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UNCW economist speaks to Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 2:18pm

UNCW economist speaks to Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Dr. William Hall, Senior Economist in the H. Davis and Diane Swain Center for Business & Economic Services at the Cameron School of Business at UNCW, spoke to members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently.

Hall reportedly spoke about the Brunswick County Economic Outlook, according to Karen Sphar, the Chamber’s Executive Vice President.

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Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, June 18th, 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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Guns vs. Hoses...who will win?

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 11:48am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — The third annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game between the Wilmington Police Department and the Wilmington Fire Department will be held Saturday, June 18 at 5 p.m.

The show down will take place at Buck Hardee Field in Legion Stadium. Who do you think will win?

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NHC commissioners will likely give schools $600,000

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Friday, June 17th, 2011, 5:14pm

NHC commissioners will likely give schools $600,000

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Commissioners in New Hanover County will likely approve giving the school system another $600,000 for its operations budget, according to Chairman Jonathan Barfield.

The school board originally asked for $1 million, but said any extra money would be appreciated.

School Board Chair Don Hayes says the extra money will keep many programs from being cut.

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Boy Scout raising money for flag pole at CFCI

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 17th, 2011, 11:03am

Boy Scout raising money for flag pole at CFCI

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — A local Boy Scout is looking to raise approximately $2,000 to purchase and install a flag pole at the new location of the Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (CFCI).

Forrest Graham, an alumni of CFCI and current student at Hoggard High, is looking to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout as a part of Troop 215. He hopes to do so by leading the fundraising effort for the school.

Currently there is no flag pole in the budget or building plan for the new building at 2525 Wonder Way in Wilmington.

In addition to seeking donations, Forrest is planning a yard sale and a car wash. He hopes to have the flagpole in place by the time the school opens in the fall.

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PC3's Leland interest meeting is tonight

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, June 16th, 2011, 12:56pm

PC3's Leland interest meeting is tonight

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — Port City Community Church will have a Leland interest meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will take place in Studio 3 of the church’s main building. The new campus’ logistics and its launch information will reportedly be updated during the discussion.

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Board of Education awards scholarships to future educators

Submitted by Tom Cheatham, News Production Supervisor

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, 1:31pm

Board of Education awards scholarships to future educators

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The New Hanover County Board of Education has awarded Laken Flanders of Laney High School and Amanda White of Hoggard High School the 2011 Board of Education Student Scholarships.

In its mission to attract quality teachers, the Board of Education awards two $1,000 scholarships providing incentive, recognition, and financial assistance to outstanding seniors in a New Hanover County high school. The scholarships are given to the accredited North Carolina college or university of their choice and will total $4,000 each over a four-year period.

The scholars went through a rigorous selection process proving they excelled academically, have strong leadership potential, are active in their schools and community, and were recommended by teachers or community members. Flanders will atten UNC-Charlotte and White will attend Meredith College. Both winners will major in a teacher education program.