Families

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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Happy Mother's Day from WECT!

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 7:00am

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New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 8:50am

New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A man who has lived in the Wilmington area for more than 20 years is opening a small business that caters to pet needs.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington opens May 11, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies.

Erskine Smith is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store. He is also the proud parent of Rigby, a Jack Russell Terrier, and two rescued cats.

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Kickoff for Relay for Life will take place at Slife of Life

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 12:05pm

Kickoff for Relay for Life will take place at Slife of Life

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Pine Valley location of Slice of Life will be hosting the kickoff event for Relay For Life, according to a news release.

A $5 donation to attend the event is required, and the event will feature live music, children’s activities, a cornhole tournament and more.

Attendees will also have the chance to dunk a Slice of Life employee for a donation, and there will be a silent auction and a raffle.

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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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Walk to defeat ALS

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 10:29am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Dozens of teams are getting ready for the 2013 Walk to Defeat ALS.

This year's event is taking place on Saturday April 20. Regsistration is at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. The walk starts at 10 a.m. at UNCW's Greene Track & Field.

Finding a cure for this disease is a personal mission for my family. My brother Keith was diagnosed 4 years ago. ALS has robbed him of so many things. He can no longer move his arms or legs and barely moves one hand. Keith has recently started having trouble talking and just breathing is now difficult. it's like he is trapped inside his body, his mind is completely intact.

If you would like to help find a cure you can organize a walk team, walk with my family's team The Mad Chefs or you can make a donation, just click here.

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'Glee' cast member stars in music video, extras needed

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

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 12:51pm

'Glee' cast member stars in music video, extras needed

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - One of the stars of Glee is coming to Wilmington to film a music video, and producers are looking for a lot of teenaged extras.

Local mother Amy Wright posted on Facebook that she and her family have written and recorded a new song called "Be the One." The inspiration came from their involvement with a non-profit organization called Best Buddies.

The group helps create opportunities for friendships, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual disabilities.

The Wright family also recorded a song in 2012 called It Starts With a Voice.

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