahawk Village Clubhouse, and participants can pick up free gifts and prizes at stations along the way.

Before finally proceeding to Trask Coliseum, the Trek will stop at the Hoggard Lawn for the coaches’ opening speeches.

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UNCW official to discuss Venus flytrap with local students

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, 6:11am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Lucas Ansbach, from UNCW, will give a presentation on the life cycle, conservation and methods to protect carnivorous plants to first grade students at Bradley Creek Elementary School.

Ansbach’s presentation will focus on the Venus flytrap and will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to New Hanover County Schools.

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Register now to shoot hoops with police

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter

Monday, October 10th, 2011, 3:09pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department's Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) is looking for some kids who want to dribble, shoot and score.

The league is accepting registrations now for the upcoming basketball season for 8 - 10 year olds.

P.A.L. is beginning its sixth season as a community resource to fight gang activity. In an effort to reach kids city-wide, the program has expanded this year to operate out of both the Community Boys & Girls Club and the Brigade Boys & Girls Club.

Currently, there are fewer than 40 spots left at each facility, so boys and girls who want to play basketball need to register now. Registration forms and season schedules are available at both area Boys & Girls Clubs. A $10 fee due at the time of registration will cover awards and jerseys.

Practices begin October 24 and regular season games begin on November 3.

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Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Sunday, October 9th, 2011, 12:22pm

Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — All 14 of our WECT Communities websites are now on two popular social media sites.

Like WECT South College on Facebook and you’ll always know what’s going on at UNC-Wilmington and the surrounding neighborhoods.

If you’re more of a Twitter fan, follow @WECTCommunities to quickly access stories about your area.

We’re always looking for story ideas! So if you know of an event or story that we should cover, feel free to write on our Facebook wall or send us a direct message anytime.

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Local church holds blood drive Sunday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, October 8th, 2011, 12:07pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — St. Matthew Lutheran Church, located at 612 S. College Rd., will hold a community blood drive on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).

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