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TheatreNow hosts breakfast to benefit Cape Fear Clinic

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:38am

TheatreNow hosts breakfast to benefit Cape Fear Clinic

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – TheatreNow hosted a breakfast at the City Club Tuesday morning to raise money for the Cape Fear Clinic.

The clinic provides care for people in the area who are uninsured and have no other means to pay for care.

The Cape Fear Clinic provides a medical home for adult patients with a chronic medical condition.

TheatreNow’s artistic director Zach Hanner took over 19th century rooms upstairs in the club and lead attendees through vignettes of care, followed by a breakfast from the City Club.

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First look at groups requesting taxpayer money

Submitted by Nikki Bussey, News Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:31am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A first look at the early budget recommendations for New Hanover County show several groups missing out on money they've received in the past.

More than 30 non-profits, development groups and economic organizations applied for financial contributions from county government and this year's recommendations from staff are more than $200,000 less than the amount approved by the Board of Commissioners last year.

Kids Making It, DREAMS of Wilmington and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure are among the list of human service groups with zeros next to their name, according to a draft budget summary.

Several supporters have already emailed commissioners in hopes of restoring the $5,000 given to the Race for the Cure last year. The inaugural event attracted more than 2,000 participants.

A spokesperson said Monday that the foundation looks forward to continuing a relationship with New Hanover County.

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Send more than just letters with your mail carrier

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

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:34am

Send more than just letters with your mail carrier

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Mail carriers in Wilmington and across the country need your help to put an end to hunger.

They will participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Postal workers will deliver the mail and collect food on their routes.

The public is asked to place bags filled with non-perishable food items next to their mailbox. A mail carrier will collect the donation and take it back to their postal branch.

Volunteers from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will be at the branches throughout the day to unload the trucks.

Local donations will benefit the food bank in Wilmington located on Marstellar Street which serves four counties.

For more information, click here.

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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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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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Jeans for Justice: Wear jeans to work Wednesday

Submitted by Frances Weller, WECT News anchor

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 6:21pm

Jeans for Justice: Wear jeans to work Wednesday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - How would you like to wear jeans to work Wednesday?

For $3, maybe you can.

Coastal Horizons Center is holding its fourth annual Jeans for Justice event, in which local companies are encouraging employees to wear jeans in exchange for a $3 donation to the rape crisis center.

Several local businesses will donate 50 percent of the profits from jeans sold Wednesday.

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NHC firefighters raise highest total during the 'fill the boot' campaign

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 5:51am

NHC firefighters raise highest total during the 'fill the boot' campaign

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Fire Department raised the most money during the “fill the boot” fundraising event for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by any fire department in the state.

According to a press released from the deputy fire chief, New Hanover County Fire Rescue and the New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Association raised $51,278 during the campaign, thanks to residents.

"The support of our community was overwhelming," said Lieutenant Ben Bobzien, who coordinated the department's three-day campaign. "The commitment of our firefighters and the generosity of our community allowed us to exceed our goal and receive this honor - but most importantly helping the MDA."

According to a press release, MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research.

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