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Spring forward tonight; daylight saving time starts

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 1:00pm

Spring forward tonight; daylight saving time starts

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Don’t forget that daylight saving time starts this weekend, which means that, sadly, we’ll all lose an hour of sleep.

But on the bright side, we’ll have a little bit more time to enjoy the sunshine every day as summer approaches.

Don’t forget before you go to bed tonight to set all of your clocks, watches, microwaves and ovens ahead one hour. Most smart phones will adjust on their own at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so you don’t have to worry about them.

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Habitat for Humanity home being built with all-American materials

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Saturday, February 9th, 6:45 pm

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Wilmington's 28409 zip code ranked locally as wealthiest

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 11:20am

Wilmington's 28409 zip code ranked locally as wealthiest

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – In its recently-released 2013 Book of Lists, The Greater Wilmington Business Journal ranked Wilmington’s 28409 zip code as the wealthiest one out of all 29 zip codes in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties on the list.

The rankings are based on average net worth, and in 2012, the average net worth for residents in that zip code was $724,898, with the average household income totaling $85,216.

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Grand opening of new apartment complex to take place Saturday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, January 17th, 2013, 2:56pm

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Local non-profits help ring in the New Year with a day of service

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 12:22pm

Local non-profits help ring in the New Year with a day of service

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - LINC(Leading Into New Communities), FoodCorps, Feast Down East, VISTA, and Corporation for Public and Community Service have come together to host a Martin Luther King Day of Service Event for Monday, Jan. 21 . This event will take place at LINC farm located at 222 Division Drive near the airport from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

According to the press release, the day will be spent clearing and preparing this future urban farm for spring planting. Community volunteers, students, and corps members will pitch in for this event.

Everyone is welcome to volunteer. After volunteers finish their farm duties, a celebration meal will be prepared by senior corps volunteers from the Wilmington area.

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Need heating assistance? Apply now

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 12:09pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Department of Social Social Services has begun taking applications for help with heating costs soon, according to a news release from a county spokesperson.

No one is automatically eligible for the assistance; each household must turn in an application. However, priority will be given to households with a disabled person who also gets services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services and to households with a resident 60 or older.

The priority type of households mentioned above that meet all other eligibility requirements can turn in applications from Dec. 3 to Jan. 31, 2013, or until funding runs out.

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Applications for heating assistance program being accepted soon

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 12:09pm

Applications for heating assistance program being accepted soon

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Department of Social Social Services is going to start taking applications for help with heating costs soon, according to a news release from a county spokesperson.

The priority type of households mentioned above that meet all other eligibility requirements can turn in applications from Dec. 3 to Jan. 31, 2013, or until funding runs out.

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