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Thousands are going Greek this weekend

Submitted by Ben Powell on Saturday, May 18th, 5:03 pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Thousands of people are going Greek this weekend. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is hosting the 21st annual Greek Festival.

Events opened on Friday night and continue through Sunday at the South College Road location, across from UNCW. Along with great dinner, and great desserts, you can also enjoy plenty of entertainment.

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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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Send more than just letters with your mail carrier

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

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:34am

Send more than just letters with your mail carrier

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Mail carriers in Wilmington and across the country need your help to put an end to hunger.

They will participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Postal workers will deliver the mail and collect food on their routes.

The public is asked to place bags filled with non-perishable food items next to their mailbox. A mail carrier will collect the donation and take it back to their postal branch.

Volunteers from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will be at the branches throughout the day to unload the trucks.

Local donations will benefit the food bank in Wilmington located on Marstellar Street which serves four counties.

For more information, click here.

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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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Free Italian ice for first day of spring

Submitted by Robert Demetrious on Wednesday, March 20th, 2:32 pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Rita's is giving away a free Italian ice to every guest to celebrate the first day of spring.

A springtime tradition, Rita's annual Italian ice giveaway is being held on Wednesday, March 20 from noon to 9 p.m. at all open Rita's locations.

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Eat lunch and raise money for the ALS Association

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 10:26am

Eat lunch and raise money for the ALS Association

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Carrabba’s will host a luncheon Friday to raise money to benefit the ALS Association.

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

The local chapter of the ALS Association puts on the fundraiser, and the money raised goes to help those affected by the disease.

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Get saucy with the 17th annual Wing Fling

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 10:34am

Get saucy with the 17th annual Wing Fling

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – Things will soon get saucy in Carolina Beach with the 17th annual Budweiser Wing Fling.

Get tickets for the event online now at www.wilmingtonwingfling.com. They cost $15 for general admission and $20 for VIP.

The admission includes wing tastings from:

Elijah’s
Halligans’s Public House
Might as Well
Kick Back Jacks
Rucker Johns
The Dive

VIP ticket includes free shuttle service to the event and early entry through a VIP gate.

Wing Fling will take place March 23, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Cape Fear Blvd. at the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach.

Proceeds from the event benefit Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place, Delta Tau chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon, Step up for Soldiers, and Federal Help Point Center.

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