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Sign up for Summer Evening Nature Series

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:35pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Wednesday nights in the park will soon become all about family and learning about nature, according to a spokesperson for the City of Wilmington.

The following classes below will be offered at Halyburton Park, located at 4099 S. 17th Street.

The cost is $5 per person, and pre-registration is required.

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Free summer camps in Wilmington

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

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:07am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - There are a couple free camps for kids this summer.

Girls Leadership Camp
Grades 6-8

Session 1

June 24-28
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hemenway Center
407 McRae St.

Session 2

July 8-12
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Maides Park
1101 Manly Ave.

The camp will focus on the development of positive relationships, attaining life skills and setting goals to achieve success.

Academic Enrichment Camp
Rising 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders

Session 1

July 15-19
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hemenway Center
407 McRae St.

Session 2

July 22-26
9:00 a.m.

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Murray Middle School performs Disney classic

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

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:45pm

Murray Middle School performs Disney classic

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Students at Murray Middle School are performing Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.

Just like the popular movie, the play focuses on Ariel the mermaid's quest to find true love with a human. Other characters include her friends and family and an evil sea witch.

Sea creatures will perform on roller skates and roller blades.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

May 10-11
7:00 p.m.
May 12
3:00 p.m.
Minnie Evans Arts Theatre on Halyburton Memorial Parkway

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students and $3 for New Hanover County Schools employees. Children five and under are free.

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Apply now for a seat in the Spanish Immersion Program at Forest Hills

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:20am

Apply now for a seat in the Spanish Immersion Program at Forest Hills

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Forest Hills Global Elementary School is accepting applications for its Spanish Immersion Programming for the upcoming 2013-14 school year.

According to a news release, applications will be accepted from families who live outside of the school’s attendance zone for a limited number of seats in the kindergarten class.

The seats will be filled by a lottery process.

“Forest Hills is very excited about the growth of our Spanish Immersion Program,” said Principal Deborah Greenwood in a news release. “We encourage families to consider the unique learning opportunities that the program will offer their kindergarten students. In today’s global society, learning a second language will help to advance a child’s education and future career.”

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 17, 2013.

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Greenville Loop sidewalk project expected to begin this week

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 12:36pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Crews are expected to start work on the installation of a half-mile section of sidewalk along Greenville Loop Road this week.

The sidewalk should be complete late this summer and will connect Bradley Creek Elementary to the Greenville Village Community.

The goal of the sidewalk is to create a safer walking route for students and parents.

Drivers in the area should prepare for delays during the project, which will involve lane shifts and narrower lanes.

According to the city, the project is partially funded by a $211,000 federal "Safe Routes to Schools" grant, with another $153,000 from the city.

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Arrest warrant prompts school lockdown

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 12:40pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A pre-K school went on lockdown Friday morning while police made an arrest nearby.

Police issued a warrant on Vance Street of Shipyard Boulevard around 9:30 a.m.

Neighbors said police used Flash Bangs to stun the suspect, who was arrested with no struggle.

An officer later suited up in a Haz-Mat suit and went in the home for deeper investigation.

No other details have been released at this time.

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Informational meeting for Marine Science Academy tonight

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 11:04am

Informational meeting for Marine Science Academy tonight

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – There will be an informational meeting for parents and students next week about the Ashley High School Marine Science Academy.

The new program provides a unique college-level experience by offering the equivalent of two introductory marine science courses usually taken during the first college year.

According to the New Hanover County School System, the Academy will prepare the next generation of marine scientists through:

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