Families

Sign-up sessions for joining Cub Scouts to be held

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, August 25th, 2012, 1:10pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Families interested in signing their sons up for Cub Scouts will have the chance to do so soon, according to a news release -- local Scouts are hosting the following sign-up sessions at several New Hanover County Schools:

Codington Elem. - Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Carolina Beach Elem. - Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Mary C. Williams Elem. - Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Holly Tree Elem. - Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Bradley Creek Elem. - Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Alderman Elem. - Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Parsley Elem. - Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Anderson - Sept 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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10 graduate from NHRMC’s Clinical Pastoral Education program

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, August 24th, 2012, 1:19pm

10 graduate from NHRMC’s Clinical Pastoral Education program

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Ten of New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s chaplain residents celebrated graduating on Friday morning, according to the news release.

The chaplains, who all have various religious denominations, completed year-long residency training in the hospital’s Clinical Pastoral Education program. There, they were taught how to give pastoral care in hospital settings.

This is the first time NHRMC and Cape Fear Memorial Hospital will have ten chaplains available.

Last August, the chaplains began giving spiritual and emotion care to patients, families and staff at the 17th Street and Cape Fear Hospital campuses.

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13th case of rabies in NHC identified in fox

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 3:53pm

13th case of rabies in NHC identified in fox

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The 13th case of rabies this year has been confirmed in New Hanover County, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office

On Monday, Animal Services went to a home along Antoinette Drive to pick up a fox that had reportedly fought with a dog, which they transported to the state lab to be tested. It was later determined that the fox tested positive for rabies.

The dog’s owner was then notified of the fox’s status. Luckily, the dog was up-to-date on its rabies vaccination, and there was no human contact during the fight that occurred. Still, the dog was re-boostered following the incident.

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Open house events planned this week for local schools

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 8:09am

Open house events planned this week for local schools

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County Schools released its open house schedule for the 2012-2013 school year.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend an open house event to learn more about the school before the first day of classes. The first day of school for traditional calendar students is Monday, Aug. 27, according to a news release.

The open house schedule, provided by NHCS, is provided below:

Traditional Elementary Schools
All traditional elementary school open houses will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 during each school’s designated time.
Hours: 5 until 7 p.m.

Alderman Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School
Bellamy Elementary School
Blair Elementary School
Bradley Creek Elementary School
Carolina Beach Elementary School
Castle Hayne Elementary School
College Park Elementary School
Forest Hills Elementary School
Freeman Elementary School of Engineering
Gregory Elementary School of Math, Science, Technology
Holly Tree Elementary School
Murrayville Elementary School
Pine Valley Elementary School
Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
Sunset Park Elementary School
Mary C. Williams Elementary School
Winter Park Elementary School
Wrightsboro Elementary School

Hours: 4 until 6 p.m.

Ogden Elementary School
Parsley Elementary School

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School will follow the below schedule:

3:30 until 5 p.m. Last name beginning with A – M
5:30 until 7 p.m. Last name beginning with N – Z

Lake Forest Academy will hold open house for K – 8 students on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 until 7 p.m.

Middle Schools

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy will hold a family orientation on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 until 8 p.m. and an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 5 until 7 p.m.

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Scheduled open house dates for area schools quickly approaching

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, August 17th, 2012, 1:32pm

Scheduled open house dates for area schools quickly approaching

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 2012-2013 school year is quickly approaching, and many parents and students alike want to stay up-to-date on what they can expect. Soon, many of them can learn more about the school before the first day of classes.

The first day of school for traditional calendar students is Monday, Aug. 27, according to a news release.

The following is an open house schedule for New Hanover County Schools, provided by NHCS:

Traditional Elementary Schools
All traditional elementary school open houses will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 during each school’s designated time.
Hours: 5 until 7 p.m.

Alderman Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School
Bellamy Elementary School
Blair Elementary School
Bradley Creek Elementary School
Carolina Beach Elementary School
Castle Hayne Elementary School
College Park Elementary School
Forest Hills Elementary School
Freeman Elementary School of Engineering
Gregory Elementary School of Math, Science, Technology
Holly Tree Elementary School
Murrayville Elementary School
Pine Valley Elementary School
Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
Sunset Park Elementary School
Mary C. Williams Elementary School
Winter Park Elementary School
Wrightsboro Elementary School

Hours: 4 until 6 p.m.

Ogden Elementary School
Parsley Elementary School

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School will follow the below schedule:

3:30 until 5 p.m. Last name beginning with A – M
5:30 until 7 p.m. Last name beginning with N – Z

Lake Forest Academy will hold open house for K – 8 students on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 until 7 p.m.

Middle Schools

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NHRMC to host celebration for cancer survivors

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, 4:43pm

NHRMC to host celebration for cancer survivors

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – New Hanover Regional Medical Center will soon be celebrating the lives and accomplishments of those who have beaten cancer.

According to a news release, the company will host a Cancer Survivors’ Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will be held at the NHRMC Zimmer Cancer Center, where those in attendance (along with their families and friends) are invited to enjoy live music and entertainment as well as talk to doctors, nurses and caregivers.

Registration is required, and you can do so by visiting www.nhrmc.org/celebrate or by calling 910-815-5188.

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Back to school means a few administrative changes at Ashley HS

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, August 13th, 2012, 2:26pm

Back to school means a few administrative changes at Ashley HS

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Back to school is just around the corner and school officials at Ashley High School have made a few changes.

According to the school’s website, some minor changes have been made to traffic patterns, parking, dress code and discipline at Ashley High School.

The school is asking parents to check out this link to find all the information and more as it pertains to the return to school.

Open House for 10th-12th grade will be held Tuesday, August 21 from 5-7 p.m. Freshman orientation will be held Wednesday, August 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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