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Protective mother goose guards eggs outside of Dillard's

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 10:09am

Protective mother goose guards eggs outside of Dillard's

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - If you've been to Dillard's at Independence Mall lately, you may have noticed caution tape around a plant in front of the doors -- not because of a crime scene, but because a mother-goose-to-be is protecting her eggs.

She is not alone. A few feet behind her is the father goose, protecting his family from anyone who tries to bother the eggs.

Employees of Dillard’s put the caution tape around the nest, along with a sign asking visitors to not bother the family.

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Tire crashes through restaurant's window

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 2:17pm

Tire crashes through restaurant's window

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A loose tire from a dump truck crashed through the glass of a restaurant on Oleander Drive Tuesday.

According to witnesses, a truck traveling east on Oleander Drive lost a tire which slammed through a window at Our Crepes and More. It is unclear how the tire came loose.

Two people had minor injuries when they were sprayed by shattered glass. They are expected to be okay.

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UPDATE: Wilmington is within one degree of breaking high temperature record

Submitted by Robb Ellis, Meteorologist

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 4:13pm

UPDATE: Wilmington is within one degree of breaking high temperature record

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — So far today, Wilmington International Airport has reached 90 degrees. The normal high for this time of year is 75 degrees. The record high at ILM for April 20 is 91 degrees.

The beaches have been slightly cooler thanks to a south and southwest wind. Highs there have stayed in the mid 70s. Water temperatures remain in the mid to upper 60s.

Cooler temperatures are expected over the next few days. Highs in the mid to upper 70s are expected Thursday, with highs near 70 expected Friday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday.

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Mystery orange man and green man roam UNCW campus

Submitted by Alexandria Patouhas, Community Content Provider

Monday, March 14th, 2011, 4:52pm

Mystery orange man and green man roam UNCW campus

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – On Wednesday, March 9, students and faculty were caught off-guard by the sight of an Orange Man and a Green Man strolling around UNC-Wilmington's campus.

The pair, completely concealed by their spandex suits, posed for pictures and seemed to be enjoying the positive attention.

While the identities of these two masked men are unknown, their presence certainly caused a few smiles and double-takes. The neon suits have become a cult sensation and typically make their appearances at parties and sporting events.

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