Events

Get your free sweet tea today at McAlister's Deli

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 1:00pm

Get your free sweet tea today at McAlister's Deli

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — It’s free tea day at McAlister’s Deli restaurants across the country.

The business announced the event on its website and created a Facebook event inviting customers to enjoy a 32-ounce cup of sweet or unsweet tea on the house. No purchase is necessary.

The McAlister’s in Wilmington is located across from UNCW at 740 S. College Rd. #A.

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New Hanover County Commissioners to meet Thursday, 4 p.m.

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 11:46am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, July 28 at 4 p.m. to review Monday’s regular meeting agenda.

According to New Hanover County’s Mark Boyer, the review will be held in the Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room at the NHC Government Center.

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Verizon hosts e-recycling rally, some residents will receive eco-kits

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 1:01pm

Verizon hosts e-recycling rally, some residents will receive eco-kits

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — The Verizon Wireless Call Center in Wilmington is hosting an electronic recycling rally on Thursday, July 28 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

It's illegal in North Carolina to throw away computers, phones, cameras, fax machines and other electronic equipment.

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Two New Hanover County youth attend 4-H Congress

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 12:33pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Two New Hanover County 4-H youth attended the 2011 State 4-H Congress, held July 18-21, in Raleigh at N.C. State.

More than 500 4-H’ers, volunteer leaders and North Carolina Cooperative Extension reportedly attended. According to Terri Leith, New Hanover County was represented by Kevin Artz, 15, and Robert Shivers-Perry, 16.

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Wilmington Housing Authority to meet Monday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 3:05pm

Wilmington Housing Authority to meet Monday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — The Board of Directors of the Wilmington Housing Authority will meet on Monday, July 25 at the following times:

Housing & Economic Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors, 4 p.m.
Wilmington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 4:30 p.m.

Both meetings will take place at the Wilmington Housing Authority, located at 1524 S. 16th St.

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Yard sale planned to help house fire victim

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011, 11:27am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — A house fire on Dean Drive in Wilmington left Ruth Bomhan with practically no possessions and a home that is completely unlivable.

Kristina Mercier, a Roland-Grise Middle School co-worker and friend, is hosting a benefit yard sale for Bomhan on Saturday, July 30 to help replace some of her household items and her teaching materials.

The yard sale will be held at the Church of the Servant, located at 4925 Oriole Drive, next to College Park Elementary School, from 7:30 a.m. until noon.

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Bon Jovi tribute band to perform tonight, proceeds will benefit UNCW

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, July 22nd, 2011, 12:01pm

Bon Jovi tribute band to perform tonight, proceeds will benefit UNCW

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — The Downtown Sundown Concert Series will feature Slippery When Wet, a Bon Jovi tribute band on Friday, July 22 at 8 p.m.

According to Wilmington Downtown Inc., half of the wristband proceeds will go to UNCW’s Masters in Public Administration Graduate Student Association to raise funds for professional conferences.

Sound Down Shore will reportedly open the concert at 6 p.m. in Riverfront Park.

Wristbands will be sold for $1 per person.