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Civil rights documentary to air in Wilmington

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

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:41pm

Civil rights documentary to air in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A civil rights documentary is showing in Wilmington for one night only.

Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith, who works in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at UNCW, is helping host a screening of Free Angela and All Political Prisoners at Carmike Cinemas.

It's about Angela Davis, a University of California philosophy professor, who became a civil rights activist icon in the late 1960's.

The movie starts at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, May 16, and there will be a discussion on civil rights afterwards.

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21st annual Greek Fest kicks off this weekend

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 1:58pm

21st annual Greek Fest kicks off this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is hosting its 21st annual Greek Festival this weekend, according to the church’s website.

Friday through Sunday, folks can enjoy a little Greek culture through baked goods, music, and more.

Admission to get in is $3, and kids 12 and under are free.

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TheatreNow hosts breakfast to benefit Cape Fear Clinic

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:38am

TheatreNow hosts breakfast to benefit Cape Fear Clinic

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – TheatreNow hosted a breakfast at the City Club Tuesday morning to raise money for the Cape Fear Clinic.

The clinic provides care for people in the area who are uninsured and have no other means to pay for care.

The Cape Fear Clinic provides a medical home for adult patients with a chronic medical condition.

TheatreNow’s artistic director Zach Hanner took over 19th century rooms upstairs in the club and lead attendees through vignettes of care, followed by a breakfast from the City Club.

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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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Fuzzy Peach to offer free chocolate dipped strawberry on Mother's Day

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 12:15pm

Fuzzy Peach to offer free chocolate dipped strawberry on Mother's Day

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - To celebrate Mother's Day, The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar is giving away a free chocolate dipped strawberry of their choice on Mother's Day, according to their Facebook page.

The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar is located at 250 Racine Dr.

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